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shimmy
23-09-2010, 11:00 AM
Can someone explain to me what it does and where it is?:thumbs:
cantfind1
23-09-2010, 12:10 PM
Here you go mate.
Part is the rectangular bit in this diagram below the vanos, the gasket above it is the solenoid gasket.
http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=BL92&mospid=47621&btnr=11_2993&hg=11&fg=15
It's what controls the oil pressure in order to alter the cam timing.
Common failure on the e46 vanos.
The Gorilla
23-09-2010, 12:34 PM
Hi,
Shimmy- do you have issues or codes ?
Always check the plate with seals [no. 7] on the
diagram, as if the seals are leaking oil then
the Vanos can be down on oil pressure.
The 'seals' were a common fault on the S50 B32
E36 M3 engine, although it was a slightly different
design.
Other item to check is the Vanos Oil Filtre.
Regards,
The Gorilla.
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