smokenbaby 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Hey guys, anyone got a how to for re-installing vanos for the E46 330i engine? Or a pdf version of a manual? Cheers Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pureboiracer 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 ^for your purposes would it not be better to leave it out? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokenbaby 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 ^for your purposes would it not be better to leave it out?Not that simple. It is for a customer car. We are rebuilding the motor, so must retain the vanos.Just need a how to, for re-installing the vanos system on it. We have all the BMW workshop tools, but the boss wants to now how it all goes back together. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CamB 48 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Re-installation is the reverse of disassembly... ... jokes... Does this help (it looks to rely on the cams being in the right position already): http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/vanos_procedure.htm No wait, this is better: http://forum.e46fanatics.com/attachment.ph...chmentid=199691 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smokenbaby 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Thanks for this Cam. I will pass it onto the boss. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yankus 0 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 Doesn't the vanos unit need to be retimed with special tools before it is refitted? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
smiddy 76 Report post Posted March 17, 2011 No, timing is not altered by removing or refitting vanos unit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
