How much should I expect to pay an Indy (former BMW Tech) to do my vanos seals?
How much should I expect to pay an Indy (former BMW Tech) to do my vanos seals?
$500+ for Dr.Vanos
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2005 BMW 330i ZHP A08
Dinan Stage 1
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Why not just call them and ask? You can get a better answer directly from them, rather than us guessing.
Vanos seals are not bad to DIY. Lengthy process but not complicated.
OP, why do you think you need to do the vanos seals?
Do shops even do vanos seals? I thought the seals are not a serviceable part. Some shops won't use parts supply by the customer. If you go this route, make sure that mechanic has experience doing these seals.
I charge $150
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I pay $400 for vanos rebuild, vcg and plugs, parts and labor.
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2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT. Built 11-19-04. Bought 4-2012.
Stock: Nav, leather, PDC, Xenon
Added by me: OEM Alarm, OEM heated seats, OEM aux kit, OEM Bluetooth, intravee, M3 strut brace, BMW Performance Intake, Nappa leather arm rest, updated LCM (triple blink, euro hazards, trifecta lighting, 3 stage brakes), temp gauge
Assuming this is M54, I could do it, too.
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Oh. Well that's good to know. I don't have much mechanical experience or a place to actually work on the car. Very unfortunate.
I have read that the seals need replacing periodically and new ones make a noticeable difference. I can't tell if I need it by the performance right now but maybe I wouldn't realize until it was done. I have almost 100k now.
2005 BMW 330i ZHP 6MT. Built 11-19-04. Bought 4-2012.
Stock: Nav, leather, PDC, Xenon
Added by me: OEM Alarm, OEM heated seats, OEM aux kit, OEM Bluetooth, intravee, M3 strut brace, BMW Performance Intake, Nappa leather arm rest, updated LCM (triple blink, euro hazards, trifecta lighting, 3 stage brakes), temp gauge
See now we have enough for a party.