Hey guys, yep it’s happened, the vanos is shot. Just spoke to my mechanic, need the complete vanos with solenoids and such. I Saw dr vanos sells the rebuilt ones. Any insight to somewhere cheaper to buy a used one. I’ve already spent enough on this car. Lol any help would be appreciated. Located in ny, can drive nj,ct,pa to pick up one up. Thanks in advance
///M PoWeR
moved to E46 forum
Shogun tricks and tips for the E32 series are HERE!
I have a known good VANOS assembly, with both solenoids, off of a 2002 M54 engine. The engine had a blown HG but ran before teardown. I wound up using a good used engine, so I have some extra parts. If the PM function works for lowly newbies such as I, send me a PM and we can work something out.
I don't think the M54 vanos is the same the S54 vanos, but i could be wrong
You are correct, as that is motor specific.
I have used Dr. Vanos in the past. I will not recommend them as I was given the run-around for a couple of years with badly drilled oil pump, a busted solenoid, amongst other things.
I would suggest having a look at this website, and if the tech is comfortable with rebuilding yours, would be a much cheaper alternative: http://www.beisansystems.com/
Darin
Current:
16 220i Active Tourer Platinsilver MET (C08)/Dakota Black (PDSW), P7ACA, P7LDA, P7LHA, P9BDA, 6sp Manual - Wife's new toy!
05 325it Electric Red(438)/Gray(N6TT) ZCW, ZSP 5sp Manual Back set cover, trunk mat, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield, and mud flaps! Mr. Wagon My new Winter car.
05 M3 Imolarot II(405)/Gray(N5TT) ZCW, ZPP 6sp Manual C.F. Lip, CSL diffuser, SSK, Euro Infra-Rot front windshield and a trunk liner! Mr. Go_Fast Stored for the Winter
Past:
95 318is Montreal Blue Met (297)/Beige(K1SN) RIP, killed by an Idiot.
84 M535i gray market Burgandy Rot Met/Black Leather Lowered by Intrax on bilies, poly everywhere, B&B cat back system, K&N, and a hitch! Da Beast - Still running w/400k+!
91 316i euro Tizianrot/Gray cloth - E-36 w/M-40 RIP, but great on gas! Best was 38 MPG
82 528i euro Saphire Blue Met/Blue Leather RIP
79 525 euro Green/Green RIP
79 318 Silver/Black - The first one that got it all started
M-Flight Member
Beisan is the gold standard.
Bookmarked! Thank you.
Bookmarks