Landy-Sam · Sep 30, 2019

Hi all, currently rebuilding my front unit on my 4.4 v8 l322, just having a problem with the vannos solenoid seals would anybody be able to help me. For some reason the bolt holes for the seals don't match the front cover, I've attached some images of the problem, I understand that its only just sat there but the holes for the casing itself match up but the holes for the seal don't, if anybody could help that would be brilliant as in desperate need of my motor back ?

RangeRoller dt · Sep 30, 2019

@Henry_b is normally about

Henry_b · Sep 30, 2019

Never had that issue myself, thinking back.
Try flipping them..

Ruby Range · Sep 30, 2019

Landy Sam what made you strip the motor down and is this something you have done before. Thinking of doing my timing chain adjusters but have not stripped one down this far before. Was thinking of getting a manual from island 4x4 but not sure how good they are at £50 a pop.

Henry_b · Sep 30, 2019

Ruby Range said:
Landy Sam what made you strip the motor down and is this something you have done before. Thinking of doing my timing chain adjusters but have not stripped one down this far before. Was thinking of getting a manual from island 4x4 but not sure how good they are at £50 a pop.

In my eggsperience it's better to get Info 'orf of the net.

BMW forums are a fountain of knowledge

A clatter Noise and a Over advanced/retarded code are usually the first indicators of Vanos issues

Ruby Range · Sep 30, 2019

No issues at moment but have 120k on her and am beginning to think Strip and do premaintenace or look for 2006 TD v8

Henry_b · Sep 30, 2019

Ruby Range said:
No issues at moment but have 120k on her and am beginning to think Strip and do premaintenace or look for 2006 TD v8

Don't even glace at the 3.6 TDV8.

Buy a Jag powered L322 if you want change.

RangeRoller dt · Sep 30, 2019

Ruby Range said:
No issues at moment but have 120k on her and am beginning to think Strip and do premaintenace or look for 2006 TD v8

You’ll hear the vanos get clanky long before it packs in (usually)when they start to stick

holidaychicken · Oct 1, 2019

The upper timing covers need to be pushed down using either a special tool or your existing cam covers with extra rubber seals around the bolt holes before tightening the upper covers in place.
It’s in the beisan systems how to

RangeRoller dt · Oct 1, 2019

holidaychicken said:
The upper timing covers need to be pushed down using either a special tool or your existing cam covers with extra rubber seals around the bolt holes before tightening the upper covers in place.
It’s in the beisan systems how to

Welcome back corporal

Henry_b · Oct 2, 2019

holidaychicken said:
The upper timing covers need to be pushed down using either a special tool or your existing cam covers with extra rubber seals around the bolt holes before tightening the upper covers in place.
It’s in the beisan systems how to

'Tis a pain in the arse

Ruby Range · Oct 6, 2019

Where abouts in Kent are you holiday chicken as may need assistance if so a pain

tomcat59alan · Oct 6, 2019

holidaychicken said:
The upper timing covers need to be pushed down using either a special tool or your existing cam covers with extra rubber seals around the bolt holes before tightening the upper covers in place.
It’s in the beisan systems how to

Hello stranger.

holidaychicken · Oct 6, 2019

Ruby Range said:
Where abouts in Kent are you holiday chicken as may need assistance if so a pain

it is easy to do, your new seals will be a bit on the generous side, you could always warm them a bit. look about 3/4 of the way down the following link.

http://www.beisansystems.com/procedures/m62tu_vanos_procedure.htm

holidaychicken · Oct 6, 2019

RangeRoller dt said:
Welcome back corporal

Have i been away - damn that @tomcat59alan and his Christmas parties, what month is it ? ?

holidaychicken · Oct 6, 2019

tomcat59alan said:
Hello stranger.

hello sausage - how have you been ?

RangeRoller dt · Oct 6, 2019

holidaychicken said:
what month is it ? ?

2019, barely

tomcat59alan · Oct 7, 2019

holidaychicken said:
hello sausage - how have you been ?

I'm fine mate, time off for good behaviour?

oldduffer · Oct 7, 2019

Hi Holiday chicken is right the new top timing cover seals a very generous I did a full top end overhaul because my guides failed
I mad an heath Robinson tool to help push the case's down but you may find you need extra hand's to tighten bolts whilst doing it
I did because the one can check all is as it should be before tightening worked for me

holidaychicken · Oct 8, 2019

tomcat59alan said:
I'm fine mate, time off for good behaviour?

That’s it mate, released on a tag again, it’s very tight, in a good way, I’ve named it Alan, but do I wish they had something in diamanté to go with my heals

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