DIY: Vanos Removal and Installation

[m3f_TheM]

Wow - great diy! I'm working up the courage to do this. Problem is our condo association won't let us work on our cars here but I cringe at the thought of a shop doing it. Thanks again!

[m3f_ed007]

You have contributed greatly to the good of the M3 mankind. Seeing this has boosted my confidence greatly. I have done a lot of work on my M3 but VANOS is one of the things I did not dare so far. When I am ready to replace, I will make sure to have a printout of your DIY ready for reference if I get stuck.

Thanks again.

[m3f_CamiloM3]

Great DIY Ansel my vanos is getting a bit noisy I def. need to do this

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

Good work bro'...I hope they make a sticky out of your post.

Thanks dude



I hope they do too

i remember your M sitting for all that time, and then fixing it. I think Tom was happy Glad you finally got Part 1 up!

haha yea...Frickin Active Autowerkes! But the actual putting it together was really fast.

[m3f_S0nik]

Very nice detailed write-up. The way I did it a couple years ago was a bit more jank (I didn't have the proper tools or a real proper procedure), so I actually ended up taking the VANOS unit apart in order to remove it from the head, but it all worked out in the end for me. The kinda weird thing (for me at least) is knowing how to properly get the helix bit to disconnect from the cam gears.

[m3f_TheSt|G]

Very nice DIY, definitely needs to be added to the sticky. You have outdone yourself.

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

Very nice. Don't think I gots the cajones to tackle a project like this.

Thanks It's really not that hard, but my first time doing it i was glued to 4 different guids so i wouldn't miss a step

ahhh, this brings back memories of when i needlessly replaced some vanos components.



this also snaps me back to reality and reminds me that i need to soon to pull my vanos again as well as my head to replace a blown gasket.

Ouch that sucks...

[m3f_slcook54]

Now this is a DIY write up! Very well done.

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

Wow - great diy! I'm working up the courage to do this. Problem is our condo association won't let us work on our cars here but I cringe at the thought of a shop doing it. Thanks again!

Thanks I have the same problem here in Daytona...I just borrowed a friends garage for a while. I'm thinking of renting a storage unit and doing the work there, you may be able to find one near you.

You have contributed greatly to the good of the M3 mankind. Seeing this has boosted my confidence greatly. I have done a lot of work on my M3 but VANOS is one of the things I did not dare so far. When I am ready to replace, I will make sure to have a printout of your DIY ready for reference if I get stuck.

Thanks again.

Glad i could help



Engine work is a scary thing...but i believe this to be a good intro to engine work. Its not really too complicated, but it shows you kinda whats involved when taking apart your engine.

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

Great DIY Ansel my vanos is getting a bit noisy I def. need to do this

Thanks

Very nice detailed write-up. The way I did it a couple years ago was a bit more jank (I didn't have the proper tools or a real proper procedure), so I actually ended up taking the VANOS unit apart in order to remove it from the head, but it all worked out in the end for me. The kinda weird thing (for me at least) is knowing how to properly get the helix bit to disconnect from the cam gears.

thanks



haha I saw that one when I was doing this myself...I didn't want to disassemble my vanos though

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

Very nice DIY, definitely needs to be added to the sticky. You have outdone yourself.

Now this is a DIY write up! Very well done.

Thanks guys!

[m3f_M3cosmos95]

DAMN SCHOOL!!!!! part two has been pushed back a few days



hopefully by the end of the week.

[m3f_M3n00b]

Damn....I got it off, now how do I get the new one on?

















LOL, JK. Nice write up.

[m3f_ANT'S M3]

v nice! I've been thinking about doing this myself...i had my vanos replaced a couple years ago and it sounds as horrible as ever, haha. I can't stand it and don't feel like paying the shop to do it again...I am planning on replacing it w/ a Dr. Vanos unit, since the BMW-refurb that my shop put in made a mediocor difference...what are you replacing it with?

Interesting. I met this mechanic once that believed that premature failure to vanos's were caused by bad lifters. I have never had the opportunity to try this test myself, but just a thought

[m3f_C H]

Great write up, how long did it take you? How much did you save by diy?