N42/N46 Startup Rattle - Is Replacing exhaust VANOS the solution?

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I try to fix that annoying cold startup rattle on my 2001 E46 316ti Compact BMW with N42 engine and 200.000km on the odometer by replacing the exhaust VANOS unit. It didn't work but check the FIX here: • N42/N46 Startup Rattle...
Check out my related videos:
- N42/N46 Startup Rattle - Fixed: • N42/N46 Startup Rattle...
- Chain and tensioner replacement: • N42/N46 Chain Replacem...
- Disassembling and inspecting VANOS units: • N42 Exhaust VANOS Disa...
- Timing procedure: • N42/N46 Timing Procedure
0:00 Intro
0:21 Symptoms, chain and tensioner replacement, VANOS inspection
1:20 Replacement VANOS unit from a donor engine
2:31 Locking tools
3:14 Checking VANOS adaptations with INPA before replacement
3:58 Putting the engine in TDC
6:13 Replacing exhaust VANOS unit
10:58 Tips on replacing valve cover gasket
11:59 Starting the engine after replacement
12:21 Verifying VANOS adaptations after replacement
13:00 Did replacing the exhaust VANOS unit work? Is the startup rattle gone?
13:53 Check out my next video for a solution!
PARTS:
- Exhaust VANOS unit: 11361707315
- VANOS bolt: 11367500574
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@FeeeshEP3 2 жыл бұрын

the n42 struggle is real… but when they are running well, they are very smooth and pleasant to drive. As always thank you for sharing.

@e30_lad_ireland 2 жыл бұрын

N42 and n46 are running well when maintained and not neglected. Great video as always!

@divakism 2 жыл бұрын

Drove my 316 TI for 4 years with the same cold start rattle. I sold it without being fixed because i could not find the problem. Another interesting video! Thank you!

@starchmed 2 жыл бұрын

Great video as always!

@afterfive1620 2 жыл бұрын

Have 320i with N46...recently acquired...I will subscribe to learn more...worked on other cars but this my first BMW..thanks

@LeonardoCostaUSA 4 күн бұрын

hahaha !! Awesome video, man!! I've just loved it !!

@donjohnsen5297 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same problem (video/sound on my chanel). I wrote a message in an e46 forum to get some help and sb. mentioned that it could be the check valve in the oil filter housing. I can't wait to see your solution ;) BR

@gerhardlourens7930 6 ай бұрын

!!!!!!SOLVED!!!!!! Ive had this noise 3 times now and it goes away when i change my oil. the oil only lasts 2 years. it is normal for it to only last two years even if you only put a 1000 miles on it. it deteriorates even quicker when the car stands for long periods. for me it comes back every two years till i service it, if i use the car every day, or once a week. ive been on all forums and no one seems to realize it.

@simplelangperorock 6 ай бұрын

Is it very hard to put the new Vanos in the chain using 2 hands? Or are there any special tricks?

@simplelangperorock 6 ай бұрын

Hi chief, great awesome job. Will this concept theory be applied to N51/N52 engines? Same locking tool and procedure? I have to replace the bolt heads on the Exhaust Camshaft. please advise chief. Thx

@edgarfaraidzere3297 4 ай бұрын

Thanks very help full👌.working on my one hopefull that rattling dessapear.its also misfiring😢

@lelekkozje3049 2 жыл бұрын

I also have a nasty sound when starting the engine. It's from vanos. How to check the vanos before buying to make it in bad condition ?? I mean a used vanos.

@simplelangperorock 6 ай бұрын

When rotating the Crankbolt, How do you know if the Camshafts are ‘Dead Center?’ How do the Camshafts look like when they are dead center?

@burak7638 2 жыл бұрын

So whats the solution now? İm so depressed with this Startup rattle. İve checked my Oil Filter it was half full the next day for years i thought it was the oil Filter housing. Which Oil you Guys use ? If we have minus Celsius i dont have this rattle which i have everyday in the morning. So i think if the oil is thicker the oilpump builds more pressure. İve tried 0W40 5W40. İve read about that this engine is similiar to the psa engines from Peugeot etc. These engine only can use 0W30 and 5W30 i will Change my oil to thst next time. My car began to rattle after i switched my original BMW battery to a exide one idk how its related

@user-tc3ze1vd8c 10 ай бұрын

Hi can I ask you I have error code 2A61 and after replacing timing chain have problem with cold start and can be problem with timing on vanos I have angle intake 114.9 and exhaust 54.6 .i dont know where start solved this problem if check valvatronic shaft or sensor of vanos on intake or intake vanos or chain or any thing can you help me

@simplelangperorock 6 ай бұрын

Good job. Did you have to use special tool or trick on putting the new one? You kinda lost there. I know you had to use both hands. Any tips or tricks on putting the new one? Steps? Thanks chief

@KilliKonKarnage 9 ай бұрын

This is a great video thank you

@deniskiecka5408 2 жыл бұрын

Hello BimmerZen, I am having the same issue with my N42 engine. I tried already replacing the chain + chain tensioner, inspected VANOS units, replaced oil pump and this is still rattling. My guess for now is to replace oil filter housing, but not sure if it's gonna help. I look forward to check out you coming videos on this topic. btw thanks for the content - it's helpful and interesting ;)

@BimmerZen 2 жыл бұрын

I had the same issues and replaced many parts... now it seems that the check valve in the oil filter housing is the culprit. I am making a video on that this week.

@seasonedtoker 2 жыл бұрын

@@BimmerZen najprej preveri, ce mas dovolj dolg filter/vlozek ali probaj s kako drugo firmo filtra. Ena varianta je, da ti filter ne drzi ventila zaprtega in ti olje odtece nazaj v karter.

