540 VANOS

[Peter@AEW]

Recently did a 540 vanos.

Here is a series of pics of the timing.

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[moranor@axis]

looks like twice the work

 

[Fordkoppie]

Why ze germans had to make the V8 alignment so complicated is unbelievable.

 

[naickers]

Just out of curiosity, what does this vanos job cost parts plus labour?

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[Peter@AEW]

Just out of curiosity, what does this vanos job cost parts plus labour?

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you have pm

 

[naickers]

Thanks, will have too start a vanos fund, there is a hint of a rattle at the moment, Hope it will be fine for a month or 2

 

[Fordkoppie]

Most likely the timing chain guide that is falling apart.

I wouldn't drive it any further if I were you.