Gotcha. The acronym threw me off. The vanos repair looks pretty straight forward. I don't really know if mine rattles, but if I've already got it apart I may as well install the rattle kit.

I will order the materials to rebuild it so they're on the way. I'm going to be replacing the spark plugs tonight and the fuel filter as soon as it arrives. I'd rather take one step at a time so I know for sure what fixed it. Hopefully the vanos kit will be here for next weekend.