Changed Vanos Solenoid ,What difference

[srmmmm]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

Hi, I have been chase around vibration during cold start and found a bunch of little problems like 2 strip bolts on my throttle body, and motor mounts where shot, I changed the spark plugs and coils to and really had little change , then I found this article , Looks like i Finally discovered BMW V8 secret!!! [Archive] - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums and I had the work done ,Ijust got the car back from the shop.The Dynamics of the engine is back like new.

I've been wondering about my VANOS lately as well since I've noticed a rougher idle the past 10K miles and it seems the A/C compressor is creating a more noticeable drain on engine performance. Mine has never been serviced so, it might be time.

2002 X5 312,300 miles
2014 428i 22,800 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird - under restoration

[Anhelenuk]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

No Ricky that was for just the solenoids.The motor mounts where $1100 plus tax, but they let me off for $1800 for both, I still have to do 2 coolant pipes and a thermostate $1100 but then I am all done, BMW gives the car a clean bill of health.
I am driving the car today , WOW what a difference, very strong low end torque and tranny is shifting nice and easy.

BMW is never finished as there's always something else lurking around the corner waiting to snatch money out of your wallet.

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by srmmmm

I've been wondering about my VANOS lately as well since I've noticed a rougher idle the past 10K miles and it seems the A/C compressor is creating a more noticeable drain on engine performance. Mine has never been serviced so, it might be time.

2002 X5 312,300 miles
2014 428i 22,800 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird - under restoration

Yes the link I have doses talk about m82 ,but it is mostly for n62 engines ,...................My 4.8is is TOTALLY KICKING ASS Now..............Every Happy.......

[g300d]

Originally Posted by srmmmm

I've been wondering about my VANOS lately as well since I've noticed a rougher idle the past 10K miles and it seems the A/C compressor is creating a more noticeable drain on engine performance. Mine has never been serviced so, it might be time.

2002 X5 312,300 miles
2014 428i 22,800 miles

2004 325i sold at 123,600 miles
2001 325i sold at 66,000 miles

1970 Firebird - under restoration

At 312k I would not feel bad about replacing any still-original part

[Fifty150hs]

Think this would make a difference on the M54?

[electricalserv x5]

Originally Posted by Fifty150hs

Think this would make a difference on the M54?

I would imagine so, what year is your x5?

[jsoto]

Eserv.

OT, but it looks like you were using Mspec.
I've never been there but from everything I've heard, they are a solid bunch ?

[Anhelenuk]

Originally Posted by jsoto

Eserv.

OT, but it looks like you were using Mspec.
I've never been there but from everything I've heard, they are a solid bunch ?

Let me tell you about my experience changing engine mounts there. Tech forgot to put O ring on the oil dip stick tube so I almost lost my engine because nearly most of oil leaked out. Lucky for me my job is very close to my house and I check under the car before each drive. They fixed the issue without arguing over it. The other day I took underbelly cover off and found a flashlight there from their shop. I wouldn't use them again for anything.

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

I would imagine so, what year is your x5?

2006. 183,000 miles

[Fifty150hs]

Originally Posted by electricalserv x5

I would imagine so, what year is your x5?

Also, did you just change the solenoid or the piston as well? Did the solenoid come with a new O ring?

Thanks!