this is the second time I saw a video in youtube on the broken tensioner guide, seem it a common problem and beisan got an upgrade one for that, btw good job for the detail diy...keep it up brother!!
@bsouza16755 жыл бұрын
Beisan has an upper chain guide that is much better than the stock guide. It is rated for over 300k....fyi
@ChristopherBenoe4 жыл бұрын
You guys do a great job on the "how to" videos. I really want to tackle my VANOS, but get pretty nervous because of the TIMING portion, and all of the little tiny steps. One question - what is the added benefit in switching out the Gear sets ? I would be terrified to touch the chain :)
@FatboysGarage4 жыл бұрын
the main benefit is to freshen the whole system up. so that you know its all new and can be confident in it. sometimes, when we leave old parts in and then those fail and we hav eto go back in again. Plus, we wanted to show how to do all of it. Yes- lots of tiny steps, but done right its worth it!
@andyfreeman40546 жыл бұрын
I'm just after this point, ready to put everything back on and when you do this, I guess the timing is ok but the hubs are off as well as the plate they screw into. I'm having a time figuring out where the spot is to line them up properly... I had to slightly rotate my exhaust cam to put it back in time with my timing tool. Yours fit like a glove with seems a bit disturbing to me for my engine. Hopefully I did this right XD
@FatboysGarage6 жыл бұрын
not being with you watching whats happening on your engine, I cant be sure! BUt compare and take notes in the following videos and lets see!
@andyfreeman40546 жыл бұрын
So I got the dreaded P0014 code for an over advanced camshaft. The car drives amazing and my idle when warm is perfect. Horsepower is there and everything is so much smoother now. I'm thinking that tool is just not built to the right spec and the camshaft maybe be 1 or 2 degrees off. It isn't a stored fault code but it does come back. I'm reluctant to take it all apart because I don't have the time to do this again.
@Livingmybestlife685 жыл бұрын
Andy Freeman did you leave The way it was? Or did you take it apart again and fix the timing? I’m curious because I’m about to do this on my car and I’m debating whether to do it myself or have repair shop to do it.
@hpardo13933 жыл бұрын
Great videos! On my project, one of the studs that holds the valve cover unfortunately fell into the opening and I heard it clank pretty low. Any advice on a tool that could help me find it or advice on where it went potentially? My magnet stick had no luck. Thanks!
@MrColincas3 ай бұрын
How do you tell apart the exhaust gear from the intake gear?
@FatboysGarage3 ай бұрын
If you are talking about the larger ones( cam sprockets) they are the same gears. Or do you mean the splined gears?
@Logank993 жыл бұрын
What the engine making a loud slapping noise? Almost like a rod knock but not as aggressive? I parked my car last night no problems no noises , not today there’s a loud noise://
@biagiolucci4676 жыл бұрын
keep them coming brother!! will you guys ever make a rod bearing video?
@FatboysGarage6 жыл бұрын
biagio lucci yes we will after suspension upgrades,after we are through with VANOS section we’re going to be moving into suspension upgrades, frame reinforcement and maintenance.
@FatboysGarage6 жыл бұрын
Simple answer though: definitely!👍
@ChristopherBenoe4 жыл бұрын
@@FatboysGarage I am looking forward to all these videos!
@bsouza16753 жыл бұрын
Great vid 👍 Thank you!
@benhurd85182 жыл бұрын
What size socket is needed for the timing chain tensioner?
@geb40244 жыл бұрын
can i get a link for that 32mm wrench? please
@FatboysGarage4 жыл бұрын
there is a 32mm wrench from bmw/ecs that is the first link in the description. However, the one we used is a modified wrench we cut in shop. Buy a cheap wrench, and CUT it down to length required to fit in the area, a chop saw will do the trick. If any other questions, just let us know!
@sc2youtube744 Жыл бұрын
Did you just torque it down as hard as you could by hand? I read somewhere it should be like 70nm but it seems nearly impossible to get a torque wrench down there.
@eduki6 жыл бұрын
Is it really necessary to change the sprockets? I didn´t do that on mine when i did the Vanos job...
@FatboysGarage6 жыл бұрын
Its not necessary unless you have excessive wear. We just did because they are often involved with the rattle you hear even with a healthy VANOS system, and we wanted a complete refresh. So no, its not always necessary.
@anthonymontero194 жыл бұрын
How much do you think a repair like this would cost (parts and labor)?
@FatboysGarage4 жыл бұрын
That depends, Are you asking about an entire vanos job? often when you go to a dealership and it has anything to do with VANOs, they dont bother doing the little things, rather they just install a refurbished vanos system and slap you with a 5k bill.
@geb40244 жыл бұрын
looking for one in video
@bsouza16755 жыл бұрын
Beisan part number if you’re interested. .....S54 Exhaust Upper Chain Guide. Item # BS026, $80. For BMW engine S54.... I’m not affiliated with them. I own a 2006 E46 M3 comp package...Thanks for the VIDS 👍
@Ches13h5 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the 32mm wrench?
@FatboysGarage5 жыл бұрын
Here is a 32mm/35mm wrench that doubles for a fan clutch wrench. Not the exact one i used but nonetheless. click.linksynergy.com/deeplink?id=wjLDNk1cnDk&mid=43304&murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ecstuning.com%2Fb-schwaben-parts%2F32-36mm-double-open-end-fan-clutch-wrench%2Fdo-3236%2F
@FatboysGarage4 жыл бұрын
The exact one we used is a wrench we just cut to fit. Worth it for the next car.