I've been following the threads on Vanos repair etc. with interest, as I've bought a '01 MC with 55K, a S54 motor and a very uneven cold idle. I want to do the Vanos, but would like to hear opinions on the best way to get the best long-term result.
I'm a competent mechanic, and the Beisan procedure looks OK if long. But would I get a better result fitting an exchange Vanos such as that supplied by Steve at MrVanos? It looks like MrV's offering has uprated gears, which I wouldn't get with the full repair kit from Beisan. Any opinions on this would be very welcome!
Beisan v MrVanos
Re: Beisan v MrVanos
I can only vouch for Beisan. I did their seal repair on my -98 MR S50B32 engine about a month ago.
The results were remarkable. Not only did the cold idle problem I had completely disappear but the engine also sounds much better. I had the rattle repair kit at hand but decided to take one step at the time. Now I do not feel I need to do it.
The best thing is how the car drives. Clearly above my expectations. It pulls much more evenly and strongly. It's such a delight to drive!
Their instructions are flawless. It was the first thing I've ever done in the engine itself but it was possible for a medium competent DIYer as myself to do it just following step by step - rather foolproof I'd say.
The results were remarkable. Not only did the cold idle problem I had completely disappear but the engine also sounds much better. I had the rattle repair kit at hand but decided to take one step at the time. Now I do not feel I need to do it.
The best thing is how the car drives. Clearly above my expectations. It pulls much more evenly and strongly. It's such a delight to drive!
Their instructions are flawless. It was the first thing I've ever done in the engine itself but it was possible for a medium competent DIYer as myself to do it just following step by step - rather foolproof I'd say.
Re: Beisan v MrVanos
That's useful - thanks.
Does anyone have experience with the S54 engine and these Vanos repairs? I'm not entirely clear what the issues are with the S54 motor - it doesn't appear in several of the engine categories on the Beisan site, but it's there in the procedures.
Thanks
Roger
Does anyone have experience with the S54 engine and these Vanos repairs? I'm not entirely clear what the issues are with the S54 motor - it doesn't appear in several of the engine categories on the Beisan site, but it's there in the procedures.
Thanks
Roger
Re: Beisan v MrVanos
My S50 and my cousins S50 MC have both been done by Steve 'Mrvanos' and we have had no trouble. Mines been done about 3 years and its perfect. He now uses upgraded solenoid seals that are far superior to the originals that are prone to leak.
///M Roadster - Evolve Stage 3
Re: Beisan v MrVanos
I couldn´t find much about the S54 on Beisans homepage.I found this which might be of help to you though: http://www.m3forum.net/m3forum/showthread.php?t=441481
Per
Per
