[Smartbooby1]

At 90K miles, I'm looking to replace my vanos solenoids for general maintenance. Rock Auto has Gates for $58 bucks each versus aftermarket for $160-$180 each.

I searched the board but didn't find much about N54 solenoid replaacements. Has anyone tried the Gates solenoids? Who the makes the OE vanos solenoid?

Thanks

[CP911]

If the OEM ones got you 90k miles and you are doing it preventatively as it is, why would you even consider spending that much $ on aftermarket solenoids? What would they do for performance? Going to go out on a limb and guess zero. But hey, it's your money!

[RoundelM3]

Originally Posted by Smartbooby1

At 90K miles, I'm looking to replace my vanos solenoids for general maintenance. Rock Auto has Gates for $58 bucks each versus aftermarket for $160-$180 each.

I searched the board but didn't find much about N54 solenoid replaacements. Has anyone tried the Gates solenoids? Who the makes the OE vanos solenoid?

Thanks

Is there a reason you're asking about E9x/N54 parts on an F2x forum? The E9x forum would provide much more relevant experience and information.

[Viffermike]

Originally Posted by roundel335

Is there a reason you're asking about E9x/N54 parts on an F2x forum? The E9x forum would provide much more relevant experience and information.

OP's been banned. Looks like his last post included a dubious URL -- and his other content was for Exx 3 Series issues. Just ignore (and mods, I'd lock this thread at the very least).