vanos oil line leaking

gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:01 PM

Hello,

The vanos oil line by the solenoid is leaking at the top. Can only the top portion be replaced instead of the whole line? Some diy were pretty involved.

Thanks

ThatGuy_JZ · 02-07-2013, 10:04 PM

If it's the one I'm thinking of just order some new crush washers. Then remove it and replace the washers.

TurnersInOz · 02-07-2013, 10:04 PM

Nope, it is one piece.
Make sure though that it isn't just loose, or the crush washers.

pleiades · 02-07-2013, 10:11 PM

If you're asking about an e46 with an M52 or M54 engine (and not about the VTEC line on your Acura....), I'd say this.

The Vanos line is a seamless rubber line with two metal crimped ends. If it's leaking from the banjo bolts themselves, replacing the washers -might- help, but they're not really crush washers in the conventional sense (they don't crush).

Usually when they get old (from heat cycles) these lines "weep" from the edges of the metal crimps where the rubber starts. The lines are about $30+ each. You probably need a 19 mm offset box wrench for the rear connection to the back of the OFH. Of course will need to move the airbox out of the way to get to that one, but it's doable. Torque to spec.

gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:15 PM

M56 posted pic

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TurnersInOz · 02-07-2013, 10:17 PM

Looks to me like a new VANOS oil line and four new crush washers are in your future.

pleiades · 02-07-2013, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by gselsidi

M56 posted pic

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Okay, ignore my post, I know nothing about the M56. Thanks for updating your car info, I was wondering why you had it listed as an Acura....

gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:25 PM

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Originally Posted by pleiades

Okay, ignore my post, I know nothing about the M56. Thanks for updating your car info, I was wondering why you had it listed as an Acura....

Yeah sorry I just never changed the car lol

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gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:29 PM

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Originally Posted by TurnersInOz

Looks to me like a new VANOS oil line and four new crush washers are in your future.

Naaaooooo!! Anyway everybody says pop off the air box. Any diy for removing only the washers? And what part numbers are the washers?

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gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:31 PM

What is a banjo bolt? And can you only replace it?

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gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 10:53 PM

Harp mehs? I figured out what the banjo is. Bmw replaced the solenoid under warranty would they use new crushers?

Also there is oil by the banjo im assuming oil cant travel up the line to contaminate the banjo?

Third what kind of washers do I need can I get them at the hardware store?

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Stinger9 · 02-07-2013, 11:03 PM

Supposed to use new crush washers each time you remove them. Yes, they do crush.
How do we know what your dealer does?
Specialty washers; get the right ones for BMW.

Wipe really clean and see where the oil comes from.
I'd replace the oil hose and 4 crushes.

gselsidi · 02-07-2013, 11:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Stinger9

Supposed to use new crush washers each time you remove them. Yes, they do crush.
How do we know what your dealer does?
Specialty washers; get the right ones for BMW.

Wipe really clean and see where the oil comes from.
I'd replace the oil hose and 4 crushes.

Yeah I plan on cleaning it. Is idleing the engine enough to cause it to leak again? Or would I need to drive it. What are the washers called? Where can I buy some. Also from the picture I took the banjo looks old or maybe its from the oil.

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Stinger9 · 02-08-2013, 12:14 AM

You should learn how to use www.realoem.com to get part numbers for your car.

Then check out these vendors to shop for prices.
WWW.furiousmethod.com

Idling oil pressure will show up leaks. Might take a while as the hose fail weeps slowly at first.

02-07-2013, 10:01 PM	#1
gselsidi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: fort lee Posts: 425 My Ride: 2005 325i M56 View My Garage	vanos oil line leaking Hello, The vanos oil line by the solenoid is leaking at the top. Can only the top portion be replaced instead of the whole line? Some diy were pretty involved. Thanks Last edited by gselsidi; 02-07-2013 at 10:14 PM.

02-07-2013, 10:04 PM	#2
ThatGuy_JZ Registered User Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: CLT, NC Posts: 976 My Ride: '02 Steel Blue 325Ci View My Garage	If it's the one I'm thinking of just order some new crush washers. Then remove it and replace the washers. __________________ - 2002 Steel Blue 325Ci - Last edited by ThatGuy_JZ; 02-07-2013 at 10:04 PM.

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Stinger9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 5,877 My Ride: '04 330Ci View My Garage	Supposed to use new crush washers each time you remove them. Yes, they do crush. How do we know what your dealer does? Specialty washers; get the right ones for BMW. Wipe really clean and see where the oil comes from. I'd replace the oil hose and 4 crushes. Last edited by Stinger9; 02-07-2013 at 11:05 PM.

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02-07-2013, 10:04 PM	#3
TurnersInOz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 341 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Nope, it is one piece. Make sure though that it isn't just loose, or the crush washers.

02-07-2013, 10:11 PM	#4
pleiades Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 125 My Ride: M52TU View My Garage	If you're asking about an e46 with an M52 or M54 engine (and not about the VTEC line on your Acura....), I'd say this. The Vanos line is a seamless rubber line with two metal crimped ends. If it's leaking from the banjo bolts themselves, replacing the washers -might- help, but they're not really crush washers in the conventional sense (they don't crush). Usually when they get old (from heat cycles) these lines "weep" from the edges of the metal crimps where the rubber starts. The lines are about $30+ each. You probably need a 19 mm offset box wrench for the rear connection to the back of the OFH. Of course will need to move the airbox out of the way to get to that one, but it's doable. Torque to spec.

02-07-2013, 10:15 PM	#5
gselsidi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: fort lee Posts: 425 My Ride: 2005 325i M56 View My Garage	M56 posted pic Sent from my SGH-T889 using Bimmer App

02-07-2013, 10:17 PM	#6
TurnersInOz Registered User Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Brisbane Posts: 341 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Looks to me like a new VANOS oil line and four new crush washers are in your future.

02-07-2013, 10:31 PM	#10
gselsidi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: fort lee Posts: 425 My Ride: 2005 325i M56 View My Garage	What is a banjo bolt? And can you only replace it? Sent from my SGH-T889 using Bimmer App

02-07-2013, 10:53 PM	#11
gselsidi Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: fort lee Posts: 425 My Ride: 2005 325i M56 View My Garage	Harp mehs? I figured out what the banjo is. Bmw replaced the solenoid under warranty would they use new crushers? Also there is oil by the banjo im assuming oil cant travel up the line to contaminate the banjo? Third what kind of washers do I need can I get them at the hardware store? Sent from my SGH-T889 using Bimmer App

02-08-2013, 12:14 AM	#14
Stinger9 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: New York Posts: 5,877 My Ride: '04 330Ci View My Garage	You should learn how to use www.realoem.com to get part numbers for your car. Then check out these vendors to shop for prices. WWW.furiousmethod.com Idling oil pressure will show up leaks. Might take a while as the hose fail weeps slowly at first.