The Vanos Forum

Seals installed 2-10-08 on '00 528iT - jase007 2008-02-11 15:09:20 (377 views)
- 09-22-09 update on '00 528iT 5M sport - jase007 2009-09-22 21:18:52 (6 views)
- Re: Seals installed 2-10-08 on '00 528iT - Rajaie 2008-02-11 22:33:38 (262 views)
  - 2-12-08 update - jase007 2008-02-12 21:44:53 (302 views)
    - Re: 2-12-08 update - Rajaie 2008-02-13 00:43:29 (264 views)
      - 2-13-08 update - jase007 2008-02-13 08:53:36 (288 views)
        
        Re: 2-13-08 update - Rajaie 2008-02-13 12:53:57 (234 views)

Rajaie. You seem to be the resident brain on this issue. How common - rskare 2007-10-28 00:51:21 (582 views)
- Re: Rajaie. You seem to be the resident brain on this issue. How common (url) - Rajaie 2007-10-29 21:37:38 (604 views)
  - Thanks for the reply. No worries, figured it may take you a while. You actually - rskare 2007-10-30 23:06:39 (329 views)
- VAC motorsport sells kits to Bypass it - I think assuming you are just going to - usa4148 2007-10-29 11:18:10 (585 views)
  - Re: VAC motorsport sells kits to Bypass it - I think assuming you are just going to - m5james 2008-11-09 18:48:20 (85 views)
- sorry. 7/00 build date (nt) - rskare 2007-10-28 00:52:07 (280 views)

Double vanos Problem 540 4.4 v8 - masterm 2008-02-15 20:40:32 (555 views)
- Re: Double vanos Problem 540 4.4 v8 - Rajaie 2008-02-15 22:48:09 (494 views)
  - Re: Double vanos Problem 540 4.4 v8 - rm740 2008-04-25 09:09:04 (302 views)

Another Vanos fixed - pjb 2008-02-14 22:27:50 (703 views)
- Re: Another Vanos fixed - 500 miles later - pjb 2008-02-20 00:32:41 (496 views)
  - Re: Another Vanos fixed - 500 miles later - Rajaie 2008-02-20 22:46:51 (373 views)
    - Re: Another Vanos fixed - 500 miles later - pjb 2008-02-24 19:00:58 (329 views)
      - Re: Another Vanos fixed - 500 miles later - pjb 2008-03-29 12:08:18 (449 views)
        
        Thanks very much for the great feedback (nt) - Rajaie 2008-03-30 23:39:58 (217 views)
- Thanks for the feedback and kind comments (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-15 19:16:41 (294 views)
- Re: Another Vanos fixed - pjb 2008-02-14 22:29:57 (369 views)

2003 330i ZHP done - employee3 2008-02-16 23:34:47 (491 views)
- Thanks! Let us know when your seals break-in (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-17 01:30:35 (322 views)
  - Re: Thanks! Let us know when your seals break-in - employee3 2008-03-12 03:37:57 (332 views)
    - Re: Thanks! Let us know when your seals break-in - poolman 2008-03-12 15:14:37 (285 views)
      - Re: Thanks! Let us know when your seals break-in - employee3 2008-03-12 18:37:54 (294 views)
        
        Re: Thanks! Let us know when your seals break-in - employee3 2008-03-21 21:54:24 (303 views)

528IT done - thematrixz (Tan) 2008-02-17 19:58:07 (304 views)
- Re: 528IT done, additional info - thematrixz (Tan) 2008-02-18 07:56:14 (263 views)
  - Re: 528IT done, additional info - thematrixz (Tan) 2008-02-19 09:25:27 (244 views)
  - Re: 528IT done, additional info - Rajaie 2008-02-18 21:01:04 (203 views)
- Congrats! Let us know when your seals break-in (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-18 00:39:33 (233 views)

My installation experience (1999 E39, 528i) - koister2001 2008-02-11 22:44:40 (353 views)
- Thanks for the good feedback! (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-13 01:01:14 (181 views)

could this be Vanos sympton too??? - essojay 2008-02-12 16:47:22 (332 views)
- Re: could this be Vanos sympton too??? - Rajaie 2008-02-13 00:57:25 (232 views)

Thanks for all your work on this. - sparky 2008-02-12 21:46:28 (217 views)
- Thanks! (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-13 00:46:30 (161 views)
- Re: Thanks for all your work on this. - poolman 2008-02-12 23:00:19 (196 views)
  - Thanks ... always! (nt) - Rajaie 2008-02-13 00:47:11 (183 views)

