Slonik Vanos Hub Covers replacement

Bimmer Barney · 10-14-2021, 10:31 AM

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Originally Posted by Audioslave686

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

So then why does replacing them require removing the bolt?

i guess there is some kind of a confusion.
the only time you need to remove the bolt is when you replace the vanos unit as a whole or installing Carbahn washer.
this specific solution is clipped on and does not require removing the vanos bolts.

I guess my question is how is the OEM cover attached. It looks like the bolt and washer secure it. If not, how is it secured, and how is a replacement and deansbimmer and dinan version secured?

Redd · 10-14-2021, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Bimmer Barney

I guess my question is how is the OEM cover attached. It looks like the bolt and washer secure it. If not, how is it secured, and how is a replacement and deansbimmer and dinan version secured?

Stock = plastic cap which is clipped on

Carbahn = flat washer which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. Requires grinding the front case due to the washer pushing out the bolt by 3-4mm

Deansbimmer = machined steel cap which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. No grinding needed.

Slon Workshop = machined aluminum cap which is clipped on. No grinding needed.

Fezza · 10-14-2021, 10:42 AM

Just came across this issue, so how many of these covers do we need? 2 or 4 for both banks?

Redd · 10-14-2021, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Fezza

Just came across this issue, so how many of these covers do we need? 2 or 4 for both banks?

4 pcs for both banks.

M43S7RO · 10-14-2021, 10:52 AM

Anyone already communicating w slon mind organizing a group purchase? Might be more cost effective to have him to ship a batch to one person in the States.

Ajolives · 10-14-2021, 11:41 AM

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Anyone already communicating w slon mind organizing a group purchase? Might be more cost effective to have him to ship a batch to one person in the States.

I reached out to him this morning and haven't heard back yet. I can bring it up when he responds

BabyHaulr · 10-14-2021, 12:36 PM

this is amazing. will be ordering a set!

DRLane · 10-14-2021, 12:49 PM

Friendly FYI for those contacting Slonik Shop about the gear covers. He's name is Mikhail.

Now y'all don't have to look like the fool I was. 🥴

Audioslave686 · 10-14-2021, 12:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Friendly FYI for those contacting Slonik Shop about the gear covers. He's name is Mikhail.
Now y'all don't have to look like the fool I was. 🥴

HolyChitMeng · 10-14-2021, 02:33 PM

Is the part # for the front gasket 11127838162

Audioslave686 · 10-14-2021, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by HolyChitMeng

Is the part # for the front gasket 11127838162

Yup. Same part number for both sides

Iyzmi · 10-14-2021, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Friendly FYI for those contacting Slonik Shop about the gear covers. He's name is Mikhail.

Now y'all don't have to look like the fool I was. 🥴

And slon/slonik means elephant in Russian.

Audioslave686 · 10-14-2021, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Iyzmi

And slon/slonik means elephant in Russian.

and to be 100% precise. Slonik means little elephant in Russian

Iyzmi · 10-14-2021, 05:04 PM

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And slon/slonik means elephant in Russian.

and to be 100% precise. Slonik means little elephant in Russian

Sort of - it's more like how we would say "kitty" versus "cat." Small elephant would be directly translated as "malinkiy slonik." And that concludes this Russian lesson

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Fezza · 10-14-2021, 05:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Friendly FYI for those contacting Slonik Shop about the gear covers. He's name is Mikhail.

Now y'all don't have to look like the fool I was. 🥴

So did you call him small or big elephant?

Fezza · 10-14-2021, 05:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Stock = plastic cap which is clipped on

Carbahn = flat washer which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. Requires grinding the front case due to the washer pushing out the bolt by 3-4mm

Deansbimmer = machined steel cap which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. No grinding needed.

Slon Workshop = machined aluminum cap which is clipped on. No grinding needed.

And safe to assume any bolt on solution will require re-timing?

Audioslave686 · 10-14-2021, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Fezza

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Originally Posted by Redd

Stock = plastic cap which is clipped on

Carbahn = flat washer which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. Requires grinding the front case due to the washer pushing out the bolt by 3-4mm

Deansbimmer = machined steel cap which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. No grinding needed.

Slon Workshop = machined aluminum cap which is clipped on. No grinding needed.

And safe to assume any bolt on solution will require re-timing?

Bolt on solution will definitely require the timing tool installation due to crazy vanos bolts torque spec.
Removing/installing bolts without it may damage the head.

I'm not 100% positive if the engine need to be retimed.

drwankel · 10-14-2021, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Redd

Stock = plastic cap which is clipped on

Carbahn = flat washer which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. Requires grinding the front case due to the washer pushing out the bolt by 3-4mm

Deansbimmer = machined steel cap which is bolted on using the vanos gear bolt. No grinding needed.

Slon Workshop = machined aluminum cap which is clipped on. No grinding needed.

The carbahn solution does not use the washer, just bolt and steel cap, so no grinding needed. Clarified this on a call with them today.

Redd · 10-14-2021, 06:43 PM

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Originally Posted by drwankel

The carbahn solution does not use the washer, just bolt and steel cap, so no grinding needed. Clarified this on a call with them today.

I'm not so sure about that. Based on pics of seen of the area in front of the VANOS gear bolt, there seems to be only 1mm or so of clearance. The Carbahn cap is 3mm thick. Deansbimmer uses a 2mm cap but the bolt area is recessed to provide clearance.

Again this is just eyeballing from pics available. I've decided to go with the Slonik one just to be certain it doesn't require grinding.

DRLane · 10-14-2021, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Fezza

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Originally Posted by DRLane

Friendly FYI for those contacting Slonik Shop about the gear covers. He's name is Mikhail.

Now y'all don't have to look like the fool I was. 🥴

So did you call him small or big elephant?

He was gracious and I was respectful and a drama free buyer.

He didn't say anything about it until I figured out his name on WhatsApp and then apologized for calling him both Slonik and Slon.

Then he told me about the translation.

Redd · 10-14-2021, 07:04 PM

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Originally Posted by DRLane

He was gracious and I was respectful and a drama free buyer.

He didn't say anything about it until I figured out his name on WhatsApp and then apologized for calling him both Slonik and Slon.

Then he told me about the translation.

I thought his name was Anton cos that's what his PayPal email is.

BP709 · 10-14-2021, 07:15 PM

I'm definitely interested in a set!

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