Timing for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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Timing issues can be detrimental to the longevity of your BMW. If you're getting high in mileage or suspect a timing issue, it's likely time for a timing service. We have everything you need from tensioners to guides here at Turner Motorsport.

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Genuine BMW Stop Disk - T=4mm
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E34,E36,E39

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,S50,S52

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T#:376023
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M5X Dual Vanos Rebuild Kit - E39, E46, E60, E83, Z3, Z4
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Part#: 012017ECS
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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.

While you 're replacing the seals in your Vanos unit it a good time to install anti-rattle spacers to tighten up the gaps in your stock assembly and get rid of that noisy Vanos clatter.

Rebuild instructions : http://bd8ba3c866c8cbc330ab-7b26c6f3e01bf511d4da3315c66902d6.r6.cf1.rackcdn.com/PDF_12017_BMW_M5X_Dual_Vanos_Rebuild_Kits.pdf

This item fits the following BMWs: 

1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi 
1999-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i 
2004-2010 E60 BMW 525i 530i 
2004-2006 E83 BMW X3 2.5i X3 3.0i 
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i 
1999-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i 
2003-2005 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i 

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Febi Timing Chain - Main - E31, E38, E39, E53
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T#:363750
Part#: 11311741746
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Main timing chain running from the crank to both cam gears

ECS S62 VANOS Rebuild Kit
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Part#: 012018ECS01
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The main reason all of the VANOS units will eventually fail is because the material used for the sealing rings from the factory is not designed for that type of environment. When this happens the only option that BMW leaves you with is buying a new and expensive VANOS unit with the same sealing rings that failed in your original unit. The VANOS system found in BMW engines is a great feature (when it’s working properly), keeping your power curve smooth and responsive especially in lower to mid RPM range. What usually goes unnoticed is the gradual loss of power within this range as the vehicle's age due to slowly failing seals within the VANOS unit. The way the VANOS system works is based off of oil pressure triggered by a solenoid that allows for a small range of timing degree adjustment, this is where the power curve is affected. When the seals begin to fail (all of them do) there is less pressure to advance the timing reducing the power in that low to mid range. Because this happens slowly it's very hard to notice a difference until you refresh your VANOS unit, then you easily realize the response you've been missing.
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Rebuilt VANOS Unit - Camshaft Adjuster With Pinion - Priced Each ...
For vehicles with production date from 09/1998
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Part#: 11361438694RKT
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Part#: 11211742435
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Genuine BMW Sprocket -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E38,E39,E53 X5

Fits BMW Engines including:
M62

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Genuine BMW Plug-On Tool - No. 117200


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Genuine BMW Vanos Gearbox, Outlet
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E39 M5,E39

Fits BMW Engines including:
S62

BMW Tensioner
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Part#: 2894
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Used for servicing engine timing on the M60 & M62 Engines Includes: 2894X01 - 2-pin socket 2894X02 - L-shaped locking pin 2894X03 - Locking fixture (Bottom)* 2894X04 - Locking fixture (Top)* 2894X05 - Threaded pin 2894X07 - TDC Pin 2894X08 - Vanos socket 2894X09 - Alignment block (Right)* 2894X10 - Alignment block (Left)* 2894X11 - Metal pins 2894X13 - Vanos Block (Red) Services: BMW's from '92-'03 Range Rover '03-'05 Compare to BMW Factory Tool: 116462 & 116440
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A commonly failing component