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      02-04-2017, 11:26 PM   #376
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Drives: M240i - 2021 - 6MT -
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Also might be advantage to not have the separate HPFP line ( how many did I replace? ) and also removal of PIEZO FI...

More reliable? Less chance of fuel pump failure and injector failure? Both plagued me over my 10 year run.

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Originally Posted by Phil325i View Post
Massive downer for me is that BMW has continued with the crazy practice of mounting the VANOS units and cam timing chain at the REAR of the engine. Even the oil filter assembly is inaccessible to the rear. So a job like replacing the VANOS solenoids will require full engine removal! See here:

http://youwheel.com/home/2016/03/27/...linder-engine/
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