All in - pulling the 4.6 engine and trans to fix oil leaks once and for all

[e30cabrio]

From what I have read these are the way to go when doing Vanos:
G.A.S. BMW VANOS System Products

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Sorry not for N62.

[racingbmwm3]

That's for the M54 kit. Here is the link to Beisan directly with the M62tu kit and full repair instructions. Read the instructions before ordering, then decide what tools you want to purchase/rent at the same time as ordering.
Beisan Systems - Products
Instructions here:
Beisan Systems - Procedures - M62TU Vanos Procedure

I personally wouldn't worry about the upper tensioners, but then again, you will already be there so it can only help extend the amount of time before the front end needs to be looked at again

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by racingbmwm3

That's for the M54 kit. Here is the link to Beisan directly with the M62tu kit and full repair instructions. Read the instructions before ordering, then decide what tools you want to purchase/rent at the same time as ordering.
Beisan Systems - Products
Instructions here:
Beisan Systems - Procedures - M62TU Vanos Procedure

I personally wouldn't worry about the upper tensioners, but then again, you will already be there so it can only help extend the amount of time before the front end needs to be looked at again

The 4.8 isn't N62 based?

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Sorry again, thought he had a later 4.8. kmn.

[stunt]

Originally Posted by racingbmwm3

That's for the M54 kit. Here is the link to Beisan directly with the M62tu kit and full repair instructions. Read the instructions before ordering, then decide what tools you want to purchase/rent at the same time as ordering.
Beisan Systems - Products
Instructions here:
Beisan Systems - Procedures - M62TU Vanos Procedure

I personally wouldn't worry about the upper tensioners, but then again, you will already be there so it can only help extend the amount of time before the front end needs to be looked at again

Thanks for those links! $60 for the kit seems like a no-brainer with the engine out.

I'll rent the timing tool kit, especially since it includes the vanos press kit.

I'll be sure to take plenty of pics and post since it will be easy to shot at all angles with the engine on a stand. Will also detail the actual dropping on transmission and pulling of engine.

Man, this forum just rocks!

[Dannyell]

Congrats and keep up the good work.

You have an excellent playground over there Take your time !

[J.Belknap]

From another country virginia boy, good luck with your rebuild.

I have a brand new oil pump AND all parts in the oil pump diagram if you decide you want to buy one. I bought it to have VAC Motorsports perform the pump bolt fix, but after their inspection of the unit, they said the design was different and didn't require pinning.

Edit: The transmission filling is very specific about volume at a certain temperature. Might want to check that. Bentley is OK, but I'd recommend a BMW TIS dvd

[stunt]

Originally Posted by J.Belknap

From another country virginia boy, good luck with your rebuild.

Thanks!

Edit: The transmission filling is very specific about volume at a certain temperature. Might want to check that. Bentley is OK, but I'd recommend a BMW TIS dvd

Yeah, I know the procedure is tricky. When I did it last summer, it was pretty hot, so by the time I got under the car with the engine running and having go through the gears and got the filler plug removed, the oil was probably too hot already. At least that is my theory as to why I was able to add almost a quart when I checked it a few months ago. Of course that time I wasn't able to put it through the gears due to the TRANS FAILSAFE PROG condition at startup. So yeah, the transmission is probably going to be a headache to deal with when I get to that point.

I'd have loved to just swap in a 6 speed manual, but it seems only Nick P has pulled this off and seems to be holding the CAD drawings for the adapter plates close to the vest.

[Pierce330]

Great write up! Also, nice shop! This is one of the main reasons as to why my fiancee drives a Lexus RX350...I think my next everyday driver will be an E53

[stunt]

Haha, and that's why my wife drives a 4Runner. 155k miles now. All I have to do is change the oil every 8k miles. No leaks of any kinds.

Is item 1 or 8 what is referred to as the valley pan gasket?

[Pierce330]

I totally hear you...hehe...