Vanos Solenoid??

[shimmy]

Can someone explain to me what it does and where it is?:thumbs:

[cantfind1]

Here you go mate.
Part is the rectangular bit in this diagram below the vanos, the gasket above it is the solenoid gasket.

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL92&mospid=47621&btnr=11_2993&hg=11&fg=15

It's what controls the oil pressure in order to alter the cam timing.

Common failure on the e46 vanos.

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Shimmy- do you have issues or codes ?

Always check the plate with seals [no. 7] on the
diagram, as if the seals are leaking oil then
the Vanos can be down on oil pressure.

The 'seals' were a common fault on the S50 B32
E36 M3 engine, although it was a slightly different
design.

Other item to check is the Vanos Oil Filtre.

Regards,

The Gorilla.