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  • isolatos
    Advanced Member
    • Dec 2009
    • 172
    #1

    Head/Vanos Question

    So my head is cracked. If I buy a complete head that has already been checked out is there any need for the vanos tools etc?

    Thanks
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    • FredK
      R3V OG
      • Oct 2003
      • 14747
      #2
      Yes. You will need the cam blocks at a very minimum to reinstall the new head.

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        • isolatos
          Advanced Member
          • Dec 2009
          • 172
          #3
          I guess this whole vanos system still baffles me. I have done plenty of head gaskets before and just been able to line up the cams when the no.1 is at tdc.

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            • FredK
              R3V OG
              • Oct 2003
              • 14747
              #4
              Ah, in order to get the Vanos installed, you don't necessarily need the round turning tool. However, it helps. You also don't NEED the dummy tensioner.

              To set the cams properly, the blocks will be best. It's hard to eyeball how vertical the vertical flats on the cams are.

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                • isolatos
                  Advanced Member
                  • Dec 2009
                  • 172
                  #5
                  Right on. Thanks a lot. I am gonna see if the dealership will loan them to me for a night. I was talking with a member and he hasnt gotten back to me.
                  Thanks

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                    • ethirdy
                      E30 Addict
                      • Nov 2007
                      • 406
                      #6
                      Originally posted by FredK
                      Yes. You will need the cam blocks at a very minimum to reinstall the new head.

                      What about disassembly? Any special tools? Or just remove tensioner, etc?
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                        • FredK
                          R3V OG
                          • Oct 2003
                          • 14747
                          #7
                          Disassembly without special tools is possible. You just need to be very careful during the cam removal process.

                          There is a writeup on Pelican Parts on cam removal that can help you visualize what it is you need to do.

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                            • bernzpeed
                              No R3VLimiter
                              • Feb 2009
                              • 3917
                              #8
                              YouTube us the best. I disassembled my m50tu with their help


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                                • e30 s52
                                  Advanced Member
                                  • Oct 2011
                                  • 100
                                  #9
                                  u can also make one...they have all the dimensions in repair manuel at autozone

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                                    • e30serg
                                      E30 Addict
                                      • Dec 2006
                                      • 562
                                      #10
                                      From what I remember, the tool doesn't hold the cams so that the flats on top are horizontal. Don't do it without the tool.

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                                        • jrdeamicis
                                          E30 Modder
                                          • Nov 2008
                                          • 956
                                          #11
                                          Cam locking tool and vanos turning tool are REQUIRED for a proper vanos install.

                                          As far as removing the cams, always remember as soon as one nut is loose one goes tight. No more than a 1/4 turn at a time.
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                                            • bernzpeed
                                              No R3VLimiter
                                              • Feb 2009
                                              • 3917
                                              #12
                                              Originally posted by jrdeamicis
                                              Cam locking tool and vanos turning tool are REQUIRED for a proper vanos install.

                                              As far as removing the cams, always remember as soon as one nut is loose one goes tight. No more than a 1/4 turn at a time.
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