Vanos Solenoid??

**shimmy** · 23-09-2010, 10:00 AM

Can someone explain to me what it does and where it is?

**cantfind1** · 23-09-2010, 11:10 AM

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...93&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, 11:34 AM

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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cantfind1 S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Sydney Australia Posts: 675 Casino cash: $6490	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...93&hg=11&fg=15 It's what controls the oil pressure in order to alter the cam timing. Common failure on the e46 vanos.

23-09-2010, 11:34 AM	#3
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	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.