William's 330Ci ZHP Maintenance and Project Thread

[BMWCurves]

Saw/smelled slight smoke out of the passenger side of the engine. Couldn't confirm source but I'm guessing it's a failing VCG due to the smell and those metal fins on the block over the exhaust manifold have burnt oil residue on it.

Anything else I should consider doing while I have the valve cover off? I assume BMW is the best brand for VCG?

[Sreten]

They are all more or less the same. I had very good experience with Elring, changed probably more than 10 and never had a problem.

Might as well use that opportunity and get a rebuilt vanos from Dr. Vanos or rebuild it on your own if it's original.

[Sockethead]

If you've never done the VCG before, make sure you get the complete kit and the rubber grommets for the VC bolts. You'll need a tube of black silicone too (black because you be able to see it when done)

[Sreten]

+1

Permatex Ultra Grey is my go to sealant - https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8219...RS09FE7Q03SHSS

[anandoc]

Do your VANOS rebuild at the same time if you haven't already.

[ELCID86]

Do your VANOS rebuild at the same time if you haven't already.

Yep.

[san]

I need to rebuild the vanos on my car so bad, the low end torque is non existent


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[BMWCurves]

Do your VANOS rebuild at the same time if you haven't already.

They are all more or less the same. I had very good experience with Elring, changed probably more than 10 and never had a problem.

Might as well use that opportunity and get a rebuilt vanos from Dr. Vanos or rebuild it on your own if it's original.

I don't think I'm experiencing any of the issues of failing VANOS seals, but I guess if I'm in there...

If you've never done the VCG before, make sure you get the complete kit and the rubber grommets for the VC bolts. You'll need a tube of black silicone too (black because you be able to see it when done)

Yup, never done the VCG before. Seems premature to fail at 55k miles, but the gasket is going on 12 years old at this point. Are you talking about a complete kit like this(?):



Source: https://www.ecstuning.com/b-genuine-...1120030496kt2/

Part no. 11120030496 (valve cover) and (15x) 11121437395 (rubber seal)

Also, black silicone sealant. Can you steer me in the right direction? Something like this(?):

https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8218...s=rtv+silicone

+1

Permatex Ultra Grey is my go to sealant - https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8219...RS09FE7Q03SHSS

Or this, haha. Beat me to it!


To Recap: These are the parts I need so far for a VCG replacement and a VANOS seals replacement:

• (1x) Valve cover gasket (VCG) and (2x) gaskets for the spark plugs. Comes as a kit under part no. 11120030496
• (15x) rubber seals for valve cover bolts (part no. 11121437395, or as a part of a kit from 11120030496).
• (1x) VANOS piston seals: purchase from Beisan Systems (part no. BS001, link: http://www.beisansystems.com/products)
• Black/gray silicone: https://www.amazon.com/Permatex-8219...RS09FE7Q03SHSS

Reading through the Beisan Systems guide for the VANOS seals (link), it seems I there are some additional parts to consider. There was a similar thread here on ZHP Mafia from six years ago (link), but I'd like to make sure I'm up to date. Any help on identifying which parts I'll need and preferred brands would be greatly appreciated:

• (1x) VANOS gasket (part no. 11361433817)
• (2x) VANOS oil hose/pipe washer (32411093596)

Items listed I don't think I'll need:

• (1x) Oil fill neck gasket (11127526447)
• (2x) VANOS piston bolt (11361748745)
• (4x) Engine cover bolt/nut cap (11121726089)
• (1x) Fan shroud rivet (17111712963)
• (4x) Engine cover pad (11121730352)

Finally, am I missing anything? In that previous ZHP Mafia thread, Dane mentions banjo bolts, but I'm not sure where that's relevant. Should I replace the VANOS oil line or is this going full mission creep? Again, any and all info is greatly appreciated!

[Vas]

Don't forget the vanos oil feed line and crush washers for it
Part number for line below;
11361705532

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[BMWCurves]

Don't forget the vanos oil feed line and crush washers for it
Part number for line below;
11361705532

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Thanks! Brand preference? A Rein kit is listed for $30 on FCP (link), but BMW is $70 (although $50 at ECS).