Seals replaced on 99 328 - kmurstig 2008-02-05 15:20:21 (335 views)
- Re: Seals replaced on 99 328 - Rajaie 2008-02-06 22:29:13 (209 views)

Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i - madkevo 2008-02-01 17:52:30 (427 views)
- Re: Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i - madkevo 2008-02-02 14:00:54 (330 views)
  - Re: Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i - zack 2008-02-04 18:11:10 (284 views)
    - Re: Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i - zack 2008-02-04 18:12:18 (281 views)
      - Re: Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i (url) - Rajaie 2008-02-04 20:45:28 (323 views)
- Re: Seal replacemetn down today 2000 328i (pic) - madkevo 2008-02-01 18:15:48 (411 views)

2nd vanos job - pldodd 2008-02-03 14:51:16 (320 views)

Beisan Systems seal kit - pldodd 2008-01-26 20:14:24 (765 views)
- Re: Beisan Systems seal kit - Rajaie 2008-01-27 23:37:07 (316 views)

2005 645ci - pldodd 2008-01-26 20:17:38 (187 views)
- Re: 2005 645ci - pldodd 2008-01-26 22:33:45 (165 views)

fan removal necessary - kmurstig 2007-12-12 02:11:08 (417 views)
- How about E39? is it a must to remove? (nt) - thematrixz (Tan) 2008-01-20 16:27:41 (299 views)
- Re: fan removal necessary - Rajaie 2007-12-12 12:27:51 (456 views)
  - Re: fan removal necessary - pldodd 2008-01-26 21:47:09 (225 views)

'03 525 manual still on CPO 100K warranty with Vanos symptoms - bimmerrookie 2008-01-25 09:02:27 (329 views)
- Re: '03 525 manual still on CPO 100K warranty with Vanos symptoms - Rajaie 2008-01-25 14:19:50 (257 views)
  - Unfortunately, you are probably right - but.. - bimmerrookie 2008-01-25 20:20:29 (221 views)
    - Re: Unfortunately, you are probably right - but.. - Rajaie 2008-01-25 22:07:28 (251 views)
      - Re: Unfortunately, you are probably right - but.. - poolman 2008-01-26 08:16:01 (259 views)
        
        Ok, you sufficiently beat me down. (nt) - bimmerrookie 2008-01-26 12:50:54 (245 views)

My installation experience - wrbusa 2008-01-13 00:42:33 (620 views)
- Re: My installation experience - ppressle 2008-01-23 01:33:53 (333 views)
- First Drive - wrbusa 2008-01-13 23:04:08 (483 views)
  - Re: First Drive - poolman 2008-01-14 11:59:39 (349 views)
- Re: My installation experience - bmwphd 2008-01-13 07:49:59 (488 views)
  - Re: My installation experience - bmwphd 2008-01-13 18:19:42 (369 views)

install procedure - tsx080 2008-01-20 21:02:56 (331 views)
- Re: install procedure - cgant 2008-01-21 11:37:30 (261 views)
  - Re: install procedure - trevorss 2008-01-21 13:05:07 (236 views)
    - Re: install procedure - tsx080 2008-01-21 14:16:42 (242 views)
      - Re: install procedure - ppressle 2008-01-23 01:18:55 (268 views)

Checking VANOS seals through scan tool? (pic) - samspade 2008-01-21 21:35:41 (687 views)
- Re: Checking VANOS seals through scan tool? - Rajaie 2008-01-23 01:02:26 (368 views)

Seal replacement mechanic recommendation - rsimek 2008-01-19 14:00:16 (284 views)
- Re: Seal replacement mechanic recommendation - Rajaie 2008-01-19 22:41:43 (226 views)
- Re: Seal replacement mechanic recommendation - rsimek 2008-01-19 14:01:47 (233 views)

did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - limitedslip 2007-12-30 17:49:49 (591 views)
- Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - Rajaie 2007-12-30 18:49:59 (505 views)
  - Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - limitedslip 2007-12-30 19:13:45 (489 views)
    - Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - limitedslip 2008-01-02 18:04:21 (446 views)
      - Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - trevorss 2008-01-02 20:15:23 (472 views)
        
        Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - poolman 2008-01-02 21:02:39 (411 views)
        
        Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - limitedslip 2008-01-02 22:19:08 (403 views)
        
        Re: did vanos seal upgrade now got SES/CEL - limitedslip 2008-01-13 20:54:19 (357 views)
        
        update: Final Assessment - limitedslip 2008-01-18 21:01:32 (423 views)

