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    #1

    Vanos OIl Line

    I am about to get started on redoing my vanos. While doing that, I was going to replace the high pressure oil line, and I am wondering what options people recommend. I know Rogue and ECS have stainless steel options, but I was unable to find any reviews on either. If anyone has experience (good or bad) with either, or with another brand, I would love to hear it.

    Thanks in advance.
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    Originally posted by Andrew 06M3Cab View Post
    I am about to get started on redoing my vanos. While doing that, I was going to replace the high pressure oil line, and I am wondering what options people recommend. I know Rogue and ECS have stainless steel options, but I was unable to find any reviews on either. If anyone has experience (good or bad) with either, or with another brand, I would love to hear it.

    Thanks in advance.
    I chose the BimmerWorld VANOS line mostly because it's blue. No issues so far (~8k) and I don't see why there would be any issues with the Rogue or ECS lines.
    2002 Topasblau M3 - Coupe - 6MT - Karbonius CSL Airbox - MSS54HP Conversion - Kassel MAP - SSV1 - HJS - PCS Tune - Beisan - MK60 Swap - ZCP Rack - Nogaros - AutoSolutions - 996 Brembos - Slon - CMP - VinceBar - Koni - Eibach - BlueBus - Journal

    2012 Alpinweiss 128i - Coupe - 6AT - Slicktop - Manual Seats - Daily - Journal

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      #3
      No issue with either of my Rogue lines. Stock hard line may be a safer design given VANOS oil pressures, but in practice the aftermarket lines seem sufficient and cheap enough to carry a spare to the track if you're nervous.

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        #4
        I installed a blue BimmerWorld line and my rod bearings failed as soon as I used my left turn signal.My life has been pretty horrible ever since. I'd steer clear.

        Nah,
        3 track days and 7,500 miles in and all is well.
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          #5
          Updated Genuine BMW
          DD: /// 2011.5 Jerez/bamboo E90 M3 · DCT · Slicktop · Instagram
          /// 2004 Silvergrey M3 · Coupe · 6spd · Slicktop · zero options
          More info: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...os-supersprint

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            #6
            On Rogue line for about 20k miles includes track/autox/canyon/daily.
            Youtube DIYs and more

            All jobs done as diy - clutch, rod bearings, rear subframe rebush, vanos, headers, cooling, suspension, etc.

            PM for help in NorCal. Have a lot of specialty tools - vanos, pilot bearing puller, bushing press kit, valve adjustment, fcab, wheel bearing, engine support bar, etc.

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              #7
              Ive had a bimmerworld line for a few years. No problems at all

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                #8
                +1 for the Bimmerworld line. But its an easy enough part to replace. No need to do it while you're overhauling VANOS. If its not leaking just leave it be.

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                  #9
                  What's the replacement interval like on stainless steel lines?
                  2002 Topasblau M3 - Coupe - 6MT - Karbonius CSL Airbox - MSS54HP Conversion - Kassel MAP - SSV1 - HJS - PCS Tune - Beisan - MK60 Swap - ZCP Rack - Nogaros - AutoSolutions - 996 Brembos - Slon - CMP - VinceBar - Koni - Eibach - BlueBus - Journal

                  2012 Alpinweiss 128i - Coupe - 6AT - Slicktop - Manual Seats - Daily - Journal

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                    #10
                    Originally posted by heinzboehmer View Post
                    What's the replacement interval like on stainless steel lines?
                    Are they leaking...
                    This is my Unbuild Journal and why we need an oil thread
                    https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...nbuild-journal

                    "Do it right once or do it twice"

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                      #11
                      Updated OE BMW and never worry about it again.

                      2005 IR/IR M3 Coupe
                      2012 LMB/Black 128i
                      2008 Black/Black M5 Sedan

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                        #12
                        The official BMW motorsport one does look pretty pimp from what I remember, but I can't find a good picture of it anymore.

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                          #13
                          I'm using the Hack Engineer one and have no issues. They offer lots of different colors, if that is important to you.

                          https://www.hackengineering.co.uk/pr...-oil-line-s54/
                          2005 BMW M3 ZCP Black/Black - HTE Tuning | Kassel CSL DME | 288/280 Schrick Cams+DLC Followers | Lang Head | Dinan TBs | Bosch 550cc | Radium Fuel System | Karbonious CSL Airbox+OE Snorkel | SS V1 Stepped+Catted Sec 1+Resonated Twin Pipe+Race | 3.91, 3 stage clutch | FCM 400/600 | Vorshlag Camber Plates, RSM | Rogue ASP | AKG FCABs, SFBs | TMS Front Sway, Camber Arms, Monoball RTABs, Pullies | Mason Race Strut + X-Brace | AS 30% SSK | SPAL | Redish Plates | Turbo Toys V2 Hub | WPC Rod Bearings

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                            #14
                            I went with the Updated OE BMW when I did my vanos. I liked that is was a solid line with the added mounting point. My original non-updated line was still fine when I removed it at ~90k miles so I figured the upgraded oe bmw line should fine for a long time.

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                              #15
                              +1 for updated OE

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