{"product_id":"bmw-valve-cover-16","title":"Original BMW Valve Cover, Cylinders 5–8, for BMW 5, 6, and 7 Series, M5, M6, X5, and X6 (2012–2016)","description":"\u003cp\u003eBMW's cylinder head cover 11-12-7-636-612 seals the top of the cylinder 5–8 head on the N63N, S63N, and S63R engines in the 2012–2016 550i, 650i, 750i, Alpina B6 and B7, M5, M6, X5, and X6. A valve cover sits over the valves and valvetrain, keeping engine oil inside the head and dirt and debris out. This cover weighs 4.1 kg (9 lb), comes as a single piece, and is made in Germany.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBMW released 11-12-7-636-612 in July 2012 as the replacement for the earlier cover, 11-12-7-603-653, and rates the change as exchangeable retrospectively. That makes this the correct cover for cars that left the factory with the older number. BMW's parts data assigns it to the N63N in the 550i, 650i, 750i, Alpina B6 and B7, X5 xDrive50i, and X6 xDrive50i, to the S63N in the M5 and M6, and to the S63R in the X5 M and X6 M. One part number covers all three engine variants on this cylinder bank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: BMW (Original BMW part)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 11-12-7-636-612\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW part name: cylinder head cover, cylinders 5–8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces: 11-12-7-603-653, exchangeable retrospectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction start: July 2012\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 4.1 kg (9 lb)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold as: one cover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine codes: N63N, S63N, and S63R\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in: Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 24 months on Original BMW Parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this cover fit both cylinder heads?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. It covers cylinders 5 through 8 only, and the cylinder 1–4 head takes a different cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat causes a valve cover to leak or crack?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGaskets harden and crack with age, and high engine temperatures can warp or crack the cover itself. Uneven torque or a poorly placed gasket at installation also causes leaks, and pressure buildup from a blocked PCV valve can damage the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePMB Performance supplies Original BMW engine parts for the F-chassis 5, 6, and 7 Series and X models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCompare your production year and trim against the table below. PMB Performance can confirm this against your VIN, backed by more than 20 years of parts and fitment work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"100\"\u003eYear\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"125\"\u003eMake\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"150\"\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\" width=\"80\"\u003eSubmodel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"left\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2014–2016\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013–2015\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBMW\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e550i 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