Canadian sources for parts - karmikan 2008-01-16 12:38:29 (198 views)
- Re: Canadian sources for parts - poolman 2008-01-17 16:42:37 (190 views)
  - Agree (nt) - Rajaie 2008-01-17 16:47:39 (186 views)

Vanos questions galore... - jairadballerina 2008-01-15 11:13:09 (418 views)
- Re: Vanos questions galore... - Rajaie 2008-01-15 21:46:58 (332 views)
  - Re: Vanos questions galore... - jairadballerina 2008-01-16 08:35:59 (230 views)

600 Miles Performance Update - trevorss 2008-01-13 08:43:37 (390 views)

Vanos cylinders - rskip 2008-01-12 17:22:17 (296 views)
- Re: Vanos cylinders - Rajaie 2008-01-12 18:11:57 (253 views)
  - Re: Vanos cylinders - rskip 2008-01-12 22:49:38 (219 views)
    - Re: Vanos cylinders - cgant 2008-01-12 23:39:15 (198 views)
      - Re: Vanos cylinders - trevorss 2008-01-13 08:13:45 (233 views)

Vanos after the first week - poolman 2007-12-30 21:11:31 (629 views)
- Re: Vanos after the first week - limitedslip 2007-12-31 19:37:04 (369 views)
  - Re: Vanos after the first week - poolman 2008-01-01 11:24:06 (373 views)
    - Re: Vanos after the first week - limitedslip 2008-01-01 20:52:19 (310 views)
      - Re: Vanos after the first week - limitedslip 2008-01-01 20:59:36 (318 views)
        
        Re: Vanos after the first week - cgant 2008-01-01 22:49:28 (348 views)
        
        Agree, covers can only be mounted correctly (nt) - Rajaie 2008-01-02 19:45:00 (304 views)

Is my Vanos failing? M52TU - elfer 2008-01-02 18:08:23 (393 views)
- Re: Is my Vanos failing? M52TU - Rajaie 2008-01-02 19:41:10 (310 views)

Completed the Vanos Seal Upgrade - trevorss 2008-01-02 18:28:43 (301 views)

did not follow instruction. am i screwed?? - limitedslip 2007-12-29 22:08:25 (481 views)
- Re: did not follow instruction. am i screwed?? - cgant 2007-12-30 00:00:21 (336 views)
  - Agree (nt) - Rajaie 2007-12-30 00:38:04 (293 views)

m52 single vanos - tsx080 2007-12-28 18:53:29 (368 views)
- Re: m52 single vanos - cgant 2007-12-29 00:26:03 (322 views)

Vanos removed - poolman 2007-12-21 16:29:34 (380 views)
- Re: Vanos removed - poolman 2007-12-22 15:38:14 (300 views)
  - Back In the Saddle Again - poolman 2007-12-24 17:09:49 (303 views)

Rajaie new Question - poolman 2007-12-13 09:55:22 (339 views)
- Re: Rajaie new Question - Rajaie 2007-12-13 10:56:02 (290 views)
  - Re: Rajaie new Question - poolman 2007-12-13 16:46:10 (262 views)
    - Re: Rajaie new Question - Rajaie 2007-12-13 21:03:37 (255 views)

Anyone know how to time an M62tu? - justible 2007-12-04 21:47:37 (312 views)
- Re: Anyone know how to time an M62tu? - Rajaie 2007-12-05 23:34:43 (302 views)

VANOS Bolt help - krazygerman 2007-11-18 20:42:19 (630 views)
- Re: VANOS Bolt help - krazygerman 2007-11-30 18:13:00 (433 views)
  - Re: VANOS Bolt help - poolman 2007-12-02 20:53:45 (340 views)
- Re: VANOS Bolt help - Rajaie 2007-11-19 13:22:26 (747 views)
- Re: VANOS Bolt help - cgant 2007-11-18 23:47:59 (373 views)
  - Re: VANOS Bolt help - krazygerman 2007-11-19 10:00:21 (366 views)
    - Re: VANOS Bolt help - perfection 2007-11-19 10:28:38 (347 views)
      - Re: VANOS Bolt help - poolman 2007-11-20 08:47:07 (341 views)

