replaced vanos solenoid on exhaust side because it appeared to be leaking oil from the plastic part at the connector end. Not sure if it's a common problem or not ? Anyway, heads-up, quite a bit of oil comes out! I wish I had put a rag under it before I pulled it.

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1988 325is (purchased new) sold
2004 X5 3.0 2005 X3 2.5
2008 X5 3.0 (new to me)