Another VANOS Questions....

[das boots]

When you get to this step do not snap that bolt like I almost did. It's a left hand threaded bolt and my torque wrench did not work when trying to torque it to spec.

Install piston onto engine intake splined shaft with piston mounting bolt; left hand thread (T30 torx bit socket 1/4” / 1/4” ratchet & extension).
Lightly tighten.

Just printed the rattle procedure. Compiled the seals and rattle procedures into one package as reference. Some more reading materials.

[LivesNearCostco]

So when are you thinking of doing the VANOS? I have a 1/4" torque wrench that I used for mine. You said you already have a bench vise and electric impact wrench for the anti-rattle kit, right?

I also have a spare VCG that's been sitting around unused for a year, because when I did my VANOS I re-used the existing one (which only had 3,000 miles on it at the time). Also have two spare VANOS piston bolts. But I don't have a spare VANOS gasket nor do I have the 15 little grommets for the VC bolts.

[das boots]

I have a 3/8" Dewalt torque wrench & a bench vise. VCG are now here. Waiting for the Beisan seals & rattle kit and some other misc. parts.. Bring what you got and we can go from there. Oh yes....waiting for the weather to cooperate. Did you go with the guys to Chucwalla??? It rained....dunno if they cancelled.

[LivesNearCostco]

I didn't go to Chuckwalla but I've done two track days in the rain. They never cancel for rain unless it's so bad (or so foggy) you can't see the corner workers. Maybe they would cancel for snow. Try to let me know as far in advance as possible when you want to do this, as my family has been back in town since March 1 so my evenings and weekends aren't as free.

[das boots]

I will let you know way ahead of time...believe me. BTW, Chuckwalla was cancelled. Just talked to Andre on my way home. On Sat. they had sand storm. On Sunday, some rain and some more sand storm. Made driving dangerous....similar to rain. Visibility. Sand is more dangerous.....everything was flying all over.....

[LivesNearCostco]

Whoa, that blows my mind. I've had sessions start late due to cars being towed, sessions cut short due to rain, and a DE day start delayed by almost 2 hours due to fog. But then I didn't count on wind + rain + sand. Guess I'm glad I didn't sign up.