*Glenn*

You'll need to sand blast, prime well & paint with high temp resistant paint. Can only be done with valve covers removed though

Have a read Greg http://www.uucmotorwerks.com/html_techtip/...check_valve.htm

Where do you live Ant ?? If your in Auckland, bring it over and I'll check it for you

Which motel you using next Monday afternoon Brian ???

I'd like to see a 3 strike system. Strike 3 you loose your car (crushed) and loose your licence for 5 years. That would bring a bit more respect and care by these guys

Thats correct. If it was mine, I would do it because I have access to borrow the tools. I have never done one, so if a customer was needing that repair done, I would sub it to either Guido or Ross at the BM Workshop. If your vanos unit is faulty, fitting seals may not fix it anyway. You may need a new unit. Thats why I'm asking, are you sure you have a Vanos fault and who diagnosed the noise as being the vanos unit ?? If you are absolutely sure it is the Vanos unit and you feel confident in doing it.....carry on. However I dont think you will be able to borrow tools to do it. BTW: The diagram you have in the opening thread shows the "O" rings necessary to install a new Vanos unit. They have nothing to do with repairing a Vanos unit. BMW do not supply a repair kit or parts to repair a vanos unit. New only. The part number for E36 M3 3 litre is 11 31 1 402 428. Price it

Some how I dont think "rice" & "BMW" go together... good luck with your sale . Rice is normally very cheap though

Gee you guys frustrate me & others If you want correct answers to questions or problems PLEASE GIVE US MORE INFO ON THE CAR YOU ARE DRIVING Please read this : http://www.bimmersport.co.nz/forums/index....showtopic=15800 However, Please enjoy the forum

Critics ??? No one criticises on here. Love to see the pictures of the "looker" though. I really hope its worth a look

There is a hell of lot more to it than than that I'm not trying to be negative or disrespective to you regarding your skills. I just wouldn't like you to attempt to do something which could destroy your engine. Pre warned and realising what your up against, might sway you to get professional advice and in the long term save you a sh*t load of cash & heartache As I said before....feel free to give me a call

I was being critical & trying to be helpful at the same time. If you havent got good mechanical skills and the right gear you could be heading for a disaster. If you didnt know you need a 32mm spanner for the viscous coupling, I would have to assume (bad word) that you are not technically able to do this. The other point I was trying to make is... are you sure it is the Vanos unit ?? Who, with more experience and the right gear has diagnosed this for you ?? The other point is...what scanner did you use ??. The Vanos unit will not normally cause a surge at idle. If it is mechanically jammed it will come up as a fault code. With alluminium motors, quite often noises will resonate and the noise needs to be investigated more thoroughly. It may be a belt idler, tensioner or water pump bearing that is making the noise. I'm just trying to be helpful and would not like to see you get into deep sh*t with this. I would suggest you get this looked at by a professional and hold fire with any dismantling.

SOLD to Matt I'm really glad it's gone to a Bimmersport member

Ring Chris @ Suspension Tech in East Tamaki...he does ours Ph.(09)2731232 or 0272145325

Cut anything else = destroyed vehicle

May I ask why you are doing this ?? You havent said what the problem is or who diagnosed you have a problem. Or are you doing it because others have had problems ? Without the right tools & knowledge you could destroy the engine...are you aware of that ?? If you have started on this and you werent knowing about the 32mm viscous coupling nut & you dont have that specific tool.. I would likely say YOU HAVE A DISSASTER COMING UP SHORTLY It might be prudent to give me a call Cheers Glenn

As I said before... Ring Gavin... his opinion would be more valuable than us continuing to waffle on

Greg...if you are serious about doing the plenum at some stage....wait untill you can do both, unless you have other driveability problems

He knows...because I'm not dyslexic

Give Gavin a call Ph.(09)4424451

Peter's my dyslexic echo

I would personally wait and do both at the same time when you can afford it. If you do a remap first, then do the plenum, you might have to do another remap to get total gains.

E46 328Ci Manual ..maybe ? Very few 330 manuals BTW...steer clear of the 4cylinder valvetronic models- very problematic

Check my last comment http://www.trademe.co.nz/Browse/Listing.as...amp;permanent=0

I might go and give him a few windups on his auctions

I'm not sure..someone in here will know