zinga 0 Report post Posted June 12, 2013 (edited) Just relocated down here from Welly with my E46 330i 2001.. The garages I've tried down here so far don't seem to be too keen for these 'internet sensations' (beisan/drvanos) and are in denial that the issue exists or in fact that the internet can be helpful (with some grain of salt naturally).. I do sound design so my ears are trained to go ballistic over that rattle... Does anyone know a mech down here who would be happy to do the job? Cheers Edited June 13, 2013 by T-ing Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oscar90 0 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 Kevin Burt has serviced my BMW's for the last 4.5 years, never had a problem. Previously used elite auto electronics on St asaph Street, for my old cars and i've sent my parents BMW's there too for repairs and servicing. never used the stealership cause they're just more expensive naturally so cant comment. Do not deal with BMW service centre on Brisbane st, me and afew other locals have had problems in the past, he's nothing a but an arrogant dickhead oozing with attitude. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JaseNZ 53 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 (edited) Do not deal with BMW service centre on Brisbane st, me and afew other locals have had problems in the past, he's nothing a but an arrogant dickhead oozing with attitude. +1 on that the guy he is lets say personality challenged. I use the stealership for mine , Tried Kevin Burt and while he is fine I found the price to be the same. Case of finding somebody you like and sticking with them really. Edited June 13, 2013 by M-Spec Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nipe 1 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 Talk to sworfish (Nikita) He knows quite a bit about the issue, might be able to point you in the right direction with mechanics too Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tmase 19 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 +1 Kevin Burt, I had him install the Beisan Seal kit on my M54 as well as all my other servicing. Didn't have to do the rattle fix though. Not the cheapest around but I've found they're professional and knowledgeable. Can be busy so book ahead. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Allanw 1071 Report post Posted June 13, 2013 Just relocated down here from Welly with my E46 330i 2001.. The garages I've tried down here so far don't seem to be too keen for these 'internet sensations' (beisan/drvanos) and are in denial that the issue exists or in fact that the internet can be helpful (with some grain of salt naturally).. I do sound design so my ears are trained to go ballistic over that rattle... Does anyone know a mech down here who would be happy to do the job? Cheers Dunno about techs down there, but make sure the rattle isn't the DISA valve too - they are dangerous to your engine if it falls apart. It's screwed into the intake plenum, directly above the throttle body. Listen for rattle there, or carefully take it out and see if the flap is coming loose and rattling. It it comes apart, there is a metal pin that can lunch the engine. It takes a while to get that bad, but very worth checking! You can new ones, or you can get aftermarket uprated ones. 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
Deffed 10 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 Anyone know of suppliers of disa rebuild kit in christchurch?. Idel control valve rattles aswell its an ezy fix. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Haggisman 35 Report post Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 16 hours ago, Deffed said: Anyone know of suppliers of disa rebuild kit in christchurch?. Idel control valve rattles aswell its an ezy fix. I bought a kit from German Auto Solutions in the states (google them) for a kit but another one from memory is x8r.Both tried and tested kits. Then either do it yourself or someone to do it.Hope this helps. Edited February 9, 2021 by Haggisman Spelling Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sammo 2544 Report post Posted February 10, 2021 22 hours ago, Deffed said: Anyone know of suppliers of disa rebuild kit in christchurch?. Idel control valve rattles aswell its an ezy fix. There's a guy on NZ E46 Owners Club on Facebook selling one along with some Vanos seals for M54B30 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deffed 10 Report post Posted April 20, 2021 On 6/14/2013 at 6:36 AM, Allanw said: Dunno about techs down there, but make sure the rattle isn't the DISA valve too - they are dangerous to your engine if it falls apart. It's screwed into the intake plenum, directly above the throttle body. Listen for rattle there, or carefully take it out and see if the flap is coming loose and rattling. It it comes apart, there is a metal pin that can lunch the engine. It takes a while to get that bad, but very worth checking! You can new ones, or you can get aftermarket uprated ones. Iv pulled the disa out its secure. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
