E46 330i Vanos seals

[Jason330i]

Hi all

So thinking of doing my vanos seals so that nothing bad happens in the future... do you guys think this is a good idea? Where can i get the seals and how much should i expect to pay for the seals and labour???

 

[topclub]

Speak to Moranor on the forum, and do a search on forum for info

 

[ChrisBrand]

Get from Moranor. I will help with installation

 

[moranor@axis]

got seals chat to Chris about install

 

[Jason330i]

Thanx for the replies guys...m moranor: whats the price of the seals?

 

[moranor@axis]

R 905 shipped to your door

 

[Jason330i]

Chris where are u situated and what u think it will cost for labour on seals?

 

[ChrisBrand]

Im in Durbanville. What do other guys charge for the install?

 

[Jason330i]

I dont know haha... mabe we can work out how long it takes and an average rate [THUMBS UP SIGN]

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was just told that i will need a new tappet cover gasket aswell???

 

[Jamaine]

I would charge R100 :skit: :tiptoe:

 

[Jason330i]

well thats in my price range hahaha:crazylaugh:

 

[Dewald Basson]

I dont know haha... mabe we can work out how long it takes and an average rate [THUMBS UP SIGN]

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was just told that i will need a new tappet cover gasket aswell???

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Gasket is +-600 from BMW, get it there they fit the best and it is not expensive.

 

[Jamaine]

on a serious note I had the vanos done last year June around there in my 320i the 2.2 six cylinder all for R1600 including labour fitted by a good bmw mac here in durbz with genuine parts. not sure but I think parts on the 330i are slightly more just to give you an idea.

 

[moranor@axis]

there are no BMW part numbers or parts for internal seals on the unit not sure what your mech changed if he used "genuine parts" ?

BMW swap out the whole unit not rebuild it

 

[Jamaine]

there are no BMW part numbers or parts for internal seals on the unit not sure what your mech changed if he used "genuine parts" ?

BMW swap out the whole unit not rebuild it

I was suppose to get the parts from you and then a fanatic offered me ones he got of Ebay or from you cant remember which exactly? and I paid R800 for the seals.

 

[moranor@axis]

there are no BMW part numbers or parts for internal seals on the unit not sure what your mech changed if he used "genuine parts" ?

BMW swap out the whole unit not rebuild it

I was suppose to get the parts from you and then a fanatic offered me ones he got of Ebay or from you cant remember which exactly? and I paid R800 for the seals.

that makes more sense then

you have to be careful of ebay seals they use different filler for the Teflon that can wear out the Vanos housing over time Biesan kit uses a better filler that causes no wear to the housing and also seals better against the bore

 

[Jamaine]

there are no BMW part numbers or parts for internal seals on the unit not sure what your mech changed if he used "genuine parts" ?

BMW swap out the whole unit not rebuild it

I was suppose to get the parts from you and then a fanatic offered me ones he got of Ebay or from you cant remember which exactly? and I paid R800 for the seals.

that makes more sense then

Sorry @Jason forgot to mention you cant get the seals locally other than Moranor I don't think anyone else sells as I recall he was the only one to purchase from locally.

 

[Charlie Brown]

Having just done this job I give you a following guidelines;

VCG - R500
Vanos Gasket - R100
Vanos line Crush washers - R30
Vanos Bolts - R60
Valve cover rubber plugs R170 (X15)

I'd add the little orange plastic plugs too - R60

BMW Parts R920. Vanos Seals R900, Vanos Ratlle kit R900

You need a new proper silicon, like loctite grey ect. R90, 2 litres of prepsol.

Stuff adds up quickly.

 

[KPM3_30]

I am preparing to cry :YesNo:

 

[Jason330i]

Okay so it seems this is not something i can do anytime soon, especially just for safe sake.. thanks for all the input guys [THUMBS UP SIGN][THUMBS UP SIGN] u guys really are the best but will def contact moranor and chris when im ready for this[SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES][SMILING FACE WITH SMILING EYES]. I still need to do service insp 2 oil filter housing gasket repair and 2new tyres[CRYING FACE] so for the time being ill leave the vanos but thanks again fanatics for the info