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      04-01-2013, 05:19 PM   #220
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Originally Posted by e92zero View Post
^M3PO, it's possible there are 2 separate problem as mose101 pointed out. The valve is the cheaper and easier fix so I figure it doesn't hurt to do that first and I do worry that if the valve indeed is bad, it will eventually damage the VANOS unit over time.

Found the torque spec. It's 15 Nm. I will try to replace it and see if it fixes it and report back.
How easy is this repair? Does it qualify as a DIY....a form of preventative maintenance?
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