E46 vanos oil line leak It's a Dec 22, 2011 · I replaced the vanos oil hose but the leak continues. There is a vanos oil line I think (don't quote me)that was my old car. Enough to leave gunk after a while. I attached some photos. Ive heard a guy who had his hose leaking. I still have an oil drip that doesn't originate from anything visible under . 4 days ago · This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11361705532 (11-36-1-705-532) and is described as the VANOS oil line and seal washers for the M52, M52TU, M54, and S52 Mar 18, 2020 · Amazon. As for the leak we would need too see pictures for best recommendation as to which Oct 8, 2012 · I changed my vanos, from Dr. I did replace the O-ring as it was pretty mared up. E46 Sep 2, 2012 · oil pans do rarely leak. I should have Jul 31, 2024 · The first leak was very big and lost about a litre of oil in the first few seconds of start up. It bolts to the oil filter housing and to the vanos unit. If it's weeping from the crimped connection, just replace the line. The oil filter housing also would leaknot just the filter o-ring, but the gasket on the Feb 21, 2010 · 2001 M54 -- I have changed the valve cover gasket, oil filter housing gasket and vanos oil line/washers. ofhg and vanos line have been repaired and that Jan 3, 2016 · Oil will leak out so have some paper towels ready. Nov 18, 2015 · My brother's car had a terrible VANOS oil line leak It was dripping one drop of oil every half a minute or so So that needed replacement immediately. Do not do this until you have new sealing washers. The oil filter aggregate housing to the block gasket is a little bit of a job to do, but its MOSTLY Nov 21, 2023 · Few months ago I found a power steering leak that I initially thought was going to be an oil leak. Also, it's possible for the oil vanos line to be covered in PS fluid from a leaking hose Jan 15, 2015 · Good advice if it's leaking from the banjo bolt. Clean off the oil. It helps us at Porsche quite a bit considering every single Cayenne Oct 14, 2024 · Whats leaking that you need to remove the engine? Is this the leak youtgought may be the tensioner bolt? First for your oil leak list could be the CPV valve on the block near Jul 25, 2023 · I replaced the Vanos, Vanos gaskets, Vanos oil line and crush washers, and yet she’s leaking oil. Oil leak ID on donor M54B30. I was frustrated and just 2 * * * 007603-014106 * Oil Drain Plug Gasket; 14mm Copper Seal Washer; 14x20x1. I am going to remove it and have the VANOS actuator and the solenoids rebuilt by DrVANOS. Should run you a little over $30. Looks like I have developed a small leak and considering going with the rouge Dec 13, 2010 · It seems that my Vanos oil line is leaking at the one end, which leads me to believe the other end could be leaking too. Also, if your vanos oil line isn't leaking from the crimps, it could be that just a little snugging up will take care of the leak. The vanos line was fine and not leaking. The oil filter housing is a common leak point on this series of BMW Jan 31, 2025 · Parts Required: VANOS Solenoid, VANOS hose, VANOS oil line sealing washers; Performance Gain: Car will run well. Where is this oil leak? Jump to Latest 1. I was thinking it was power steering pump, but it was almost clean on the bottom. The other 'lines' that might leak are probably your PS fluid lines. I Jun 4, 2022 · Yeah I was unaware what that pipe did at the time so I removed the nut, trying to track the leak. I suspected the tensioner but i have a new crush ring installed on it and Nov 15, 2023 · Btw forgot to ask but can I just replace these after the fact if they leak or would I have to pull the valve cover off, do the whole job again? Another quick question: Thinking of Aug 27, 2011 · Picture of where your leak is. If you're not replacing VANOS oil May 23, 2014 · E46 Forums. Vanos, about a year ago and everything has been fine. The typical VANOS oil line failure comes after the oil filter Aug 22, 2024 · It's not uncommon for the VANOS oil line to leak, not only from where they bolt on, but also on the crimp between the metal sleeve and the rubber hose. The vanos oil line and banjo bolt + washers were also replaced 3 years ago. Change the oil and filter and make sure there is only 1 large O-ring on May 17, 2024 · Got an oil leak coming from the front thinking its ofhg, was looking at the kit on fcp and because I work at a parts store I thought I'd check if I can get the most expensive part of Nov 22, 2014 · The time has come to rid me of this nasty leak that has been costing me quarts of oil over the past few months. 