Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

AndyW · 02-20-2022, 03:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Route 16

payment sent, thank you sir

Did you get an invoice from Mark? I haven't yet.

Move Over · 02-20-2022, 07:06 PM

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Originally Posted by AndyW

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Originally Posted by Route 16

payment sent, thank you sir

Did you get an invoice from Mark? I haven't yet.

are you referring to me? (I'm Alex).

Send me a message - my inbox was a bit clogged, and couldn't get it cleared out via the mobile app. Should be good to go now.

AndyW · 02-20-2022, 07:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Move Over

are you referring to me? (I'm Alex).

Send me a message - my inbox was a bit clogged, and couldn't get it cleared out via the mobile app. Should be good to go now.

Sorry...don't know why I typed Mark. Will resend. Thx. Congrats on the new baby!

Silos · 02-22-2022, 05:39 PM

does anyone have a set of the stock, unbroken covers they can give/sell me for science, please?

Redd · 02-22-2022, 06:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Silos

does anyone have a set of the stock, unbroken covers they can give/sell me for science, please?

If you wanna 3D scan you probably need just one good one. I believe they're all the same.

Silos · 02-22-2022, 06:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

If you wanna 3D scan you probably need just one good one. I believe they're all the same.

Oh, really!? That's good to know. Thank you, sir.

Redd · 02-22-2022, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Silos

Oh, really!? That's good to know. Thank you, sir.

Yeah shd be easier to source one good piece. Most of them crack during the removal process.

Move Over · 02-23-2022, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Silos

does anyone have a set of the stock, unbroken covers they can give/sell me for science, please?

All 4 of mine snapped pulling them off 😵*💫

Silos · 02-23-2022, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Move Over

All 4 of mine snapped pulling them off 😵*💫

Yikes.

Down_Shift · 02-23-2022, 10:15 AM

How to purchase ?

Move Over · 02-23-2022, 12:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Down_Shift

How to purchase ?

I have sets available - please PM me.

BabyHaulr · 02-23-2022, 06:21 PM

I swapped mine out and they all broke to pieces too. the plastic was so brittle.

asma123 · 02-24-2022, 12:56 AM

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Originally Posted by chaoqi

Did anyone else order these direct from Slon but not receive them? I paid on Nov. 12 for the VANOS covers and DCT pan pack and they were supposed to be shipped the following week.

I received one box but only received the DCT pan pack. Now I can't seem to get a response from him about when the VANOS covers will arrive...

I messaged him directly from Instagram. He sent me invoice through paypal and I got them in about a month. Shipped from Russia to Canada

Melbourn3 · 02-24-2022, 04:13 PM

Did you guys put anything below to covers to prevent pieces of plastic falling into the engine? My shop is doing the install and I'm extremely paranoid of it happening.

drwankel · 02-24-2022, 04:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

Did you guys put anything below to covers to prevent pieces of plastic falling into the engine? My shop is doing the install and I'm extremely paranoid of it happening.

Use some shop rags. (blue disposable shop towels)

Move Over · 02-25-2022, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

Did you guys put anything below to covers to prevent pieces of plastic falling into the engine? My shop is doing the install and I'm extremely paranoid of it happening.

Once you take off the lower timing cover it's pretty difficult for things to fall in the engine. I wouldn't get worked up over it. It's fairly open once the tiling cover is off.

Helmsman · 02-25-2022, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

Did you guys put anything below to covers to prevent pieces of plastic falling into the engine? My shop is doing the install and I'm extremely paranoid of it happening.

Suggest you pay extra attention to the way the covers are mounted, ask for pictures if you dont know the shop. My guys had to take of valve covers and redo (check earlier pics in this thread).

Good luck!

Move Over · 02-25-2022, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Helmsman

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Originally Posted by Melbourn3

Did you guys put anything below to covers to prevent pieces of plastic falling into the engine? My shop is doing the install and I'm extremely paranoid of it happening.

Suggest you pay extra attention to the way the covers are mounted, ask for pictures if you dont know the shop. My guys had to take of valve covers and redo (check earlier pics in this thread).

Good luck!

Agreed, and have them manually crank them engine too ensure everything single snap Is secured. I had two that I didn't realize weren't snapped into place until I turned the motor.

Accel Junky · 02-28-2022, 06:14 AM

I did not realize how expensive these were. I thought maybe with the Russian currency down against the USD right now there would be a savings but I guess they do business only in USD anyways.

serranot · 02-28-2022, 08:26 AM

Shipping from Russia turned off by some companies. It likely will be difficult to get these at the moment.

Helmsman · 02-28-2022, 03:02 PM

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Originally Posted by serranot

Shipping from Russia turned off by some companies. It likely will be difficult to get these at the moment.

As it looks not much will be able to ship out, or in, from russia for a foreseeable future.

Move Over · 02-28-2022, 07:19 PM

My three shipments from Russia have been moving. One left before the drama, 2 left right after. Will try to keep these coming for you guys as best I can. I have pretty close contact with Mikhail and keep this thread updated on supply.

We've supplied about 50 sets of these, between Facebook and M3P over the last 3 months.

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Move Over Colonel 1316 Rep 2,496 Posts Drives: M3 6MT Join Date: May 2015 Location: Peninsula iTrader: (9)	My three shipments from Russia have been moving. One left before the drama, 2 left right after. Will try to keep these coming for you guys as best I can. I have pretty close contact with Mikhail and keep this thread updated on supply. We've supplied about 50 sets of these, between Facebook and M3P over the last 3 months. __________________ 2010 E92 M3 DCT
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