[Subaru335i]

Got mine done. My story was similar to the one posted above with the broken bolt heads and fragments in the oil.
Seems all good now.

[M.a.r.k.u.s]

I just called my dealer and my SA told me that they just got parts in and are scheduling recalls. So mine if scheduled for October 10th. Finally!!

[goalie39]

Called up my dealer today (9/22) and they got me in for Wednesday (9/24). Gebhardt bmw for those out this way.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by MNick

Received recall letter, which stated that bolt supply will dictate when they perform service... Needless to say, I'm still waiting... Wonder if my car is going into limp mode from over boost or possible a broken bolt... thankfully it resets after I power off the car.

Damn... all this VANOS talk has me paranoid.

I feel as if my car is hesitating a little bit under heavy acceleration lately, and almost feels as though it's holding back somewhat during boost throughout the powerband.

I hope there's no major issue under the hood though... I see no engine lights etc.

There's also a bit of noise briefly during engine start up and a bit of a racket coming from the crankcase...

I have it at the dealer now for an unrelated issue with the hardtop main support arms- guess I'll have them check to see if all of my bolts are where they should be

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by norsairius

Just called my dealership, BMW of Minnetonka in the Minnesota Twin Cities area. I honestly can't give these guys enough credit. This dealership has been phenomenal with their service all around (disclosure: I do not work for them nor do I have any personal friends who work there).

I first asked about the parts themselves and was directed to the parts department who confirmed they had received the parts and I was then directed to scheduling to make an appointment.

I'm scheduled to have the recalled performed Monday, 9/29. Well before my upcoming road trips. Whew! Quoted work time on their records was between 4 hours to 2 days. I think the gap is so wide because maybe if there's more extensive damage from bolts actually busted, then it might take longer as opposed to if everything's fine and they just need to replace the bolts.

I'll try to remember to ask if I can see the bolts they took out because the other massive thread has pics in one of the more recent posts comparing different bolt heads. (http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=265)

@Dark_Knight_335: this example at least confirms your theory as far as the upper midwest goes! Maybe BMW feels bad that we had such an awful winter last year... and that this year's is predicted to be pretty awful too.

Oh I won't take that away from you guys brother...looks like we're in for another ride this year.

[E90Mack]

BMW of San Francisco just did my fix today--easy peasy

[norsairius]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Oh I won't take that away from you guys brother...looks like we're in for another ride this year.

I would say we are...

I misread my calendar yesterday (Mondays, you all know how it goes), but one of my road trips is actually this upcoming weekend just before my recall service for Monday. I'll be driving about 270 miles each way.

I think I'll be fine, but all of ya have me worried, haha. My car was built in May 2011 and has about ~35k miles on it, which is outside of the parameters that the recall document noted as having the highest rates of failure.

In any case, I'll report back once the recall service is performed on my car.

[Johnny Boost]

Originally Posted by Dark_Knight_335

Damn... all this VANOS talk has me paranoid.

I feel as if my car is hesitating a little bit under heavy acceleration lately, and almost feels as though it's holding back somewhat during boost throughout the powerband.

I hope there's no major issue under the hood though... I see no engine lights etc.

There's also a bit of noise briefly during engine start up and a bit of a racket coming from the crankcase...

I have it at the dealer now for an unrelated issue with the hardtop main support arms- guess I'll have them check to see if all of my bolts are where they should be

Maybe have them check for boost leaks while the car is at the dealership?

[Walker16]

Mine is going in for this on Monday the 6th at east bay bmw in the San Francisco area.

[oneha1980]

how long does it take to get the recall done? my cars been at the dealership since 8 and its 330pm!

[elinstylez]

I just got the recall done at New Century BMW. Looks like they're just receiving the parts.

They didn't find any broken bolts but replaced both bolts and replaced valve cover gasket.

Apparently they call the recall: "Surprise Vanos Recall Campaign Special Gift" ?!? lol

[elinstylez]

Originally Posted by oneha1980

how long does it take to get the recall done? my cars been at the dealership since 8 and its 330pm!

It's pretty fast ~ same or by next day. I had maintenance done on my car as well so it was about 1.5 days.

[oneha1980]

got a call around 4 that my car is ready! never had any problems w my car so far so hope it stays that way!

[Dark_Knight_335]

Originally Posted by Johnny Boost

Maybe have them check for boost leaks while the car is at the dealership?

I'll have Prestige BMW in Ramsey do that- JMK won't touch the DINAN, although they're doing the VANOS, brake fluid, microfilter, and hardtop stuff for me

[sy2767]

Mine is being done Nov 5, i was told that back in August!!!!

[bman5150]

Still nothing from my local dealers. Seems crazy how long it's taking to get some bolts manufactured and sent out to the dealers.

[Bladerunner]

Yup, I'm having them do my plugs under warranty as well, in 2wks when they do the bolts!

[piker28]

Got my call that the parts were in.

[orlandomma]

Got mine done yesterday !

[johnson47376]

I got a letter way bback and I am still waiting. I'm going to call Monday and see what's up. I live in Roanoke, VA and the dealership doesn't seem to be as good as Rahal in Canonsburg, PA where I use to get my service done.

Sorry to thread jack, but a quick question; I'm out of warranty and I'm FBO+JB4, should I even bother taking anything off when take it in to get done?

[Walker16]

If your out of warranty it doesn't matter. Mine goes in next Monday and I might even leave the cobb plugged in.

[Dark_Knight_335]

Yea don't worry about the flash. I mean, I'm Dinan, not sure it matters, but I had it done at a non- Dinan dealer and they not only did the VANOS swap, they also replaced a broken injector (that may or may not have been broken at the time of drop off), and also replaced my oil cap for a seeping oil issue (god knows how that happened, oil caps just don't go bad...)