Vanos seals replacement cost

[ZHPESQ]

How much should I expect to pay an Indy (former BMW Tech) to do my vanos seals?

[gmurphy]

$500+ for Dr.Vanos


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[Trans]

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.

[Smolck]

I charge $150

[illirep]

I pay $400 for vanos rebuild, vcg and plugs, parts and labor.

[NorCalZman]

I charge $150

Well if only you were in Northern California

[Pip]

Well if only you were in Northern California

I'm sure a couple of us nor-cal folk could knock this out for cheap. I'd take some beer since I've never done it before but comfortable enough with a wrench. The M3 goes under the knife starting Monday for the vanos procedure.

[Avetiso]

Assuming this is M54, I could do it, too.

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[NorCalZman]

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.

[Pip]

See now we have enough for a party.