Thank you for all your reply. Here is an update.
My Indy advised me to tow my vehicle to dealer for warranty request. Out of warranty request for VANOs unit replacement is declined. Dealer offers to look for used oem VANOs part or aftermarket part vs new oem part to help with total cost. What do you guys think? Does it sound legit? Many thanks!
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Originally Posted by Subydayo
I'd look for a private place that specializes in BMW, but it doesn't seem that intensive... They take the valve cover off, use a timing tool, and replace the bolts. The recall mentions you should replace the VANOS sprockets, but if they aren't damaged I don't see that being necessary. That's just me though, definitely not a pro to take my word on that. The BMW VANOS sprockets are ~$600 each. Since they're opening the valve cover, it makes sense to replace the gaskets. They also have to look for bolts that might have sheared off, which sometimes end up in the oil pan. That's more labor and another gasket that should probably be replaced.
I thought of trying it myself, but I don't have a garage and would've had to rent some tools. A private dealer that specializes in BMW will have already replaced valve covers and gaskets numerous times, and they'll know about the VANOS bolts issue as well.
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