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Subject: Re: Feedback
Author: rajaieq as Rajaie (moderator) : 955 posts
Posted on: 2010-03-01 20:35:06

Very interesting observation from Webhorn and Henrik. Thanks for sharing!
I am not aware of a relationship between vanos seals replacement and oil sludge in the crankcase vent system. I wouldn't be surprised if there was a relationship.
Replacing the vanos seals repairs the vanos and variable valve timing system. This allows the engine to run at optimal performance. With the failed seals the engine is handicapped and is functioning with the wrong timing. The outcome of this might translate to sludge in the CCV system. I can't explain why this would happen, but I wouldn't be surprised if it did and there is a plausible explanation for it.

Maybe Webhorn and Henrik you two could investigate this some in your respective BMW forums. You live in a cold climate area and would have a better chance engaging with owners in such an environment.
I can also try to get more info on this, especially in the US.

Thanks very much for your super observations!

Rajaie
528i 5sp 06/00

The Vanos Forum | Message Thread:

Feedback - henrikk 2010-02-27 13:39:16 (594 views)
- Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-02-27 13:48:46 (488 views)
  - Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-02-27 15:09:28 (509 views)
    - Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-02-27 23:18:20 (545 views)
      - Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-02-28 03:15:18 (513 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - webhorn4477 2010-02-28 17:36:18 (499 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-03-01 10:10:37 (453 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-03-01 20:35:06 (424 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-03-02 08:52:28 (448 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-03-03 22:41:49 (459 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-03-04 14:09:47 (427 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-03-06 22:43:27 (446 views)
        Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-03-06 14:39:12 (387 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-03-06 22:47:07 (486 views)
        
        Time to solve things out - henrikk 2010-03-07 09:27:24 (457 views)
        
        Re: Time to solve things out - webhorn4477 2010-03-07 16:31:42 (439 views)
        
        Re: Time to solve things out - henrikk 2010-03-08 07:11:21 (414 views)
        
        Re: Time to solve things out - henrikk 2010-03-08 16:12:21 (441 views)
        
        Re: Time to solve things out - webhorn4477 2010-03-09 15:44:33 (899 views)
        
        Re: Time to solve things out - henrikk 2010-03-09 17:23:18 (398 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-02-28 20:02:31 (451 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - Rajaie 2010-02-28 17:35:28 (416 views)
        
        Re: Feedback - henrikk 2010-03-01 10:22:35 (470 views)

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