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Phil325i · 05-17-2016, 03:37 AM

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/

05-17-2016, 03:37 AM	#51
Phil325i Brigadier General 616 Rep 3,194 Posts Drives: E92 325i MSport Coupe Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: UK South East iTrader: (1) Garage List 2009 BMW 325i Coupe [6.00]	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/ __________________ E92 pre-LCI 325i - Ohlins R&T; H&R spacers; M3 strut brace; Swift thrust sheets; 3 x chassis braces; diff brace; N53 V-brace; 034 subframe inserts; BMS clutch stop; BMS CDV; RE g/box mounts; Delrin shift bushes; Saikoumichi OCC; Cyba scoops; BMW Perf Exhaust; HEL s/steel brake hoses; M3 rear spoiler; Recaro Sportster CSs; M3 white dash LEDs; LED Angels; LED side repeaters; BMW Perf black grille; CSL reps; SSDD carbon diffuser; Monster Wrap black roof/clear front
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