@calebrutherford9010 Жыл бұрын

Was the oil check valve at fault? Just bought one of these bmw which has low oil pressure for 5 seconds at startup, otherwise drives great!

@jordan_watts_ 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this video! I've had exactly the same issue on my N42 engine, a weird growling type rattle that lasts for around a second after not driving for several hours. Always thought it might be the sound the vanos makes dry until it gets oil pumped to it, hopefully we'll find out soon what it is because that noise is annoying and worrying lol

@burak7638 2 жыл бұрын

So what was it ???

@jordan_watts_ 2 жыл бұрын

Watch his video after this he explains his noise was the check valve inside the oil filter housing, I've tried cleaning cleaning my check valve and it stopped the noise for a little while but now its returned. I'm wondering if I didn't clean it well enough or if there is another problem.

@burak7638 2 жыл бұрын

@@jordan_watts_ ive Opened the oil Filter after 1 day and it was half full of oil or are some hoses clogged that this oil in the housing cant get to the engine fast enough

@rakyatbiasa702 Жыл бұрын

Try check the smallest oil filter seal inside the housing that we replace with every oil change, if the seal is worn, the pressure in the system will become low since the oil leaks trough and end up in the oil pan

@pawe7825 2 жыл бұрын

In my case great for startup rattle is new oil filter after about 5000km and always high oil level. Check it out.

@lelekkozje3049 2 жыл бұрын

Hello. Do you need to block the flywheel to replace the vanos ??

@BimmerZen 2 жыл бұрын

No, if you do the procedure as described in my video.

@theojaguar94 Жыл бұрын

Tnkx for shearing but mine smokes too

@BimmerZen Жыл бұрын

Check my videos on valve stem seals for fixing oil consumption

@ethxnhxrst1575 Жыл бұрын

whats the black container next to windsceen wash and the thing ontop of the exhaust manfiold, my n46 318 doesnt have either of those?

@BimmerZen Жыл бұрын

That black thing is the secondary air pump and the silver thing is the one-way valve. They are installed on most N42/N46 engines with EURO 4 emission standard. The secondary air pump is activated on cold startup for a minute or so and pumps extra air via one-way check valve in to the exhaust ports in the cylinder head. This way the catalytic converter heats up faster and the engine produces less emissions.

@ethxnhxrst1575 Жыл бұрын

@@BimmerZen ok i see, i don’t have any cats, so i’m assuming that’s why they’re missing

@andrewclarke9467 7 ай бұрын

@@ethxnhxrst1575I too have the N46 318i. And it's not fitted with either as you described. Uk model

@tahirzeeshan500 10 ай бұрын

When re installing the koged part or the vanos ( the one in contact with timing chain) does orientation matter? It looks like the impulse sender matters but the whole vanos assembly doesn't? Please explain. I need to know if it matters 😅

@tahirzeeshan500 10 ай бұрын

I plan to change my exhaust vanos unit with cheap febi bilstein from autodoc. Is it good? Original bmw is at 700 each in norway 😂

@BimmerZen 10 ай бұрын

@@tahirzeeshan500 Orientation of the sprocket is not important. The important part that needs to be oriented correctly is the impulse sending gear. These are oriented correctly with the front locking tool with pins that engage with the holes on the impulse sending gears.

@BimmerZen 10 ай бұрын

@@tahirzeeshan500 I haven't seen aftermarket VANOS units, but FEBI Bilstein should be an OK choice. I haven't had any issues with their parts so far.

@tahirzeeshan500 10 ай бұрын

@@BimmerZen ok. Thank you very much for answering. Im much more confident on doing this job and swaping valvestems now.👍

@thris68 2 жыл бұрын

About the valve cover gasket, apart for putting the silicone on the cylinder head I think you also should put some silicone between the valve cover itself and the gasket.

@omarhachimi7364 2 ай бұрын

Is this the same as the n43?

@BimmerZen 2 ай бұрын

No.

@omarhachimi7364 2 ай бұрын

@@BimmerZen the issue that im having is that the exhaust camshaft is not really on the correct timing, the intake is, i need to correct it but i don't want to block the flywheel would that be possible?

@netmaster78 Жыл бұрын

Catless headers but secondary airpump? Not by default i guess?

@BimmerZen Жыл бұрын

It's stock and it has cats on the headers.

@robertasb4911 Жыл бұрын

Replaced exhaust vanos unit with brand new one and the rattle is completely gone

@peterastley-sparke7526 2 жыл бұрын

Dear BimmerZen: Thanks for a very helpful video, especially the procedure for removing a VANOS unit in situ. However, while you demonstrated how to replace an exhaust VANOS unit, you never explained why you thought it would solve the startup rattle? I couldn't see why it would work so was not surprised that it didn't cure the problem. Surely the symptoms point to oil starvation? Oil drains away from the cylinder head when the car is left standing, and this causes a rattle in the valve gear, etc. This stops once oil pressure is restored (about 1-2 seconds after starting the engine). I have found that turning the engine over (but not starting it) solves the problem because the oil pump is mechanical. So, the solution has to lie with the oil filter or related parts? Something is allowing oil to drain from the cylinder head... Anyway, sorry for the long comment and thanks as always for your hard work in marking these videos!

@BimmerZen 2 жыл бұрын

I have read on the internet that exhaust VANOS units get worn out and can cause the rattle. If you take a look at my VANOS inspection videos, you can see that there are some wear marks, so I thought that maybe the oil drains from the exhaust VANOS unit, causing it to start depleted of oil. Another possibility is that the VANOS unit locking pin gets stuck due to wear.

@peterastley-sparke7526 2 жыл бұрын

@@BimmerZen Thanks, that make sense. 👍

@burak7638 2 жыл бұрын