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From preventative maintenance on an M60 or M62 to a complete \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU VANOS and timing system overhaul\u003c\/strong\u003e, VANOS Rebuild Kits makes it easy to find high-quality parts for your BMW V8.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"permatex-ultra-black-rtv-gasket-maker-3-oz","title":"Permatex Ultra Black RTV Gasket Maker - 3 oz","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003ePermatex Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker — 3.35 oz.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a proper, leak-free seal during your BMW VANOS and valve cover service with \u003cstrong\u003ePermatex Ultra Black Maximum Oil Resistance RTV Silicone Gasket Maker\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen servicing a BMW VANOS system, removal of the valve cover is often required. 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A sudden failure of an expansion tank, radiator tank, hose connection, or thermostat housing can quickly result in coolant loss and engine overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe G.A.S. cap reduces maximum system pressure from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e29 PSI to 17.5 PSI\u003c\/strong\u003e, helping reduce the load placed on these aging components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1.2 bar pressure setting is still high enough to maintain the cooling system's intended operating characteristics under normal conditions, with G.A.S. testing indicating OEM pressure requirements are maintained up to approximately \u003cstrong\u003e126°C \/ 260°F\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lower-pressure cap cannot prevent every cooling system failure. 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Worn expansion tanks, radiators, hoses, water pumps, and other components should still be replaced as necessary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReplaces \/ Cross-References BMW Part Numbers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17110152374\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17111742231\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e17117639022\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Simple Cooling System Upgrade\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor BMWs still using the original-style 2.0 bar cap, the German Auto Solutions 1.2 bar cap provides a simple way to reduce maximum cooling system pressure while adding a high-quality billet component to the engine bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf your coolant cap is more than five years old, replacing it during routine cooling system maintenance is also a good preventative-maintenance practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBMW Fitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel \/ Series\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eApprox. 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BMW catalogs show the current 17117639022 cap extending into later F-series applications, so I would \u003cstrong\u003enot advertise every F-series BMW as compatible without VIN verification\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"German Auto Solutions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43217647796318,"sku":"gas-billet-coolant-cap","price":54.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0845\/3982\/files\/gas-billet-coolant-cap01.png?v=1787780416"},{"product_id":"m62tu-vanos-rebuild-kit","title":"M62TU VANOS Rebuild Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW M62TU VANOS Rebuild Kit — M62TUB35 \/ M62TUB44 \/ M62TUB46\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRestore proper VANOS operation and performance to your BMW V8 with our \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU VANOS Rebuild Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed specifically for BMW's M62 Technical Update engines, this kit replaces the worn internal seals inside the VANOS adjusters with upgraded, high-quality components designed for improved durability and heat resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW introduced the \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU with single VANOS on the intake camshafts\u003c\/strong\u003e for the 1999 model year. The system uses engine oil pressure to adjust intake camshaft timing, helping improve low- and mid-range torque, fuel economy, emissions, and overall drivability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs these engines age, the original VANOS seals can harden and wear, allowing internal oil pressure to leak past the seals. This can reduce the VANOS system's ability to properly control camshaft timing and contribute to poor performance, fault codes, and uneven engine operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eUpgraded VANOS Seals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur rebuild kit uses upgraded \u003cstrong\u003eFKM (Viton) O-rings\u003c\/strong\u003e in place of the original-style Buna rubber. FKM provides improved resistance to engine heat, oil, and long-term deterioration, making it an excellent material for rebuilding an aging M62TU VANOS system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe kit also includes upgraded \u003cstrong\u003ePTFE\/Teflon sealing rings\u003c\/strong\u003e designed to replace the worn original VANOS seals and restore proper internal sealing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon Symptoms of Worn M62TU VANOS Seals\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of low- and mid-range torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced engine power\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSluggish or difficult acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecreased fuel economy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or uneven idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVANOS or camshaft timing-related fault codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePoor overall engine response\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's important to remember that these symptoms can also be caused by other engine or timing system problems. Proper diagnosis is recommended before rebuilding the VANOS units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKit Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete seal kit for rebuilding the \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU VANOS units\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded \u003cstrong\u003eFKM (Viton) O-rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUpgraded \u003cstrong\u003ePTFE\/Teflon sealing rings\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eImproved resistance to heat and engine oil\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned to restore proper internal VANOS sealing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices both VANOS adjusters on the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFREE VANOS centering ring installation tool included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFree Centering Ring Tool Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper installation of the replacement seals is important for getting the best performance and service life from your rebuilt VANOS units.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery kit includes a \u003cstrong\u003eFREE centering ring tool\u003c\/strong\u003e to help properly size and center the new sealing components during installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEngine Compatibility\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for BMW M62TU VANOS-equipped V8 engines including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM62TUB35 — 3.5L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM62TUB44 — 4.4L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM62TUB46 — 4.6L V8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eBMW Fitment Guide\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth align=\"right\"\u003eYears\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eEngine\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e535i*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540i Sedan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e540i Touring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e735i \/ 735iL*\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB35\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e740i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE38\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e740iL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e1999–2001\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX5 4.4i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2000–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB44\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE53\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eX5 4.6is\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd align=\"right\"\u003e2002–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM62TUB46\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e*European\/international-market applications.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant Fitment Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rebuild kit is specifically for \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU engines equipped with VANOS\u003c\/strong\u003e. It is \u003cstrong\u003enot intended for the earlier non-VANOS M60 or M62 engines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW model years and engine availability can vary by production date and market. Verify that your vehicle is equipped with an \u003cstrong\u003eM62TU VANOS engine\u003c\/strong\u003e before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRebuild Instead of Replace\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M62TU VANOS units are expensive components, and worn internal seals don't necessarily mean the entire adjuster needs to be replaced. 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