Valve job / head gasket in '01 740i - justible 2007-11-27 15:57:57 (347 views)
- I just read about the VANOS seal rebuild kit. Is the VANOS problem corrected - justible 2007-11-28 22:42:46 (420 views)
  - Re: I just read about the VANOS seal rebuild kit. Is the VANOS problem corrected (url) - Rajaie 2007-11-29 11:15:27 (420 views)
    - Thanks Rajaie, I did do a leak test, but I'm not terribly - justible 2007-11-29 14:58:19 (309 views)
  - Re: I just read about the VANOS seal rebuild kit. Is the VANOS problem corrected - poolman 2007-11-29 08:16:36 (278 views)

mandatory: breakin in period -500 miles of city driving - limitedslip 2007-11-27 17:57:49 (422 views)
- Re: mandatory: breakin in period -500 miles of city driving - Rajaie 2007-11-28 01:46:31 (412 views)

chamfer? DIY Instruction help - limitedslip 2007-11-27 07:14:49 (317 views)
- Re: chamfer? DIY Instruction help - csmith 2007-11-27 08:58:38 (261 views)
  - Correct, cylinder rim. Chamfer == rim bevel (nt) - Rajaie 2007-11-27 10:07:07 (252 views)

As a reference dealer cost to replace VANOS/seals - dmako 2007-10-18 18:04:47 (705 views)
- Re: As a reference dealer cost to replace VANOS/seals - bigx 2007-11-26 12:38:37 (418 views)
- Re: As a reference dealer cost to replace VANOS/seals - poolman 2007-10-30 17:51:21 (478 views)
  - Just passing the price on as a reference point (nt) - dmako 2007-11-24 16:15:39 (346 views)
  - Re: As a reference dealer cost to replace VANOS/seals - poolman 2007-10-30 17:53:02 (420 views)
- Thats CHEAP only parts for VANOS are 1k and TIS talks about 12 hours - Edwin 2007-10-25 01:16:55 (509 views)
  - Well thats the email quote . . . - dmako 2007-10-26 18:06:33 (360 views)
- Thanks! (nt) - Rajaie 2007-10-20 23:48:09 (351 views)

Vanos Fix - jav528i 2007-11-16 18:09:42 (475 views)

Vano seals are very easy to install! - exmaxima 2007-11-15 19:23:33 (551 views)

330xi AlphaTest Group - phillybmw 2007-11-14 10:42:58 (631 views)

A cold weather problem.... - perfection 2007-11-13 03:45:32 (330 views)

How to avoid VANOS problems.... - bigx 2007-11-02 19:32:37 (1041 views)
- Re: How to avoid VANOS problems.... - Rajaie 2007-11-03 22:37:24 (781 views)
  - Re: How to avoid VANOS problems.... - dmako 2007-11-11 10:01:51 (582 views)
  - I am going to have to try the incline test ... - dmako 2007-11-04 10:23:49 (483 views)
  - Re: How to avoid VANOS problems.... - bigx 2007-11-04 01:56:02 (564 views)
    - Thanks Adam (nt) - Rajaie 2007-11-04 10:34:09 (359 views)

ZHP Vanos rattle - titan3er 2007-10-29 20:30:15 (953 views)
- Re: ZHP Vanos rattle - Rajaie 2007-10-30 17:16:12 (835 views)
  - Re: ZHP Vanos rattle - cgant 2007-10-31 00:11:39 (492 views)
    - dr. VANOS ... - dmako 2007-11-04 10:14:55 (396 views)
      - Re: dr. VANOS ... - cgant 2007-11-04 17:11:29 (448 views)
        
        Will you offer installation? (nt) - dmako 2007-11-04 17:35:24 (371 views)
        
        You just answered Thanks (nt) - dmako 2007-11-04 17:36:17 (357 views)
        
        Re: dr. VANOS ... - cgant 2007-11-04 17:23:50 (425 views)

Rajaie--Are the parts avaiable - poolman 2007-10-29 17:44:09 (288 views)
- Re: Rajaie--Are the parts avaiable - Rajaie 2007-10-29 21:47:35 (271 views)

NEED Jigs to Set VANOS SENSOR M-62 - nevanish 2007-10-19 02:37:20 (297 views)
- Re: NEED Jigs to Set VANOS SENSOR M-62 (url) - Rajaie 2007-10-23 19:53:38 (273 views)

what is a vanos? - mic0ne 2007-10-12 18:15:02 (369 views)
- Re: what is a vanos? - nevanish 2007-10-21 04:54:35 (382 views)
  - Re: what is a vanos? - mic0ne 2007-10-22 15:45:58 (296 views)
- Re: what is a vanos? (url) - Rajaie 2007-10-13 14:52:04 (433 views)
  - Re: what is a vanos? - mic0ne 2007-10-16 20:41:33 (319 views)

