[THbimmer]

So i got the typical Vanos symptoms, no power below 3000 rpm for quite sometime... haven't noticed any noises yet but i will check again in the morning during cold start.

but my question is.. is it dangerous to be driving a car with a failing vanos system?

Cheers in advance !!!

[kjgraynh]

Originally Posted by THbimmer

So i got the typical Vanos symptoms, no power below 3000 rpm for quite sometime... haven't noticed any noises yet but i will check again in the morning during cold start.

but my question is.. is it dangerous to be driving a car with a failing vanos system?

Cheers in advance !!!

First symptoms of my failed timing chain guides were Vanos malfunctions--it would be worth checking. There are a number of relevant posts elsewhere. Good Luck!

[THbimmer]

Originally Posted by kjgraynh

First symptoms of my failed timing chain guides were Vanos malfunctions--it would be worth checking. There are a number of relevant posts elsewhere. Good Luck!

Thing is i have already replaced out my timing chain guides .. ones was cracked ... now i still have a faulty Vanos system sometimes it gets stuck ... sometimes it works fine ...

[sspade]

Originally Posted by kjgraynh

First symptoms of my failed timing chain guides were Vanos malfunctions--it would be worth checking. There are a number of relevant posts elsewhere. Good Luck!

At what mileage did you timing chain fail?

[sspade]

Originally Posted by THbimmer

Thing is i have already replaced out my timing chain guides .. ones was cracked ... now i still have a faulty Vanos system sometimes it gets stuck ... sometimes it works fine ...

Did you do the work personally? What mileage was it done at?

[kjgraynh]

Originally Posted by sspade

At what mileage did you timing chain fail?

Mine failed at 89,500. While tearing things apart to replace chains and guides, local indy shop called today that they found a broken bolt head from chain guide that had worn into block, and now engine is total loss, $9500 to replace.

[sspade]

Originally Posted by kjgraynh

Mine failed at 89,500. While tearing things apart to replace chains and guides, local indy shop called today that they found a broken bolt head from chain guide that had worn into block, and now engine is total loss, $9500 to replace.

No shit... sorry to hear!

Id want to see proof of that. Not saying they are BS'ing you. Just the first Ive heard of that and Id genuinely want to see it.

What are your plans? You can get a brand new engine from Germany for $6k or even a race engine from Steve Dinan for $8k or so.

[kjgraynh]

Originally Posted by sspade

No shit... sorry to hear!

Id want to see proof of that. Not saying they are BS'ing you. Just the first Ive heard of that and Id genuinely want to see it.

What are your plans? You can get a brand new engine from Germany for $6k or even a race engine from Steve Dinan for $8k or so.

Yes, the shop made a video and some stills, including of the broken bolt. Talking with BMWNA about the issue, to see if they will take responsibility.

[THbimmer]

I cant seem to find the solenoid part# on Realoem or anywhere else for that matter... can anyone help out?

[BunkerJ]

Originally Posted by THbimmer

I cant seem to find the solenoid part# on Realoem or anywhere else for that matter... can anyone help out?

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/sho...73#11367583820