THANKS for posting this article.... fantastic. I drove a first generation N54 in a 2007 335i for 10 years and loved it for 200K miles...
I'm considering a 2017 M240i and this article was a great read!!
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Originally Posted by Phil325i
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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M240i Coupe (6MT) (2021: 6/2021 build )
Accord Coupe (6MT) (2017)
335i Coupe (6MT) (2007: 9/06 build SOLD 8/2016)
Prelude (5MT) (1995)
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