Dr. Vanos or Beisan for M54 Vanos fix

[Vas]

Pretty much that is the case. Shot I built an exhaust in the middle of winter outside before lol.

[danewilson77]

OK.....still gonna take you a few hours. Bundle up!

[BavarianZHP]

I'm planning on replacing the VCG, plugs, and vanos with anti-rattle kit (barely audible around 4k range but I can hear it) this weekend.

Is this all I'll need? I'm new to BMW's:
http://www.drvanos.com/index.php?opt...&id=2&Itemid=3

Rebuilt Dual Vanos $250 after core refund
Valve cover gasket kit $34
valve cover seals $19
Gasket sealer (Victor Reinz) $15
M54 plugs (NGK): $58

Vanos Oil Line $55?????

I'm just referencing the Dr vanos webpage... Thanks for all of the help!

[Vas]

I got ngk plugs, valve cover gasket, valve cover seals and the dr.vanos rebuild.

[BavarianZHP]

I got ngk plugs, valve cover gasket, valve cover seals and the dr.vanos rebuild.

Thanks,

Here's my list of what to get:

1) Dr. Vanos Rebuild ($250 after core refund)
2) VCG kit ($23 shipped)
3)Valve Cover Seals ($15 shipped)
4) Gasket Sealer ($7 shipped)
5) NGK spark plugs x 6 ($42 shipped)

Are there better prices elsewhere? I would also like to prefer supporting this site if the budget allows.

[Lespaulman16]

The price on the VCG, VC doughnuts and permatex aren't anything to write home about. That's a good buy on the plugs though.

I've built a relationship with my local parts guys, and they will normally beat anything I can find online as far as VCG, OFHG and other maintanence related items. Before you order them, you might want to go in to O'Riley or Advance and see what they can do for you. The can get VR parts

[danewilson77]

I'm planning on replacing the VCG, plugs, and vanos with anti-rattle kit (barely audible around 4k range but I can hear it) this weekend.

Is this all I'll need? I'm new to BMW's:
http://www.drvanos.com/index.php?opt...&id=2&Itemid=3

Rebuilt Dual Vanos $250 after core refund
Valve cover gasket kit $34
valve cover seals $19
Gasket sealer (Victor Reinz) $15
M54 plugs (NGK): $58

Vanos Oil Line $55?????

I'm just referencing the Dr vanos webpage... Thanks for all of the help!

Here's my writeup.

Bunch of good stuff here that will help you in the future as well.

http://www.zhpmafia.com/forums/showt...ve-maintenance

12. VANOS software replacement due to BMW using incorrect material for seals on VANOS pistons. (BUNA-N vice Viton)

I would have 1qt of whatever oil you use, and permatex to go along with the below.

NOTE: The easily broken parts....have never been broken by me...after 7 vanos jobs.

I only get the RED items below when doing this job.

ABSOLUTELY REQUIRED
-Double vanos seals repair kit (6-cyl) (BS001) $60/each (www.beisansystems.com),
-Vanos gasket (11-36-1-433-817) 6.73/each
-2 x vanos oil hose/pipe washer (32-41-1-093-596) $.25/each

OPTIONAL PARTS
M52TU & M54:
Valve cover gasket replacement parts:
-Valve cover gasket set (< 09/02 11-12-9-070-990, >= 09/02 11-12-0-030-496) $34.26/each
-15 x valve cover bolt grommet (11-12-1-437-395) $1.73/each, oil fill neck gasket (11-12-7-526-447) 2.29/each

Easily breakable parts:
-2 x vanos piston bolt (11-36-1-748-745) $1.42/each,
-4 x engine cover bolt/nut cap (11-12-1-726-089) 3.27/each, (E39 2 x, E46 1 x)
-Fan shroud rivet (17-11-1-712-963) $.27/each, E39:
-Radiator overflow neck (17-11-0-419-132) $1.67/each
-Easily lost parts: 4 x engine cover pad (11-12-1-730-352) $1.98/each

M56:
Valve cover gasket replacement parts:
-Valve cover gasket set (11-12-7-521-009) $63.05/each & (11-12-7-521-010) $17.52/each,
-15 x valve cover bolt grommet (11-12-1-437-395) $1.73/each
Easily breakable parts: -2 x vanos piston bolt (11-36-1-748-745) $1.42/each,
-Fan shroud rivet (17-11-1-712-963) $.27/each

OPTIONAL AND/OR PERFORMED AS NEEDED:
The anti rattle kit install will require the kit from beisansystems, an impact wrench, socket, and soft jaw vice liners, that can be procured through the beisan site.

***HERE IS THE PROCEDURE***
http://www.beisansystems.com/procedu..._procedure.htm