Hey NorCalDave,
When I did mine I took a chance and did not do the re-initialization and thankfully mine worked out fine (not that that helps you at this moment).

That said, when I pulled the Vanos and replaced the o-rings I used a chunk of an old 2x4 to reseat mine and I am not able to see the o-ring - I also used parts cleaner to clean mine up without issue so I doubt that's your problem.

Only thing I can think of is that maybe the plugs got flopped on the Vanos solenoids upper for lower / lower for upper? Or that possible one is not seated all the way.

My thought, pull the plugs, grab a 2x4 and gently tap each solenoid to ensure that it is seated all the way, the clips really shouldn't have any real tension on them all they do is clamp the solenoid in place once it's seated.

I used a section of 2x4 maybe 24 inches long and a 3 pound deadblow hammer to seat mine - no real "banging" but few good whacks and they popped right in.

I wish you luck!


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