symptoms of a failing vanos

[swamper]

Evening chaps!
As above... what's the signs?

This is what I encountered the other night on a bit of a thrash.
On start up a little bit of a chattering noise,,more than normal anyway as with the S50 being noisy when cold.
Then after she was up to temp and I opened her up she felt like she was being held back, and the chattering noise was much louder.
I've not been back in the garage sice last week as I'm on shift, but thought i would see what your thoughts are?

 

[Pingu]

It does sound like VANOS.

 

[miller1098]

Mine was quiet on start up as the oil is thicker but noisy when warm

View: https://youtu.be/ulh9V51cLMU

 

[miller1098]

Cure

View: https://youtu.be/dTQS-NGLCQU

 

[Lee]

Yeah very much sounds like vanos mate. Steve aka Mr Vanos is up your way anyway

 

[bertiejaffa]

Mine wasnt being held up on power but the noise made the engine sound like a diesel, more so after it had warmed up.

Yeah very much sounds like vanos mate. Steve aka Mr Vanos is up your way anyway

As for our southern based Geographical genius....

....no wonder you get lost on rallies !!!

 

[Lee]

Mine wasnt being held up on power but the noise made the engine sound like a diesel, more so after it had warmed up.



As for our southern based Geographical genius....

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....no wonder you get lost on rallies !!!

2 hours is a mere trip round the houses. He's 5/6 hours from us.

 

[swamper]

Thanks for the replies, lads...anyone got an idea of price?
Typical ...just as I've spent all my money on toffees...!
@miller1098 who is doing the vanos on that second vid?

 

[GazHyde]

anyone got an idea of price?

He puts prices on his website mrvanos.com

 

[Brian H]

He puts prices on his website mrvanos.com

I’m sure the price also includes coming to you..

 

[miller1098]

Thanks for the replies, lads...anyone got an idea of price?
Typical ...just as I've spent all my money on toffees...!
@miller1098 who is doing the vanos on that second vid?

Mr vanos £950 when he did mine came and fitted about 3-4 hours work on the drive

 

[Mark Gutteridge]

Thanks for the replies, lads...anyone got an idea of price?
Typical ...just as I've spent all my money on toffees...!
@miller1098 who is doing the vanos on that second vid?

Around 900 notes mate, did mine a few years ago. Worth every penny.

 

[Pingu]

It's only for the bravest DIYer. About £150-£200 in parts.

S50B32 Double Vanos Rattle Repair Kit and replacement seals

All For some time now I have been communicating with Rajaie of Beisan Systems in the states. Rajaie has spent the last couple of years developing a cure for the vanos rattle/growl on the S50B32 Double Vanos engine used in the E36 M3/M Roadster/M Coupe, and has now finally brought his fix to...

www.zroadster.org

 

[bertiejaffa]

8 weeks ago - he came to me. Seriously just email them and they will respond. Steve is a great guy

 

[bertiejaffa]

It's only for the bravest DIYer. About £150-£200 in parts.

S50B32 Double Vanos Rattle Repair Kit and replacement seals

All For some time now I have been communicating with Rajaie of Beisan Systems in the states. Rajaie has spent the last couple of years developing a cure for the vanos rattle/growl on the S50B32 Double Vanos engine used in the E36 M3/M Roadster/M Coupe, and has now finally brought his fix to...

www.zroadster.org

I remember you telling me that you were glad you could do it - but you would never do it again

 

[Lee]

I remember you telling me that you were glad you could do it - but you would never do it again

Likewise one of the first jobs I did on my Z3M, for that money I would pay Steve in future.

 

[Pingu]

I remember you telling me that you were glad you could do it - but you would never do it again

I definitely wouldn't do it on someone else's car.

 

[Pingu]

I'd get him to check and adjust the valve shims at the same time.

 

[bertiejaffa]

I'd get him to check and adjust the valve shims at the same time.

He did that too - I did mention it so whether he does it anyway or not I am not sure. I think the lady who also works there quoted £5 per Shim if they need doing, however mine were all fine.

 

[Nodzed]

The guy is amazing tbh he did both my M's even knew I had the wrong viscosity oil in one of them, which I did, by the sound the engine made. To say that impressed me is an under statement.