BMW M50/S50 VANOS Installation Tutorial

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A simulation of the VANOS timing unit installation and actuation using a spare helical shaft removed from a VANOS unit. Applicable to all M50, M52, S50, S52 engines.

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Autos & Vehicles

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• bmw
• VANOS
• m3
• m50
• s50
• e36
• 325
• 328
• 323

[gutsup1]

Very helpful video. My timing chain has been making a lot of noise, especially under the valve cover at about 2k revs, I am waiting on getting a primary tensioner hoping that fixes it, if it doesnt I'll be tearing into the wonderful world of VANOS.

[CosminRotaru]

thanks for the info. I can see the turning tool makes it quite easy, but is it possible to turn the gear without this tool? (I would not like to buy this tool for one use only...) Thanks!

[btdada]

i am noob....can't understand it all

[dungpham602]

when installed vanos on e36? do i need to turn the pulley to TDC and lock both camshaft, or the the flywheel? can i do exactly show on the video without adjusting the pulley to TDC. without problem?

[325ifelix]

is this apply to double vanos system also ,thanks

[kentau123]

well you can remove and install vanos using only intake camshaft , that even more easy

[kukuls99]

is this a double or single vanos ?

[DrDanMD]

big up

[850T5R]

thank you master valvetronic...

[vegas2nt]

Ur video saved our ass! Thanks for posting.