DIY: VANOS Check Valve Replacement

drawz · 05-14-2019, 07:23 AM

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Originally Posted by shanes

I read your post about the CBS reminder system going south after 186,000 miles.. my 2011 328i is at 185,000 now and I’m kind of expecting this. Is there still confirmation that this is still known to happen even on the LCI cars? I’m thinking of resetting everything this week to hopefully delay a non reset situation after 186k.

I think Efthreeoh reported there was a software upgrade from the dealer that fixed this.

Loxsl · 01-05-2020, 09:42 PM

old ish thread but am I crazy or do the parts the OP listed as $14 cost $40 on ECS?

Meeni · 01-23-2020, 02:22 AM

Since this issue has become known, people that throw parts at problems without diagnosing first are buying them and that has driven the price up.

Just to followup, I did another 40k miles since I found the ugly metal shavings and all is a-ok.

9krpmrx8 · 03-19-2020, 11:43 AM

Does the N55 have these? Can't find it on realoem or elsewhere so I assume not.

Richwm · 03-30-2020, 12:14 AM

Here is what mine looked like after 251,712 miles of 7k mile oil changes. I replaced them because I had them but I would say I waisted $50.

Richwm · 04-05-2020, 12:27 PM

So after a week on the new VANOS Check valves there’s a definite improvement in low end power. So for the hell of it I ran a 0-60 check with my ScanGauge and it shows a .4 second improvement in 0-60. It’s not much but I will take it.

Leucosticte · 03-08-2023, 06:54 AM

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Originally Posted by Meeni

Since this issue has become known, people that throw parts at problems without diagnosing first are buying them and that has driven the price up.

Just to followup, I did another 40k miles since I found the ugly metal shavings and all is a-ok.

I know this is a super old thread but any further update? Just found metal shavings in my check valves.

l8nit3 · 04-02-2023, 07:31 AM

I have just replaced these, aswell as my VANOS solenoids.

Very soon after I now have a "tuner" style exhaust sound and a lean trim code. Is it possible one of these isnt quite torqued properly and leaking air?

Or should I look elsewhere?

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