{"product_id":"dual-vanos-piston-bearing-spacer-replacement-kit","title":"Dual VANOS Piston Bearing \u0026 Spacer Replacement Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eBMW M52TU\/M54 Dual VANOS Piston Bearing \u0026amp; Spacer Replacement Kit\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen rebuilding the Dual VANOS unit on your BMW M52TU or M54 engine, replacing the internal piston bearing components is an important part of properly refreshing the assembly. Our \u003cstrong\u003eDual VANOS Piston Bearing \u0026amp; Spacer Replacement Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the internal bearing spacers and washers used inside both the intake and exhaust VANOS piston assemblies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver time, wear within the VANOS piston bearing assemblies can contribute to excessive internal movement and the familiar \u003cstrong\u003eDual VANOS rattle\u003c\/strong\u003e. These components are especially useful when rebuilding a VANOS unit where the original bearing hardware is worn, damaged, or missing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW does not normally offer these internal bearing components separately, making this kit a convenient alternative to replacing the complete VANOS assembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNote:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend inspecting and replacing the VANOS piston seals and bearing components together whenever rebuilding the Dual VANOS unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Includes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2 VANOS Piston Bearing Spacers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e4 VANOS Piston Bearing Washers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eServices both the \u003cstrong\u003eintake and exhaust VANOS pistons\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect replacement for the internal Dual VANOS bearing hardware\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Worn VANOS System\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA worn or failing Dual VANOS system may contribute to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoss of low- and mid-range torque\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReduced engine performance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUneven power delivery\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVANOS rattle or excessive mechanical noise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough or uneven idle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSluggish acceleration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncreased fuel consumption\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVANOS-related fault codes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended VANOS Service\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a more complete rebuild, we recommend replacing the \u003cstrong\u003eVANOS piston seals and anti-rattle bearing components\u003c\/strong\u003ewhile the VANOS unit is disassembled. 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