{"product_id":"dual-vanos-left-hand-thread-bolt-replacement-kit","title":"Dual VANOS Left Hand Thread Bolt Replacement Kit","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW M52TU \/ M54 Dual VANOS Torx Bolt Replacement Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReplace the small but critical hardware inside your BMW Dual VANOS unit with our \u003cstrong\u003eM52TU \/ M54 Dual VANOS Torx Bolt Replacement Set\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese Torx bolts are used within the Dual VANOS assembly found on BMW M52TU and M54 engines. During a VANOS rebuild or repair, the original bolts may be damaged, stripped, or broken during removal, especially if their unusual thread direction is overlooked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're already rebuilding your VANOS unit, replacing questionable or damaged hardware is an inexpensive way to help ensure everything goes back together correctly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKit includes 2 replacement T30 Torx bolts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e⚠️ IMPORTANT — LEFT-HAND THREAD\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThese VANOS Torx bolts are LEFT-HAND THREADED. (T30 SIZE)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis means they loosen in the \u003cstrong\u003eopposite direction of a conventional bolt\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTURN CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTURN COUNTERCLOCKWISE TO TIGHTEN.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDo \u003cstrong\u003eNOT\u003c\/strong\u003e attempt to loosen these bolts by turning them counterclockwise. Doing so actually tightens the bolt and can cause the small Torx bolt to \u003cstrong\u003esnap off inside the VANOS assembly\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake extra care during removal and make sure anyone working on the VANOS unit is aware of the reverse thread before applying force.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Replace Your VANOS Torx Bolts?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese bolts are removed during certain Dual VANOS repair and rebuild procedures. After years of service, previous repairs, or improper removal attempts, the original hardware can become damaged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon reasons for replacement include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDamaged or rounded Torx heads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBroken original bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrevious improper removal attempts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorrosion or damaged threads\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplacement during a complete VANOS rebuild\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePreventative replacement while the VANOS is already disassembled\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHaving a fresh set on hand can also prevent a small piece of hardware from bringing your entire VANOS rebuild to a stop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for M52TU \u0026amp; M54 Dual VANOS\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese replacement Torx bolts are designed for BMW's \u003cstrong\u003eM52TU and M54 Dual VANOS inline-six engines\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe M52TU introduced BMW's Dual VANOS system to many non-M inline-six models, allowing the engine management system to continuously adjust both the intake and exhaust camshaft timing. The system was carried over and further used throughout the M54 engine family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFits BMW models equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eM52TU and M54 Dual VANOS engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. Model years and engine availability can vary by market and production date.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eChassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eYears \/ Production\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\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e320i \/ 320Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2005\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TU \/ M54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e323i \/ 323Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e325i \/ 325Ci \/ 325xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e328i \/ 328Ci\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2000\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE46\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e330i \/ 330Ci \/ 330xi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2001–2006\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM54\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eE39\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e520i\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1998–2003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eM52TU \/ 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