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before the work manuals were available on the internet. It was simply necessary to buy the timing tool, the patient and the thoroughness. The fitters cost me approximately 700euros each, as a preventive measure I replaced the four.
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So I've decided to tackle this one in my garage. I've already started to buy the necessary equipment and parts; also decided this is a great time to replace my disgusting LH valve cover.
Doing plenty of reading up and reviewing the procedures from BMW, and will try my hand at a DIY thread (with this one linked) to try and give back to the forum which continues to help me out anytime I got a question. Thanks to everyone and their feedback, especially Etansinsta! I'm super grateful I came across this post! |
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I emailed Dinan and they said they don't do this anymore cos their engine program got taken over by Carbahn. I emailed Carbahn and no reply. Ah well.
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08-03-2021, 10:59 AM | #30 |
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I still reckon its best to stick with the oem setup. something about metal in there seems a bit suspect if anything were to happen.
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the real risk is on the other bank which we cannot see.
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Here are some pics with the covers installed and pics without the covers just for everyone's reference
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Anyone knows what is this cut hole doing here?
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figured i would update this for anyone feeling lost with regards to the replacement of these plastic covers.
I was able to speak with Carbahn/Dinan and source their metal "covers". Some photos are attached below. |
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Are they completely flat plates with a simple center bore, or do they have any pins/protrusions, of any kind, on the rear surface...? Interested in what some of the s65 pro guys here have to say about this... -Mark in St. Louis |
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DINAN are very much pros.
Here he talking about how they modified them for racing. Forget the time stamp but it's near the end. He said less rod bearings the S65 is there best engine BMW ever made….not best V8, best engine, which I thought was amazing. |
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Flat washers - interesting you own an S65 and haven't heard of Dinan before lol |
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I guess if the main job is just to keep the VANOS spring from unseating itself that would be a great cheap long term fix. But without seeing the underside of the washer it's hard to say if its completely flat or if there are any additional stuff under there.
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I also own a MCoupe, an E61, and an E36 ITS race car...and...what difference does any of that make? If they aren't flat plate steel with a simple center bore then how about you answer my question about any further machining to the backside, instead of being an ass. The "pros" I was referring to, were those that perhaps actually participate in this forum, and in no ways negates that Dinan, and yes, even CarBahn, are "pros", as well. TA -Mark |
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for anyone that couldn't figure it out, yea, they're flat steal washers and i've had no issues with them
there is no instance where the plastic cap will retain the spring if the spring itself fails. Feel free to comment with anymore questions except for the dude above me that got offended about i'm not sure what |
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