Replacing VANOS solenoid valves woke up my N62!

[ajacks8]

Thanks! Sounds like I should be able to replace these easily. Should I hold them for the future or is 112k miles a good time to replace as preventative maintenance?


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[dadysev]

Originally Posted by ajacks8

Thanks! Sounds like I should be able to replace these easily. Should I hold them for the future or is 112k miles a good time to replace as preventative maintenance?


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"If it ain't broke, don't fix it!"
I had to do mine as i did my timing cover gaskets when i did my valve cover gaskets. Once you remove them solenoids those seals are pretty much done, especially with higher millage. Think of it like the VCG. Once you take those off you can't reuse them after some time they take shape and harden.

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Part number 11367560462?

I'm doing timing covers etc and I was wondering, is there a way to clean the old solenoids? Maybe with ultrasonic cleaner, and alcohol as solution?
They're about 500 each, so $2000 for 4.