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Thread: When replacing VANOS, what other parts to replace?

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    Default When replacing VANOS, what other parts to replace?

    If you have Part Numbers, I will love you forever.

    My VANOS went out.

    I need:
    Vanos unit
    Valve cover gasket
    Six spark plugs

    I'm sure I'll need more. One guy told me to replace everything up to the actual camshaft...what are these parts? Thanks!
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/select.do

    here u go

    love me forever
    (in a non-homo way )

    as for the spark plugs, you can just buy them at your local pep boys/kragen/whatever nearest car store u have around u
    1995 BMW 525i E34 M50B25 2.5L (Non-Vanos) -Automatic Transmission- (w/ Cruise Control & Full OBC) *REBOUGHT!!*

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    I'm on RealOEM right now, but having trouble deciphering what is necessary for the job.

    I'm wondering if it's safe to just replace the VANOS unit, or if I should go ahead and replace some sprockets and tensioners, do I need some washers and assorted bolts, etc.

    I'll still give you some love for bothering to reply.
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...82&hg=11&fg=15

    This page, what do I need off of here?

    Also, still need the P/N for the valve cover gasket. Spark plugs would be easy to order from BMW, since with my car down, I can't get to a parts shop.

    And I get parts from BMW at wholesale.
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    woohoo!!

    if i were you, i would just replace the whole vanos unit. If you choose to replace certain parts, the older parts in there that haven't broken already are bound to break sooner or later
    just my 2 cents

    EDIT: just saw ur other post
    give me a sec
    1995 BMW 525i E34 M50B25 2.5L (Non-Vanos) -Automatic Transmission- (w/ Cruise Control & Full OBC) *REBOUGHT!!*

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    Apparently I need the VANOS unit,
    some sort of gasket 840 1 35 1 740840 (??)

    2 brackets
    11 36 14 36 071
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    it depends on what is broken in the vanos. Whatever those parts are, you need to replace those. Do you know what they are???

    and yes, i too get bmw parts for wholesale. My uncle is an authorized bmw repairman

    EDIT:
    dangit, everytime i try to reply, you say something in the middle that makes me look like a moron lol
    1995 BMW 525i E34 M50B25 2.5L (Non-Vanos) -Automatic Transmission- (w/ Cruise Control & Full OBC) *REBOUGHT!!*

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    What I'm not clear on is what is included in the replacement VANOS unit.

    I need the part number of the VANOS until, but I've been told that I'll need that gasket and two brackets.

    Does a new VANOS unit include a new solenoid? Surely I'll need one of those.

    Thanks for the help, this is driving me nuts!
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...82&hg=11&fg=15

    I'll for sure need #8

    I'm thinking I'll need #6
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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    Quote Originally Posted by cybereclipse
    it depends on what is broken in the vanos. Whatever those parts are, you need to replace those. Do you know what they are???

    and yes, i too get bmw parts for wholesale. My uncle is an authorized bmw repairman

    EDIT:
    dangit, everytime i try to reply, you say something in the middle that makes me look like a moron lol
    Haha, sorry, don't worry about it.
    Atlanta, GA/Bloomington, IN, USA

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