E36 vanos

[JCRoodt]

Hi guys.

A while back I read on this forum about vanos o-ring/seals failure. I got the parts and did the job this weekend on my E36 325i! It was a big success and a nice job! So thanx for all the info!!:thumbsup:

CJ

 

[328ii]

Hi guys.

A while back I read on this forum about vanos o-ring/seals failure. I got the parts and did the job this weekend on my E36 325i! It was a big success and a nice job! So thanx for all the info!!:thumbsup:

CJ

Good job..! Did you take some pictures to post..?

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[freerider]

:thumbsup: great stuff. Did you have to lock your cams while taking the vanos off?

 

[JCRoodt]

I did lock the cams and had no problems what so ever! I also locked the crankshaft on the back with a pin(think the pin goes into the flywheel). Was actually astound, cause everything went so smooth!! Sorry didnt take any pics, but will remember that in the future! My car still needs a lot of work, so maybe on a later stage I will post some pics as I progress!! The car feels smoother than ever, definitely lighter on fuel and a little bit more alive! Its great!!!!:clap:

 

[Tigger]

How much did the parts cost? Think its time to do mine...

 

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RE: E36 vanos
How much did the parts cost? Think its time to do mine...

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[JCRoodt]

How much did the parts cost? Think its time to do mine...

Vanos O-ring seals - R320
Valvecover gasket & Plugseals(dont know correct name) - R400
Sundries - oil, cleaner, RTV

Thats about it, not to expensive!
Do you have the timing tools??

CJ

 

[zabbo]

At those costs I think we should have a get together over the weekend and do a bulk exercise redoing our VANOSESESES ... well not me cause I am seriously mechanically challenged.

... i do have a service due though ... mmm:mmm:

 

[OpelAddict]

how many beers does it take to do?

 

[JCRoodt]

At those costs I think we should have a get together over the weekend and do a bulk exercise redoing our VANOSESESES ... well not me cause I am seriously mechanically challenged.

... i do have a service due though ... mmm:mmm:

I'll do it for a case of Windhoek Lager maybe 2, prob is, I think you guys are up in JHB???? Im in Bloem, middle of nowhere!!:thinking: Time consuming job, but nice to do!!

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how many beers does it take to do?

6 beers, half bottle Richelieu!! By the time the jobs done your ballsize will have increased aswell, so the car automatically feels more together!!

 

[OpelAddict]

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6 beers, half bottle Richelieu!! [/quote]

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