[1cleann55]

All this vano bolt talk is getting me worried. I havent received any recall notifications but just gets me thinking. My cars production date is march 2011. Maybe im in the clear

[Dark_Knight_335]

No one is in the clear. Did you get a letter brother? If not, there is a way to check your VIN online. Doz, what was that link?

[1cleann55]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

No one is in the clear. Did you get a letter brother? If not, there is a way to check your VIN online. Doz, what was that link?

No i haven't received anything in the mail. So this effects all n55 then? I do my own oil changes i haven't seen anything out of the ordinary

[Dark_Knight_335]

Check your VIN here if you want peace of mind:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...eoverride=true

[1cleann55]

Well fuck mine is on the recall list smh

[1cleann55]

Is this a pricey fix? I might just buy the bolt and have someone do it for me

[1cleann55]

Found out i had a recall today made a appointment to get it fixed on friday

[Dark_Knight_335]

Get it done at the dealer for free under recall brother- make sure you print out a copy of that page from your browser.

Feel free to PM me your location- I know JMK in Springfield New Jersey will do it for you and they have parts in stock.

[1cleann55]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Get it done at the dealer for free under recall brother- make sure you print out a copy of that page from your browser.

Feel free to PM me your location- I know JMK in Springfield New Jersey will do it for you and they have parts in stock.

Im 20 mins away from JMK maybe I'll give them a call monday and have my appointment moved there

[Dark_Knight_335]

Absolutely- ask for Jacob (SA).

You can tell him Sal your good friend sent you with the black convertible. Let me know how it turns out for you!!

[2011E90_Mike]

Mine is going in next Friday for replacement under warranty here in south jersey.

[1cleann55]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Absolutely- ask for Jacob (SA).

You can tell him Sal your good friend sent you with the black convertible. Let me know how it turns out for you!!

I should probably take my jb4 off correct. Hope they dont hassle me over the forge DV hoses and solenoid thats chilling in the front of the motor

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by 1cleann55

I should probably take my jb4 off correct. Hope they dont hassle me over the forge DV hoses and solenoid thats chilling in the front of the motor

I can't tell you for fact that they won't give you a hard time, but I don't see it happening- it's a factory critical recall and they must replace it under warranty.

I have a Dinan stage III flash, intercooler, oil cooler, a strut brace, a BMS intake, Alpina trans flash, and a shit load of other aftermarket stuff and they said nothing LOL

Are you any closer to Ramsey New Jersey or closer to Springfield?

[oneha1980]

I took my jb4 out bef I got the bolts done on Thursday. it's a hassle but at least I don't have to worry about them giving me shit if something else goes wrong in the future. just installed the chargepipe and bms intake too so we'll see how the engine holds up!

[1cleann55]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

I can't tell you for fact that they won't give you a hard time, but I don't see it happening- it's a factory critical recall and they must replace it under warranty.

I have a Dinan stage III flash, intercooler, oil cooler, a strut brace, a BMS intake, Alpina trans flash, and a shit load of other aftermarket stuff and they said nothing LOL

Are you any closer to Ramsey New Jersey or closer to Springfield?

Closer to spring field. One of the SA there-Mike knows i have a DP and jb4 hasnt said anything about it and i went into service with them installed. But he doesnt know that im actually FBO+stage 1 turbo and forge DV which when you open up the hood first thing you see is a random hose and solenoid just sitting in front of the engine bay..

[N55Jamaican]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Check your VIN here if you want peace of mind:

http://www.bmwusa.com/standard/conte...eoverride=true

Mine is sure on the list. My problem is that the car is exported to Jamaica from the USA. Local dealers wont honor the warrant obviously. So I need to know how I can buy these bolts and pay for install......
Any word on part number?

[WiL335i]

After reading this post here which brought this issue to my attention. I checked my VIN on the website and confirmed that my car is part of the recall. All I did after that is call my local dealer. They asked for my last 7 of my VIN to confirm and they scheduled an appointment. They kept my car for 2 days and I just got it back today. All good now.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by WiL335i

After reading this post here which brought this issue to my attention. I checked my VIN on the website and confirmed that my car is part of the recall. All I did after that is call my local dealer. They asked for my last 7 of my VIN to confirm and they scheduled an appointment. They kept my car for 2 days and I just got it back today. All good now.

I'm glad I could help. Total, I have no idea how something like that would work but every call is a recall the matter what country you're in I suppose.

[Bimmer28312]

I just got of the phone a bit ago with my dealer. Vanos fixed, oil change, and filter done too. Oh and I never took off my JB4 just set it to map 0 and done. People are way to paranoid

[1cleann55]

Originally Posted by Bimmer28312

I just got of the phone a bit ago with my dealer. Vanos fixed, oil change, and filter done too. Oh and I never took off my JB4 just set it to map 0 and done. People are way to paranoid

Im on ISO firmware according to terry its no longer a bypass map which is why im paranoid. Normally i dont care i tell jmk straight up dont hook up any computer into my car. But thats for normal service like oil change etc. But for something like this idk

[Bimmer28312]

Luckily I haven't done ISO which I've been wanting for a while. I'm sure someone has taken it in with ISO

[norsairius]

Got the recall done today! Drives no differently than it did before (not that I was expecting it to). Dropped the car off this morning and got it back after work today.

Something potentially interesting though were the parts listed on the work order:
Qty 8 - Part #11-36-8-602-263 - Description: ISA Screw
Qty 1 - Part #11-12-7-587-804 - Description: Profile-Gasket

Others had reported that they replace the entire VANOS unit or something of the sort, but it appears here they replaced just the bolts and a gasket.

Work order description:
Customer States: Complete recall campaign 14V-176: Replace VANOS Gear bolts. Over time the VANOS assemblys (their spelling, not mine) gear bolts may come loose and the VANOS adjustment units may develop internal oil leakage. Replaced the VANOS adjustment unit --bolts only--for intake and exhaust sides.

Using just the part numbers above, it may be possible to do the work yourself if you're able to order the parts. However, I cannot encourage it and would only tell you to do so at your own risk, yadda yadda all that other fun disclaimer stuff, but I do mean it.