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**EMPOWERD** · 12-15-2011, 07:57 AM

Kinda sounds like your timing chain guides or an early-diagnose of spline gear bearing wear. If you suspect your VANOS, go to a shop and have them run adaptation on the VANOS unit via their GT1... if it passes, it's probably still in good condition.

12-15-2011, 07:57 AM	#4
EMPOWERD Senior Moderator/Event-Coordinator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Mrs. Sauga Posts: 9,965 Car: E46 M3\|E93 335i\|GT2 My Albums	Kinda sounds like your timing chain guides or an early-diagnose of spline gear bearing wear. If you suspect your VANOS, go to a shop and have them run adaptation on the VANOS unit via their GT1... if it passes, it's probably still in good condition. __________________ My YouTube video -- RANDY SPARRE --