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Does this recall fix - replacing the VANOS bolts - require removal of the valve cover? Mine is in the recall and I was planning to do the valve cover gasket (and, probably, a new valve cover) within the next year (i.e., Spring/Summer).
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Yes it requires the VC to come off. If you get the recall performed and have had no issues, BMW will supply the new bolts and VC gasket. If any of the Vanos gears have had the bolts break or work loose those get replaced too. There is a pdf somewhere here that explains what parts are getting replaced in relation to various stages of failure/damage.
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Whoops. You are definitely correct. My mistake. Sorry for the bad info.
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Actually, I sorta hoped it would be the VANOS gear bolts... It would've saved me the trouble of replacing the valve cover gasket myself.
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Exact same bolts and procedures in both recalls. Why BMW excluded certain cars with identical engines that came down the same assembly line is a mystery for the ages.
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I just received a notification from my dealer that my 2011 128i is subject to the recall but I really don't want them to do anything now since the bolt replacement has recently been done - is there a way to register the repair as complete with BMW and avoid those pesky recall reminders? |
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Does this effect all n52s during the interval or not? I have a 2011 and checked NHTSA and it only lists the pvc. Also, the recall says 155k affected and also 1% affected which makes no sense unless they mean 1% of all BMW during that period.
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