danutt 4 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 (edited) car is e36 1993 single vanos 325i m50 want to replace the seals because it is displaying a lack of performance and a slight vanos rattle and are supposed to be replaced at some point, car is on 196000kms so im 99%sure they could use renewing can get the seal kit from oversease and have been told bmw here in new zealand dont sell just the seals, only rebuilt vanos kits around $500 how much is it to have it done anyone had a quote? anyone done their vanos themselves or know where to get just the seals?would like to do this myself i know there are some extra tools ill need but have a place to borrow them from so thatl cut the cost cheers for any help in the right direction Edited July 6, 2010 by danutt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 I just got mine done today on my M52 This place does aftermarket items which is made of a better material that should last you a lot longer than the OEM ones.. Vanos Seals Link - Beisan Systems Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danutt 4 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 how much did that cost you mate? cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bimmer boy 21 Report post Posted July 6, 2010 Umm I just bought the seals and my brother put them in.. So only cost me the price to get the seals here. Im sure there are heaps of write ups on it.. cant be too hard right? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alexmsk77 0 Report post Posted June 23, 2013 recommend that you read the information about the repair kits for BMW vanos online www.vanos-bmw.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites