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Forum: General E46 Forum 05-07-2013, 02:10 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
There can be unusual cases. A failed solenoid...

There can be unusual cases.
A failed solenoid can cause this code. But they rarely fail and it would be amazing that they both failed.
The thermostat heater circuit can fail and cause the cable...
Forum: General E46 Forum 05-07-2013, 02:00 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
Here are the things that can cause these vanos...

Here are the things that can cause these vanos codes.
1. Wrong timing.
2. Failed vanos seals.
3. Aftermarket camshaft position sensors.
4. Sticking vanos solenoid pistons.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-25-2013, 08:36 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
Congrats on the M3 repair and results. With...

Congrats on the M3 repair and results.

With the double vanos the splined shafts are disconnected from the vanos pistons before removing the vanos from the engine head. Thus the sprocket mounting...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-19-2013, 11:03 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
If this was true then we would have seen more...

If this was true then we would have seen more than one case of this after 5 years and many thousands of installs.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 11:13 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
When you installed the rattle repair rings did...

When you installed the rattle repair rings did you check the bearing axial fit and adjust the fit if needed?
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 10:30 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
This is not necessary. Owners have been doing...

This is not necessary. Owners have been doing this repair for 5 years now without this problem. He is a unique case and there's likely a reason for it.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 09:30 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
I don't know if I've seen this before. It...

I don't know if I've seen this before.
It happened to all your bolts on both covers.
Did you install the rattle kit too?
Other than you didn't tighten the bolts enough or stripped them, I don't...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 03:23 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
It's likely a sticking vanos exhaust solenoid...

It's likely a sticking vanos exhaust solenoid piston as discussed in the above posts.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 02:48 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
The solenoid piston has no rotational specific...

The solenoid piston has no rotational specific position.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-18-2013, 01:56 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
When you reinstall the vanos the on the engine...

When you reinstall the vanos the on the engine the pistons will be remounted to the splined shafts sticking out of the sprockets. This will define the position.
But their positions doesn't really...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-17-2013, 11:00 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
Here are the things that can cause this vanos...

Here are the things that can cause this vanos code.
1. Wrong timing.
2. Failed vanos seals.
3. Aftermarket exhaust camshaft position sensor.
4. Sticking vanos exhaust solenoid piston.

Here's...
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-07-2013, 11:48 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
The vanos seals are failed on all the cars and...

The vanos seals are failed on all the cars and replacing them will repair the function of the vanos. This should provide significant performance improvements and improved fuel consumption.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-03-2013, 04:46 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
The Beisan seals aren't failing, so that's not...

The Beisan seals aren't failing, so that's not likely it.
Try checking and cleaning the solenoid piston. If that doesn't do it replace the camshaft position sensor with an OEM part.
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-03-2013, 04:32 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
Congrats on the repair!

Congrats on the repair!
Forum: General E46 Forum 04-03-2013, 04:31 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
The rattling could be vanos. This is no problem....

The rattling could be vanos. This is no problem. I've heard from 328 customers that replacing the vanos seals alone resolves this. It would be better to also install the rattle kit.

The misfires...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-28-2013, 09:45 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
Congrats and thanks for the feedback.

Congrats and thanks for the feedback.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2013, 06:58 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
If you have a 323 or 330 you should install the...

If you have a 323 or 330 you should install the rattle kit with the seals kit.
Even if you don't have the rattle now it can develop.
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2013, 06:04 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
All the vanos units have loose piston bearings...

All the vanos units have loose piston bearings and thus can rattle.
It takes a resonance in movements to get the rattle. We know from experience some models are susceptible to getting the rattle...
Forum: General E46 Forum 03-16-2013, 01:04 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
The engine cover has rubber pads to prevent...

The engine cover has rubber pads to prevent rattling. You can inspect these and get new ones if they are missing.
I don't have experience with your rattle, so I don't know what about the vanos could...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-25-2013, 10:08 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
The valve cover gaskets OEM manufacturer is...

The valve cover gaskets OEM manufacturer is Gloeckler. But it is not usually available aftermarket.
A good place to buy OEM parts is www.getbmwparts.com. This is Tischer BMW in Maryland. They list...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-25-2013, 10:00 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
Congrats on the repair and results, and thanks...

Congrats on the repair and results, and thanks for the nice feedback.

The seals are doing very well and so far we have not assessed an age limit. They are still working well on cars with very high...
Forum: General E46 Forum 02-25-2013, 12:51 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
The most important thing is to print the...

The most important thing is to print the instructions and follow them step by step.
Forum: General E46 Forum 12-05-2012, 03:49 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
Congrats on the repair! You have another...

Congrats on the repair!

You have another performance problem, so you won't receive the benefits of the new seals until this problem is resolved.
I've posted on this thread multiple times a list...
Forum: General E46 Forum 11-29-2012, 01:33 AM
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Posted By Rajaie
At 140k miles you should replace the fuel filter...

At 140k miles you should replace the fuel filter as a matter of course.
Do the crankcase vent hose blow test. Carefully remove the vent hose from the valve cover and blow hard into it, with engine...
Forum: General E46 Forum 11-28-2012, 10:40 PM
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Posted By Rajaie
1" on the bag test is good. Have you already...

1" on the bag test is good.
Have you already replaced the crankcase vent valve and 4 hoses?

Here are things to consider.
1. Dirty idle control valve.
2. Crack in lower intake boot branch to...
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