This is providing that I provide all the parts by myself. I asked chch bmw at the start of the year and got quoted 4.7k just for labour to rebuild the vanos and change the rod bearings. Regardless of what the instructions say make sure you use a new valve gasket kit.

The alternative, which will take your car off the road for a while, is to remove the unit, send it to somebody (like Kayne Barrie) and have them rebuild it and send it back.Īn off the shelf rebuilt unit will be expensive. If you're handy it's a good job to do yourself. Don't do a cash job, you need CGA cover if your engine goes boom. Most will simply say 'no' when they see the procedure. If you simply can't find somebody with experience then you need a trusted shop and they need to read and understand the entire procedure before they give you a quote. You really want somebody that has done it before to do it for you, that'll be much faster, less expensive and less risky. Have you checked if BMW will actually install it for you? I'd be very surprised if they said yes. Click here for our Core Policy.Buy exactly what Beisan says to buy, including any uprated BMW parts. A core charge can only be refunded once the core has been inspected and approved. Damaged or modified cores will not receive a refund. The core must match the part that was supplied in terms of fitment, type, application, accessories, and hardware. The supply of original parts for rebuilding keeps the final purchase price low. Core charge of $100 will be refunded upon receipt of your rebuildable core.***Ī core charge applies to this purchase.

Vanos units will stand up to more abuse than stock, making them ideal for track cars, race cars, and forced induction applications. Plus, this is a great way restore lost power and increase the life of the unit. The kit comes as a fully rebuilt VANOS unit with modified internals, such as high-performance seals and O-rings, to completely eliminate the dreaded VANOS rattle. If you have a high-mileage BMW with a VANOS cam timing system, and if you've noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles add up, on top of the can-of-marbles sound from the front of your engine, then it may be time to replace your VANOS with a freshly rebuilt unit from Dr. Vanos Updated & Rebuilt Single Vanos Unit is the ultimate solution if your engine sounds more like a diesel truck than a fine German sports car.

If your BMW has a noisy VANOS unit, you've just found the best solution to your problem!

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