Broken Exhaust VANOS bolts

LetsRock · 02-14-2013, 05:58 PM

I have a 2011 E92 Xdrive and had an issue where the "Service Engine Soon" light came on. Took it to the dealer and they ran the code and diagnosed VANOS issue. The dealer replaced the solenoid valve and sent me on my way. The next week, the light returned so I took it back to the dealer. This time they discovered that the exhaust VANOS unit had three broken bolts. They had to remove the exhaust camshaft to retrieve the broken bolts. They ended up replacing both VANOS units and retiming the engine.

I was lucky because the car warranty runs out in less than 800 miles!! I wonder what this would have cost if not covered by warranty?

ovaltine224 · 02-14-2013, 08:44 PM

A shit ton of money lol

02-14-2013, 05:58 PM	#1
LetsRock Private 2 Rep 80 Posts Drives: 2007 328xi Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Annandale, VA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2011 328xi [0.00] 2007 328xi [0.00]	Broken Exhaust VANOS bolts I have a 2011 E92 Xdrive and had an issue where the "Service Engine Soon" light came on. Took it to the dealer and they ran the code and diagnosed VANOS issue. The dealer replaced the solenoid valve and sent me on my way. The next week, the light returned so I took it back to the dealer. This time they discovered that the exhaust VANOS unit had three broken bolts. They had to remove the exhaust camshaft to retrieve the broken bolts. They ended up replacing both VANOS units and retiming the engine. I was lucky because the car warranty runs out in less than 800 miles!! I wonder what this would have cost if not covered by warranty?
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02-14-2013, 08:44 PM	#2
ovaltine224 swagger jacker 12 Rep 65 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	A shit ton of money lol
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