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Adam_B
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11th May 08 at 13:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
whats Vanos?
Robbo
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Basically a VVTi/VTEC system
Robbo
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/VANOS

E46 M3's have M Double-VANOS

Thats a point actually Jambo, has the VANOS ever been replaced under warranty? These have the E36 M3 enines don't they? VANOS repairs can cost up to £2k
Jambo
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11th May 08 at 13:17   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Vanos is fine if you look after the car, it hasnt been replaced but there is no need to as its quiet. Not every one goes wrong, its just the usual sceptisicsm with anycar.

Interior i have no pics of but needs a claen before i take photo's as its seriously filthy.

Couple of small things i want to touch up on it too.

Will hopefully pick it up this week
Marshall
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is this contoled with a dephaser pulley, operated by a oil soleniod?
Robbo
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Keep an eye on the VANOS dude As you say, they don't all go but it is a common heard of problem
Adam_B
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can you get a hardtop for them?
Robbo
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11th May 08 at 13:32   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Yes
Robin
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It's normally the VANOS solenoids which go, they don't cost a lot to replace, few hundred quid for the pair.
Joe
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11th May 08 at 13:34   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Nice one Jambo, thought I saw a pig flying over before looks proper smart though.
Tom
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11th May 08 at 15:41   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
jambo good lad!!!!! It looks lovely in blue

Presume you had a drive, is it as balls out fast as you would think?!

Be careful

[Edited on 11-05-2008 by Tom]
Corsa_Sport21
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11th May 08 at 15:44   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Very nice mate.

Hate to say it tho but it is true about the
Vanos failing on the 3.2 engines and not just internet talk.

And if it does fail its big bucks.
Tom
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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Very nice mate.

Hate to say it tho but it is true about the
Vanos failing on the 3.2 engines and not just internet talk.

And if it does fail its big bucks.


He know's all this, he's been doing his reading up on it he's been looking at them for long enough
Jambo
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Vanos can go yes, but as mentioned its the usual scare mongering you get with any car. Just like how TXB's are 100% going to blow up on calbibras. Me and stu both owned them and i had a problem with everything apart from the TXB

Vanos is quiet, if it goes wrong im capable of fixing it for less than your average bear.
Corsa_Sport21
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11th May 08 at 16:01   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Tom
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Originally posted by Corsa_Sport21
Very nice mate.

Hate to say it tho but it is true about the
Vanos failing on the 3.2 engines and not just internet talk.

And if it does fail its big bucks.


He know's all this, he's been doing his reading up on it he's been looking at them for long enough


I never said he didnt
Corsa_Sport21
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11th May 08 at 16:03   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
quote:
Originally posted by Jambo
Vanos can go yes, but as mentioned its the usual scare mongering you get with any car. Just like how TXB's are 100% going to blow up on calbibras. Me and stu both owned them and i had a problem with everything apart from the TXB

Vanos is quiet, if it goes wrong im capable of fixing it for less than your average bear.


Yes i know this as ive had a Cali turbo.TXBs blowing IS just internet bullshit.They go because theve not been looked after properly.

I was gonna use Pulsars and gearboxes as an example but that would be a BAD example
CORSA NUT
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11th May 08 at 16:11   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Jambo i am VERY impressed

Well done mate!
Marc
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Jambo you tart!!!!

Prefer the coupe, but very nice!!!!
Daniel_Corsa
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11th May 08 at 17:04   View Garage View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote
Jealous!!!

Looks pimp as fook Jambo, enjoy it get that roof down!

April '06' Corsasport Feature Car | Aug '08' Total Vauxhall Feature Car | Spring '09' Fast Car Feature Car
Colin
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Very nice.
Jambo
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It sounds fappin boss.
Ian W
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Looks mint

I imagine it will be pretty different to the Astra
RS6
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blue is better than black anyday
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Jambo


thats lovely

Drives supercharged Tec with torque
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no flip Cav then?

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