Sadly, even after replacing the VANOS parts, it can eventually happen again. There is website www.drvanos.com, but I've written him and he doesn't do the M62 units, nor does he have any intentions to. The 3.0 X5 guys are in luck, but not us V8 owners. This is why I intentionally bought my 7 as a 98...no VANOS, but since I didn't have a choice with the X, I also religiously use Mobil 1 0w40 in both V8's.
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650hp 10 X5///M - Stage 2, Vibrant 1794's , gutted cats, custom intake, AC Forged 22's 325hp 98 BMW 740iL - ///M5 6spd, www.bavengine.com w/ Performance Option, electric fan, CF intake tube w/ heatshield, Mag 14816 w/ notched bumper, Bilstein/H&R Stage II/Powerflex 600+hp 02 Harley F150 - MHP900 Stage 3 engine, KB2.3, 8# lower, 60# inj, Walbro FP's
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