VANOS and how it may affect performance question - dmako 2007-10-06 16:13:34 (709 views)
- Re: VANOS and how it may affect performance question - Rajaie 2007-10-07 14:57:22 (588 views)
  - The 3000 RPM remark is interesting as... - dmako 2007-10-11 18:59:55 (508 views)
    - Re: The 3000 RPM remark is interesting as... - Rajaie 2007-10-11 20:16:37 (434 views)
  - Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... - dmako 2007-10-07 17:22:31 (493 views)
    - Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... - Rajaie 2007-10-07 19:45:49 (498 views)
      - Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... - poolman 2007-10-12 11:00:10 (362 views)
        
        Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... (url) - Rajaie 2007-10-12 20:01:06 (378 views)
        
        Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... - poolman 2007-10-14 16:27:48 (323 views)
        
        Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... (url) - Rajaie 2007-10-14 21:38:08 (372 views)
        
        Re: Yes this does help. So I am lead to think ... - poolman 2007-10-15 07:45:24 (287 views)
        
        Poolman where are you located VA? Perhaps you - dmako 2007-10-15 17:36:21 (351 views)
        
        Re: Poolman where are you located VA? Perhaps you - poolman 2007-10-16 10:40:46 (319 views)
      - Never too much information ... - dmako 2007-10-08 17:27:49 (349 views)
        
        Thanks! (nt) - Rajaie 2007-10-08 20:57:44 (343 views)
        
        Rajaie--have a question - poolman 2007-10-20 18:03:36 (324 views)
        
        Re: Rajaie--have a question - Rajaie 2007-10-20 23:47:04 (324 views)

What the heck is the Vanos Fourm? And why I am I the first to post in it?? (nt) - absessler 2007-09-11 12:15:37 (407 views)
- I rec'd a request from some people who want to start it - DavidC 2007-09-11 17:20:50 (291 views)
  - Re: I rec'd a request from some people who want to start it - slussm5 2007-09-29 04:06:06 (265 views)
- Wahahahahahaha! man you don't even have vanos ;-)see if this froum wil grow?!?! (nt) - Edwin 2007-09-11 12:37:56 (332 views)
  - I dont have VANOS and thus I dont have VANOS rattle. - RobinK 2007-10-03 16:51:32 (277 views)
  - Ummmm 2000 740iL dude! Yes I do.... ))) (nt) - absessler 2007-09-11 20:10:37 (357 views)
    - And don't even say what I know you are about to..... (nt) - absessler 2007-09-11 20:11:05 (304 views)
  - LOL I guess i'm the 3rd person that notices this new Forum? (nt) - Krazy D 2007-09-11 13:00:04 (297 views)
    - I have VANOS!! But I wish the ticking in my engine was VANOS than lifter noise! (nt) - eaglecomm 2007-09-11 13:55:35 (412 views)

Introduction (url) - Rajaie 2007-09-20 23:35:48 (578 views)

Ah.. I finally know what VANOS is.. lol (nt) - rskare 2007-09-20 01:15:05 (338 views)

So 1st Question in the Vanos Forum , How can you reduce that ticking sound? - Krazy D 2007-09-12 12:52:26 (516 views)
- 15w50 Mobil 1 here in Florida and no ticking. (nt) - dwightf 2007-09-12 18:42:42 (475 views)
  - 15w50 Mobil 1 ? would that be 2 much for california? I got about 94K (nt) - Krazy D 2007-09-12 18:48:37 (406 views)
    - Re: 15w50 Mobil 1 ? would that be 2 much for california? I got about 94K - dwightf 2007-09-13 10:16:48 (376 views)
      - 40 and 50?? Brrrrrrrrrrrr lol thats only winter .. hehehe Im in Los Angeles - Krazy D 2007-09-13 15:49:39 (329 views)
        
        10w30 is obsolete and is worse then M1 5w30. - dwightf 2007-09-14 19:24:13 (408 views)
- Nope! only if you want to spend $$. all V8's have the issue it's not just the - Edwin 2007-09-12 17:33:37 (422 views)
  - I'm in the Pac North West and run 5w50. So far no problem but still get a tick. (nt) - rskare 2007-09-14 02:33:58 (345 views)
    - Is that Castrol 5w50? I can't seem to find that here on the east coast. - dwightf 2007-09-14 19:25:55 (356 views)
      - It is. I got it at a place called Schucks Auto Supply. (nt) - rskare 2007-09-17 18:38:56 (347 views)

yeahhhhhhh vanos! too bad my ride doesnt have it! (nt) - Ed 2007-09-11 16:40:44 (366 views)