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