How was the engine still running?

Jbonly21 · 12-30-2023, 03:13 PM

This Is What Happened To My BMW E46 M3.
https://youtu.be/xPhlyBJRA0w

MAMSport · 01-14-2024, 10:59 PM

That is the scariest part of the VANOS system failure! Sorry that happened to your engine. What have you decided to do?

Jbonly21 · 01-15-2024, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by MAMSport

That is the scariest part of the VANOS system failure! Sorry that happened to your engine. What have you decided to do?

I ended up replacing the sprocket and dropping the the oil pan. Luckily I found the broken piece.

MAMSport · 01-23-2024, 08:29 AM

Very fortunate that broken tab didn't get caught in the chain or something! Engine is pretty clean. Mine was not this clean, despite regular oil changes with TWS at 8k mile intervals; filter changed between oil changes as well.

Best of fortune with your car and the upgrades!

Jbonly21 · 01-23-2024, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by MAMSport

Very fortunate that broken tab didn't get caught in the chain or something! Engine is pretty clean. Mine was not this clean, despite regular oil changes with TWS at 8k mile intervals; filter changed between oil changes as well.

Best of fortune with your car and the upgrades!

Thanks, did you do the same upgrade, is your new pump a bit louder than before?

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MAMSport Second Lieutenant 87 Rep 265 Posts Drives: '13 128i M-Sport coupe Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: North Shore of MA iTrader: (1)	Very fortunate that broken tab didn't get caught in the chain or something! Engine is pretty clean. Mine was not this clean, despite regular oil changes with TWS at 8k mile intervals; filter changed between oil changes as well. Best of fortune with your car and the upgrades! __________________ E9x M3 front & rear suspension arms; BMW Performance brakes upgraded to drilled rotors in rear; BMW performance shifter; BMW Performance Exhaust; Wave Trac LSD with modified 'nannies'; BMW Euro Intake box; BMW Aluminum Strut Tower bar; ECS front and rear sway bars; 3 stage intake with BPC software; BMW style 78, 17 x 8" wheels with Bridgestone RE 980AS 225/45-17 tires; Koni Special Active struts/shocks, E9x M3 RTABs.
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