Beisian Vs. DrVanos

[ZHP_Brandon]

Ive looked up a few different DIYs and reviews and I can't decide which route to take
I dont believe my car has a rattle in the vanos but the anti rattle kit would be done for peace of mind if i sided with Beisian.

Can someone provide some insight?


This would be my last step on my short list of things to do, and then unfortunately as of recently I've had the weirdest urge to sell my car and acquire in LCI E90 335 msport... Im just horrified nothing will be as fulfilling to drive as my ZHP.

Its either spoil myself and go for a full repaint, or... sell and hate my self for ever? Lol tough choice.


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[danewilson77]

It's a $$$ thing in my opinion. Beisan option is cheaper, but more DIY.

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[JPMo]

This would be my last step on my short list of things to do, and then unfortunately as of recently I've had the weirdest urge to sell my car and acquire in LCI E90 335 msport... Im just horrified nothing will be as fulfilling to drive as my ZHP.

Its either spoil myself and go for a full repaint, or... sell and hate my self for ever? Lol tough choice.


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Can't say I blame you here, the E90 335i MSport is really beautiful. And the power, addicting.

[BMWCurves]

I was at the same crossroads. I have a leaking VCG and got talked into doing the Beisan Systems VANOS seals at the same time despite only having 56k miles on the clock (I still need to do this repair, parts arrived yesterday). I opted not to buy the anti-rattle kit because I don't even have a hint of rattle. I picked the Beisan Systems seals because it's far cheaper than the Dr. VANOS refurbished unit. If my car had a VANOS rattle, I would have gone for the Dr. VANOS rebuild because I don't want to have to deal with the extra work and extra tools that are needed to DIY it with the Beisan Systems anti-rattle kit.

Hope that helps.

[Sockethead]

I've done both: The Dr. Vanos on my car and the Besian on my wife's car (when she had an E46). I went with the Dr vanos on my car because I just wanted to be able to swap the unit out without the extra work. After doing the Besian kit, it really isn't that much more involved once you have the VANOS unit out but if you don't have good wrenching skills it can be a little intimidating. The directions that come with the Besian kit are very good though.. A quick search on YouTube turned up this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IBJL9AkS6Qc

[san]

I'm planning to go with besian as well...


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[BMWM3186]

Beisan imo. I found rebuilding it quite stress free and satisfying actually. Just make sure you're careful when pressing the new seals in.

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[webster]

not a DIY guy so i have gone Dr Vanos on two ZHPs because both cars had bad rattling.

[Vas]

I went with Dr.Vanos in the past.

[ELCID86]

Beisan imo. I found rebuilding it quite stress free and satisfying actually. Just make sure you're careful when pressing the new seals in.

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I agree. I've done both. Depends on your skill, desires, and checkbook.




Photos credit to Novaphotog

If you go Dr. V, be sure to lacquer the two whatchamajiggers (assist needed) as they will rust.