VANOS failure - Which models?

VANOS failure - Which models?

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Kinky

Original Poster:

39,780 posts

275 months

Wednesday 25th October 2006
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Just a quick question, regarding VANOS failures.

My '99 2.5 E39 has the M52TU engine, which has Double-VANOS.

Now when I read of these failures, it's always related to the M-power models - and not generically any TU-engined car.

So - my question - is the potential VANOS failure on any TU'd engine, or just the M-power models?

Many thanks in advance,

K

Philrose

478 posts

248 months

Wednesday 25th October 2006
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I believe its the S50 thats prone to vanos failure

vixpy1

42,664 posts

270 months

Wednesday 25th October 2006
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Just the M cars as far as i know

Kinky

Original Poster:

39,780 posts

275 months

Wednesday 25th October 2006
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Many thanks folks.

I hasten to add I don't have an engine problem - just being precautionary - ie - what could I do now to prevent it occurring.

Thanks again,

K

rallycross

13,213 posts

243 months

Wednesday 25th October 2006
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I think its been exagerated on forums, dont worry too much!