Camshafts for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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The camshafts are responsible for opening and closing the valves in time with the movement of the pistons. Sometimes the lobes can become worn or scored, necessitating a replacement of the entire shaft. Performance options are also available with more aggressive cam profiles that allow increased lift and duration.

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ECS M62TU Vanos Seal Rebuild Kit - E39, E38, E53
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Part#: 017301ECS01
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If you're not sure if your Vanos seals are bad then the only question you need to answer is if you've replaced them. Every unit from the factory came with the same failure prone o-rings and seals, even the re-manufactured units you can still get today. The only real fix is by replacing the seals and o-rings with material that is built to last in the oiled, extreme temperature environment found in these kits. 

A premium product replacement with easy to follow instructions makes rebuilding your Vanos unit a must. Even thought the power loss is barely felt it's the opposite result once you replace the seals, every car that gets rebuilt ends up wowing the customer and all of them saying they didn't realize what they lost. 

There are a number of symptoms that will plague your car as a result of these failing seals such as erratic idle, engine hesitation, stalling, and increased fuel consumption to name a few. If you've been chasing down any of these symptoms with no fix then this could be your issue.

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Bremmen Camshaft Position Sensor - E46 E39 E60 E83 Z3 Z4
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A bad cam sensor can cause a variety of problems from hard starting to stalling at low speeds. Cam sensor replacement has been known to cure many drivability issues
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Part#: EVCVSB02
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If you are building an M54 engine for the best possible performance, SPA Performance's 264° / 248° High Performance Camshaft Set may be just what you need! Performance camshafts allow for greater valve lift and increased lift duration, enabling your engine to breathe easier and faster, increasing the amount of fresh air entering the cylinders while allowing more of the exhaust gases to fully exit the cylinders.
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