Help... Can't get the vanos off I'm stuck

Dionne11 · 12-16-2012, 11:37 AM

I've gone as far as I can. I did the step by step instructions from beisen(s/p). I'm not sure how to get this thing off now.

j_block · 12-16-2012, 01:07 PM

Did you take off all the bolts in the diy? Or did you break any?

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BMWCaptain · 12-16-2012, 01:19 PM

You did not remove the stud there in the right. You need to take the support bracket off first, then remove the stud.

I think you did not follow the procedure. You did not remove the caps to remove the hex studs connecting to cans.

Reread and follow beisans procedure.

Quicknick143 · 12-16-2012, 01:37 PM

Hey I'm new to this bmw forum I need lots of help with 99 328i sdn

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Dionne11 · 12-16-2012, 02:14 PM

Mine is a double the procedure is for a single so I was trying to wing some of it. So both hex screws need to be loosened and I should be good right?

Dionne11 · 12-16-2012, 02:36 PM

The stud on the right was loose I would have taken it off had the vanos actually moved.

TxZHP04 · 12-16-2012, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dionne11

Mine is a double the procedure is for a single so I was trying to wing some of it. So both hex screws need to be loosened and I should be good right?

No need to wing it, Beisan provides a procedure for the double vanos M54:

http://www.beisansystems.com/procedu..._procedure.htm

Dionne11 · 12-16-2012, 06:05 PM

Thanks! This should solve it.

BMWCaptain · 12-16-2012, 08:05 PM

Yes, Beisan lists procedures for all types of vanos.

You don't just loosen them, you have to remove them.
Oh, and by the way they are threaded as a left hand thread. It will loosen when turned to the right.

Follow their procedure and it will come off.

Dionne11 · 12-16-2012, 08:45 PM

I put everything back on, but ill try it again this weekend. Weird thing though after i put everything back on i check my codes and im getting an C3101 and C3400 after about 2 hrs of searching the code i cant find the reason and my engine makes a weird whining nose when i put my key in the on position before start up. Any of you ever heard of this?

Dionne11 · 12-24-2012, 08:59 AM

Fixed it this weekend. It's running way better! Thanks for the help.

Mflara20 · 12-24-2012, 09:06 AM

I you want a easy DIY be sure to turn the bolts inside the vanos unit "left hand thread" but I'll be sure to buy new ones because they break easily

BMWCaptain · 12-24-2012, 09:07 AM

Anytime.

12-16-2012, 11:37 AM	#1
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Help... Can't get the vanos off I'm stuck I've gone as far as I can. I did the step by step instructions from beisen(s/p). I'm not sure how to get this thing off now. Attached Thumbnails

12-16-2012, 01:07 PM	#2
j_block Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: SA TX Posts: 1,234 My Ride: 2003 325i View My Garage	Did you take off all the bolts in the diy? Or did you break any? Sent from my SPH-D700 using Bimmer App __________________

12-16-2012, 01:19 PM	#3
BMWCaptain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TEXAS - 25X,XXX PLUS MILES CLUB MEMBER Posts: 1,332 My Ride: 03 325iT Sport Wagon View My Garage	You did not remove the stud there in the right. You need to take the support bracket off first, then remove the stud. I think you did not follow the procedure. You did not remove the caps to remove the hex studs connecting to cans. Reread and follow beisans procedure. Last edited by BMWCaptain; 12-16-2012 at 01:21 PM.

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12-16-2012, 01:37 PM	#4
Quicknick143 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita falls Posts: 3 My Ride: 99 328i View My Garage	Hey I'm new to this bmw forum I need lots of help with 99 328i sdn Sent from my DROID X2 using Bimmer App

12-16-2012, 02:14 PM	#5
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Mine is a double the procedure is for a single so I was trying to wing some of it. So both hex screws need to be loosened and I should be good right?

12-16-2012, 02:36 PM	#6
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	The stud on the right was loose I would have taken it off had the vanos actually moved.

12-16-2012, 06:05 PM	#8
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Thanks! This should solve it.

12-16-2012, 08:05 PM	#9
BMWCaptain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TEXAS - 25X,XXX PLUS MILES CLUB MEMBER Posts: 1,332 My Ride: 03 325iT Sport Wagon View My Garage	Yes, Beisan lists procedures for all types of vanos. You don't just loosen them, you have to remove them. Oh, and by the way they are threaded as a left hand thread. It will loosen when turned to the right. Follow their procedure and it will come off.

12-16-2012, 08:45 PM	#10
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	I put everything back on, but ill try it again this weekend. Weird thing though after i put everything back on i check my codes and im getting an C3101 and C3400 after about 2 hrs of searching the code i cant find the reason and my engine makes a weird whining nose when i put my key in the on position before start up. Any of you ever heard of this?

12-24-2012, 08:59 AM	#11
Dionne11 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Biloxi, ms Posts: 26 My Ride: 2004 325i View My Garage	Fixed it this weekend. It's running way better! Thanks for the help.

12-24-2012, 09:06 AM	#12
Mflara20 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Elgin illinois Posts: 248 My Ride: 2002 330xi View My Garage	I you want a easy DIY be sure to turn the bolts inside the vanos unit "left hand thread" but I'll be sure to buy new ones because they break easily

12-24-2012, 09:07 AM	#13
BMWCaptain Registered User Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: TEXAS - 25X,XXX PLUS MILES CLUB MEMBER Posts: 1,332 My Ride: 03 325iT Sport Wagon View My Garage	Anytime.