S54 Vanos Info Thread

[Mario-MTG]

How to remove that sleeve ?

[Grke46m3]

Random question can you replace the vanos gasket without fully removing the vanos itself?


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[heinzboehmer]

Random question can you replace the vanos gasket without fully removing the vanos itself?


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Technically possible, but you probably want to get in there and clean up the mating surfaces. If you just disconnect the splined shafts (and don't touch the sprocket bolts), you don't need to redo the timing.

[sapote]

Random question can you replace the vanos gasket without fully removing the vanos itself?

Remove the vanos solenoid plate, then just unbolt the vanos module, then separate it from the head about 1", then replace the gasket, and put things back in reverse order.

[eacmen]

Random question can you replace the vanos gasket without fully removing the vanos itself?


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Yes, As mentioned above be sure to clean both surfaces. I use red 3M scotchbrite pad.

Don’t use anything too abrasive as the head is aluminum.


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[Grke46m3]

Should I coat the gasket in a thin layer of Honda bond?


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[eacmen]

Should I coat the gasket in a thin layer of Honda bond?


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Only time I ever advocate using any sealant is around the lower left hole if there was previously a leak from that area. If so, use a *thin* layer of sealant on the head side. I use toyota fipg but hondabond likely works well too.

[Grke46m3]

Only time I ever advocate using any sealant is around the lower left hole if there was previously a leak from that area. If so, use a *thin* layer of sealant on the head side. I use toyota fipg but hondabond likely works well too.

Got it. Gasket can go on ether way right? Or do you prefer the crushed side go towards the head?


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[eacmen]

Got it. Gasket can go on ether way right? Or do you prefer the crushed side go towards the head?


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If vanos top corner alignment dowels remained on engine head place vanos gasket on engine head.
Place gasket on head with gasket ridge to vanos (front). Gasket two lower tabs will point to vanos (front) (picture).
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https://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/s54_vanos_procedure.htm

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