Vanos work

kav · 05-22-2018, 08:13 PM

Hi Guys
I'm looking to have some preventative work done on the vanos.

I've used both bimmersport and RMP in the GTA. Anyone have any luck having this work done at a shop in the GTA. Seems like very finicky work and I want to be sure the shop can handle it.

Cyclops · 05-23-2018, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by kav

Hi Guys
I'm looking to have some preventative work done on the vanos.

I've used both bimmersport and RMP in the GTA. Anyone have any luck having this work done at a shop in the GTA. Seems like very finicky work and I want to be sure the shop can handle it.

RMP should be able to handle this, now I'm not speaking from experience but I've heard nothing but competence from this shop.

I have a small leak coming from Vanos myself, I bought all the seals and bolts so will be taking mine apart later this week. Fingers crossed!

tominizer · 05-23-2018, 01:08 PM

Independent Tuning in Scarborough. The Owner Mark had an E46 M3 and is well versed in this motor. Only place I take my Zee.

GTA Z4MC · 05-23-2018, 06:26 PM

Rocco
RMP would be my choice
He know the S54 better than most

kav · 05-23-2018, 06:57 PM

Thanks guys!!

kav · 05-23-2018, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by tominizer

Independent Tuning in Scarborough. The Owner Mark had an E46 M3 and is well versed in this motor. Only place I take my Zee.

Have you had them do work on the vanos?
I know lots of people know these cars and engines but even the know shops have sometimes been less than stellar. Never had a problem with Rocco.

tominizer · 05-29-2018, 08:29 AM

I talked to Mark yesterday and although he can do it, he says better to go to someone with a LOT of experience with the VANOS. He said he's had limited time playing with it.

ShawnPaul · 07-11-2018, 03:21 PM

At what point do I get this worked on? Do I wait for signs? Or do I just say that it's 11 years old and 80k and I should just do it?

GPower · 07-14-2018, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by tominizer

I talked to Mark yesterday and although he can do it, he says better to go to someone with a LOT of experience with the VANOS. He said he's had limited time playing with it.

I think they are more into Audis. They are close to work. Good shop and have some nice Audi sport cars at the back.

GPower · 07-14-2018, 11:42 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnPaul

At what point do I get this worked on? Do I wait for signs? Or do I just say that it's 11 years old and 80k and I should just do it?

I wouldn't wait for signs. I think it's a good idea to do a preventative maintenance before it's gets to the signs. I will be doing both Vanos and rod bearings one at a time.

ShawnPaul · 07-31-2018, 12:45 PM

Rmp won't get back to meet via online booking, email, Facebook or phone. Vacation perhaps?

Anyone have any other good recommendations for a suspension repair I need. I'm in Mississauga and prefer somewhere not too far away.

Cyclops · 07-31-2018, 03:17 PM

what do you need done? Ivo at Columbus Automotive is pretty good.

ShawnPaul · 07-31-2018, 07:55 PM

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what do you need done? Ivo at Columbus Automotive is pretty good.

Hit a pothole. Something is rattling. I ended up getting an appointment at a place in Oakville. Hopefully they can help me out.

Lucky1 · 09-09-2018, 08:28 PM

How does one know when their vanos needs maintenance? More importantly how do you know ahead of time to be preventative before its too late and what happens if you miss it?

Think I know the answer to the last part but probably should have gotten confirmation BEFORE I got an S54 oops

kyriian · 09-19-2018, 08:54 AM

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Originally Posted by ShawnPaul

Rmp won't get back to meet via online booking, email, Facebook or phone. Vacation perhaps?

Anyone have any other good recommendations for a suspension repair I need. I'm in Mississauga and prefer somewhere not too far away.

Too late now but White Eagle Motors handle plenty of BMWs, last time I went for some fluid swaps seems to show they are fairly competent

AK72 · 10-05-2018, 02:14 PM

BMWizard know our cars by hart, and his rate is unbeatable

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