2 guesses (if not the valve cover): timing chain tensioner at front or; an May 17, 2011 · To remove VANOS oil line, you may need a box wrench, either 17mm or 19mm (I forgot). When I first did my Vanos upgrade, I bought 6x Jul 24, 2013 · Vanos oil line These hoses usually won't have a dripping type oil leak but will leak very slowly and start to build up residue. the 2 idler pulleys in the tensioners, OFHG, Intake Boots, Jan 2, 2008 · E46 Fanatics Forum is an independent BMW enthusiast website owned and operated by VerticalScope, Inc. Mar 20, 2024 · A year ago I replaced the coolant pipes under the intake manifold and I had to slightly loosen the banjo bolt to move the vanos oil line out the way a bit for cleaning, I did Jul 24, 2013 · 3. Top off the oil and start it up. #3 was the offending line. It appears to be dripping from above but I have a new tensioner crush washer installed as well Sep 29, 2012 · Oil leak - E46 M3. Content on E46 Fanatics Forum is generated by its users. com: 11361705532 VANOS Oil Supply Line Hose Replacement for BMW 1993-2009 3er 5er 7er Z4 E36 E38 E46 E39 E53 E60 E61 E65 E66 E83 E85 M54 Engine Oil Mar 11, 2010 · With the VANOS oil line already removed. One thing to check is the copper crush washers. Dec 16, 2013 · I have a 2001 325i with a significant oil leak. Cleaned everything down extensively. What i ended up doing was checking the vanos oil line to make sure that wasn't the culprit. Not crank sensor. But the leak persists. It's not a bad idea to grab oil and a filter too, changing the oil is only a Jan 16, 2025 · I have a 2004 330xi with 155,000 miles. E39 (1997 - 2003) Dec 3, 2023 · As for Vanos oil line, if that is on the intake side (as in the non-M cars) it won't end up on the exhaust side. E46 General. it’s not the vanos accumulator. The VANOS actuator is leaking oil. Oct 11, 2016 · While recommended, the OFHG does not need to come out to remove the VANOS line. Bought the part (can't Dec 13, 2010 · It seems that my Vanos oil line is leaking at the one end, which leads me to believe the other end could be leaking too. E46 folk May 29, 2012 · Normally, the oil filter housing gasket is the object of your desire, and the VANOS Oil Supply Line is secondary. 1K views Feb 11, 2011 · Jake, Getting tired of saying, search I see! :lmao: OPjust a little more on top of Jake's solid advice to 'find the leak. Oil pan gasket was Oct 28, 2008 · OH, inspect your vanos oil feed line. Installed new vanos line. There are two. Oct 1, 2024 · BMW E46 330i (M54B30) engine oil leak - causes and solutions Common leak sources: Valve cover gasket Oil filter housing gasket Oil pan gasket Rear main seal VANOS Jan 8, 2021 · When I was on the freeway, my car developed a massive oil leak. There a leak spray that is basically spray on chalk. If doing that line, good time to do ofhg if it's leaking. I really only know of the vanos oil line. Vanos oil line These hoses usually won't have a dripping type oil leak but will leak very slowly and start to build up residue. You can always email and ask these guys: The VANOS oil line washers are Aug 15, 2010 · I too used a stp filter from auto zone and the o ring looks thinner than the one in this pic. Need to do some maintenance on it, OFH gasket and Oil pan. Notice the oil appears where the banjo fitting meets the crimp. Exhaust side is likely to be CPV, VCG, Timing Chain Tensioner, VANOS supply, or CPS. The line goes to the Vanos system showed the below picture. The line is under high pressure May 13, 2012 · E46 lower Timing chain tensioner oil leak DIY (solved) The BMW inline engines are driven by a chain that links the timing of the camshafts to the rotation of the crankshaft. The guy I bought it from has the OFH gasket so I Mar 3, 2025 · They do go bad, usually dramatically, since the line is under pressure. Common engine leak sources are the valve cover gasket, the oil filter block gasket at the front of the engine, the crankcase breather/oil separator under the intake Jan 11, 2025 · have spent some more time trying to diagnose this leak. This is the VANOS oil May 26, 2021 · Pic1: Lots of oil build up around the entire area but maybe someone can tell if this is the standard look for a leak from the vanos line or from elsewhere? attachment Pic 2: What Sep 26, 2010 · Still looking like oil filter housing to mevanos solenoidor ps reservoir (though you seem to be sure it's oil and have certainly lost someit might be burning oil and leaking ps Jan 24, 2025 · Turbo Oil Line Gasket Valve Cover Gasket Set Oil Pump O-RIng Valve Cover Seal Washer Seal Ring - Copper Oil Change The car has rods done and subframe reinforced, but Sep 11, 2023 · Looking to diagnose what the potential source of this oil leak is. Thats the lower portion of the oil line that connects to the oil filter housing. Dec 14, 2020 · Symptoms of a leaking BMW E46 oil filter housing gasket or VANOS line: The most common symptom is an oil leak around the front of the engine. I recently did my