Vanos Speciality Tools

[madjurgen]

I was just about to buy this:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWAX%3AIT&viewitem=&item=170208051782

So are you saying this is the wrong tensioner? For which motors?

[Mako18]

Well the part no. is different from mine but it looks the same as the one I have. I would ask them just to be sure. Don't forget about the sprocket tool and air fiitting they are just as important!!

[madjurgen]

Well the part no. is different from mine but it looks the same as the one I have. I would ask them just to be sure. Don't forget about the sprocket tool and air fiitting they are just as important!!

Thanks. Following Pelican's fairly thorough instructions, they never use either of those tools.

[FredK]

There are two chain tensioners. The one you posted, as pictured, fits directly into the head. The other one fits into the older two-piece timing chain tensioner so you must have the cup that screws into the head in order to use it properly.

EDIT: I just looked at the auction and noticed that the part numbers are all over the place. I removed the PNs until I can clear up which tensioner is which.

[Mako18]

Thanks. Following Pelican's fairly thorough instructions, they never use either of those tools.

Hmm weird because I have "101 performance projects for your bmw 3 series 1982-2000" from pelican and its stressed to use them. I would want to be sure everything is as close to perfect as it can be, its a job that should only be done once!! but to each his own..

[MatRacer]

Bringing back an old one

according to the bentley, you only need the vanos sprocket rotating tool (spanner tool) is for 3/95 and later cars...

I Didn't anythnig about the vanos air adator...?

[gregslow318i]

Bringing back an old one

according to the bentley, you only need the vanos sprocket rotating tool (spanner tool) is for 3/95 and later cars...

I Didn't anythnig about the vanos air adator...?

its a pta if you dont have it but it can be done w/out it

[e30s52]

You can rent them off ebay for 25 a week. I think thats what I paid.

[MatRacer]

You can rent them off ebay for 25 a week. I think thats what I paid.

Them meaning all the required tools? (IE cam locking, flywheel locking, etc...)

[e30s52]

It came with everything besides the chain tensioner and TDC pin but don't quote me on that. It has been awhile since I have done the swap. If you find it on ebay for rent ask them what is included.

[isolatos]

My head is cracked. I have a guy that has a complete head (cams, vanos, etc) that I can get for $350. If my thinking is correct I shouldnt need any special tools to just swap the head-correct? Only if I wanted to take the head in to get cleaned and checked for cracks/resurfacing. Thanks-I have just started to research this..

[jrdeamicis]

You will have to remove the timing chain which requires taking the vanos off. So yes you need the tools.

You can get it VERY close without the tools. But it won't be perfect.

[matt]

Definitely have the new head cleaned and checked out. Cheapest $80 you will ever spend if it's cracked.

[isolatos]

Right on, thanks guys. I am nervous about dealing with this vanos system for some reason. Does anyone rent the tools out?

[LivingLegend06]

Right on, thanks guys. I am nervous about dealing with this vanos system for some reason. Does anyone rent the tools out?

Did you even read the first post?