Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[PSUEng]

VANOS Oil Line: Are we replacing with Genuine part, or some other aftermarket piece?

[Cubieman]

VANOS Oil Line: Are we replacing with Genuine part, or some other aftermarket piece?

The genuine part was revised at some point, not sure when.

I bought a genuine years ago but they are so expensive now a Bimmerwold or Rogue would be the way to go all things considered, $50 vs $330.

[Slideways]

VANOS Oil Line: Are we replacing with Genuine part, or some other aftermarket piece?

If the original line with one tab is install as described in TIS, it should be fine. Some of the failures might be down to not installing it properly and putting tension on the line. TIS gives three steps to install that line.

[lukasss]

Ok so after deep diving on several things over the last few weeks I’ve come to a crossroads.
I’m a heavy DIY person, and the last oil leak to tackle on this car is the FMS.
Most of the threads say it’s a pain in the ass, and without taking the timing cover off - it’s even harder.
People routinely have said they went through/ ruined several seals before getting it installed correctly.
Problem is, it’s not a $6 seal anymore so I’m a bit trepidatious.

I’d like to avoid taking the entire timing cover off to do this, and also avoid sourcing/ buying a special tool that I’ll literally only use once. Thoughts?

[bavarian3]

Ok so after deep diving on several things over the last few weeks I’ve come to a crossroads.
I’m a heavy DIY person, and the last oil leak to tackle on this car is the FMS.
Most of the threads say it’s a pain in the ass, and without taking the timing cover off - it’s even harder.
People routinely have said they went through/ ruined several seals before getting it installed correctly.
Problem is, it’s not a $6 seal anymore so I’m a bit trepidatious.

I’d like to avoid taking the entire timing cover off to do this, and also avoid sourcing/ buying a special tool that I’ll literally only use once. Thoughts?

heinzboehmer

[Slideways]

Ok so after deep diving on several things over the last few weeks I’ve come to a crossroads.
I’m a heavy DIY person, and the last oil leak to tackle on this car is the FMS.
Most of the threads say it’s a pain in the ass, and without taking the timing cover off - it’s even harder.
People routinely have said they went through/ ruined several seals before getting it installed correctly.
Problem is, it’s not a $6 seal anymore so I’m a bit trepidatious.

I’d like to avoid taking the entire timing cover off to do this, and also avoid sourcing/ buying a special tool that I’ll literally only use once. Thoughts?

3D print or have someone 3D print a tool for you - https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...-install-tools

Corteco (OE for BMW) seal is about $14 and you should only need one, maybe two with the tool. The crappy part is if it leaks for whatever reason, those four TTY bolts are not cheap. A good DIYer should be able to handle this without issue.

[heinzboehmer]

Ok so after deep diving on several things over the last few weeks I’ve come to a crossroads.
I’m a heavy DIY person, and the last oil leak to tackle on this car is the FMS.
Most of the threads say it’s a pain in the ass, and without taking the timing cover off - it’s even harder.
People routinely have said they went through/ ruined several seals before getting it installed correctly.
Problem is, it’s not a $6 seal anymore so I’m a bit trepidatious.

I’d like to avoid taking the entire timing cover off to do this, and also avoid sourcing/ buying a special tool that I’ll literally only use once. Thoughts?

It is a pain. See here for my most recent experience: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...661#post309661

[lukasss]

3D print or have someone 3D print a tool for you - https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...-install-tools

Corteco (OE for BMW) seal is about $14 and you should only need one, maybe two with the tool. The crappy part is if it leaks for whatever reason, those four TTY bolts are not cheap. A good DIYer should be able to handle this without issue.

Somehow I don't know anyone with a 3D printer, but I cant imagine it being hard to find locally. Thank you!
I bought 1 OE and 2 Corteco seals just in case. The bolts are definitely annoyingly priced, no doubt.

It is a pain. See here for my most recent experience: https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/m...661#post309661

Man, looks to be. Some solid info in there. I'm going to PM you with a question or two if you don't mind.