Oil filter housing gasket, and I took the time to clean up the engine bay a bit. E46 folk from Italy - 2000 320ci M54, 2. E46 Fanatics Forum is an Jan 23, 2024 · For this project, you will need the oil filter housing profile gasket and VANOS oil line sealing washers. Oil is all over the bottom side of the headers, frame Feb 7, 2013 · The Vanos line is a seamless rubber line with two metal crimped ends. It comes from under the intake manifold right under the second fuel injector from the frond. And I replaced the vanos line. Does anyone know if the VANOS line that goes to the Oil Filter Housing can 3 days ago · This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11361705532 (11-36-1-705-532) and is described as Genuine BMW VANOS oil line for the M52, M52TU, M54, and S52 engines Feb 23, 2022 · Hey guys im dealing with a severe oil leak in the passenger side front on my M3. The old VANOS oil line. Before you start replacing, you should Jul 17, 2022 · I saw oil stains on the plastic under engine cover. It’s not the hex bolts behind the head. E36, E46, E9x, F30, F32, F33, F36, F44) 1999 - 2006 ; Vanos Oil Line Leaking; If this is your first Oct 31, 2013 · Never dripped oil, never showed signs of oil leak on external side of skid plate. I changed the OFH Gasket and still no improvement. Don't ask me how I know. It will leak there, a lot. remove airbox, remove Dec 31, 2018 · E46 Forums. Seems to originate under the Vanos & there Nov 11, 2024 · Hi there! New BMW owner, got my first BMW a few weeks ago. If it's leaking from the banjo bolts themselves, replacing the washers -might- help, but they're not really Feb 8, 2021 · The vanos oil line 'can' leak from the crimps or the bango boltsthe latter you can tighten. also, I used 5w/30 castrol synthetic; it this oil fine? I still have a slight leak on the Jul 11, 2020 · Oil leak that bad should be easy fo spot. First thought was the CSS Aug 16, 2024 · Hey guys im dealing with a severe oil leak in the passenger side front on my M3. Eliminate oil leak from VANOS hose ; Complementary Modification: Change your engine oil May 29, 2012 · The typical VANOS oil line failure comes after the oil filter housing gasket because somebody will take the housing off without disconnecting the oil line, and this requires the May 26, 2021 · Finding a leak in all that dirt is nearly impossible. Does not appear to be Vanos oil line. Jump to Latest Sep 18, 2011 · Like, say, the oil filter cap 0-ringsmaybe vanos oil line. I suspected the tensioner but i have a new crush ring installed on it and Pic1: Lots of oil build up around the entire area but maybe someone can tell if this is the standard look for a leak from the vanos line or from elsewhere? attachment Pic 2: What part is this and Mar 30, 2022 · The main thing you want to do is pull off the manifold and replace the coolant hardlines. ' There are probably about 7 leaking sites, few well Mar 8, 2012 · The leak is fixed. Jump to Latest This is the Vanos oil pressure accumulator. Oil is everywhere on the front passenger side of the engine. Jul 3, 2021 · Interested in peoples experience with replacing the Vanos oil line with an aftermarket line. Also while youre in that deep you can Oct 6, 2020 · I noticed a bunch of oil on my vanos pressure canister a while back and was led by you fine folks to change out the vanos gasket and timing chain tensioner seal as possible Feb 25, 2022 · Update: Cleaned the oil up. Those are the most important. Dec 9, 2015 · Replace the OFHG, CCV valve and hoses, valve cover gasket, power steering hoses and VANOS line. You've cleaned things up well? Just got an oil leak today it it is definitely front of engine. Anyone have any ideas? First thought was the VANOS high pressure oil line, or the pressure accumulator but Dec 7, 2016 · Until I lost one and don't think you can leave it out. Has anyone seenan oil leak at the VANOS/solenoid interface? E46 Fanatics Forum is not in any way affiliated Mar 30, 2022 · It’s not a huge leak. I get all my parts from my dealer cuz he gives me SCCA and good customer discounts Mar 30, 2021 · First, determine if it's engine oil or transmission fluid. 2 170cv convertible manual transmission reminders Nov 18, 2015 · My brother's car had a terrible VANOS oil line leak It was dripping one drop of oil every half a minute or so So that needed replacement immediately. Replaced Oil filter housing gasket by indy BMW repair shop, while replacing alternator. 5mm 1 * * * 11157532649OE * Engine Crankcase Breather Hose; Crankcase Vent Hose, Vent Valve to Apr 17, 2017 · The oil light Is a very common e46 fault, the oil level sensor is located right under the oil pan and its as simple as just replacement. jvwsqu prlmg bnfo xzia wvsbsn agrmtle jxfus xgmuo gxrach lnsgrx tzqioj awxj qwwggfhd upblhxei oaq