Dr. Vanos or Beisan for M54 Vanos fix

[UdubBadger]

Deciding on how to do my Vanos in the next month before Timmayfest. I want to make sure I'm at full power for my dyno sessions and drag strip event.


The Beisan way is obviously a little cheaper ($120 appx for both seals and rattle) but looks as though it probably takes longer to do. I am about a 3 out of 5 wrenches kind of mechanic so anything that involves heavy electrical or the motor I try to stay away from. I would most likely take the car in to have this done so add in another $65 a hour for labor costs.
http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/index.html

Dr Vanos is just a swap kit, I assume they rebuild the Vanos units and take yours back after swapping for a core charge. It's about $250 and seems easier to swap the entire Vanos housing than go in and fix via the Beisan route. I would still most likely take this in for a pro to do for me (so again add $65/hour labor) unless it's mind numbingly easy in which case I'll force Ryan to do it for me against his will using some sort of bribery or possibly even blackmail.

http://www.drvanos.com/index.php?opt...&id=2&Itemid=3


So what are everyone's thoughts on the matter?
Thanks

[webster]

i plan on DIYing w/ the Dr Vanos kit along with the VCG and new plugs. i'm probably less skilled with a wrench than anyone on this board, but i think i can do it...

[WOLFN8TR]

I did my Vanos recently using the Beisan kit. Also did the VCG and plugs. The Vanos rebuild wasn't hard at all just time consuming. If you are doing the VCG and plugs your halfway there anyway.

[cakM3]

Webster...that makes both of us. I chose the Mafia meet to do this since there will be many talented folks there to assist

[zhpnsnv]

I plan on the same - dr vanos when the time comes (soon).

[ryankokesh]

I was gonna offer... don't have to jump straight to blackmail! lol

[zj96sc]

Go with Beisan...the instructions are excellent. Clean workplace and basic tools is all you need. Save the $ and use Beisan and diy fo sho!

[johnrando]

No idea, but I need to do mine soon. I'm thinking Beisan with a qualified assistant around.

[ryankokesh]

besian is what I used previously, and will probably use with the zhp. I haven't done the rattle kit, though it looks pretty straightforward.

[elric]

I did the Besian system about 6 weeks ago .... seals only. Was not difficult at all. Online instructions are great.