{"product_id":"modified-18mm-socket-single-vanos","title":"Modified 18mm Socket (Single VANOS)","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW Single VANOS Modified 18mm Socket — VANOS Piston Removal Tool\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMake your BMW Single VANOS rebuild easier with our \u003cstrong\u003eModified 18mm VANOS Socket\u003c\/strong\u003e, specifically designed for removing and installing the VANOS piston during a rebuild. A standard 18mm socket has a beveled opening that prevents it from fully engaging the thin-profile fastener inside the VANOS unit. This socket has been \u003cstrong\u003emachined flat at the end to remove the factory bevel\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing the socket to achieve full engagement and provide a secure grip during disassembly and reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're installing one of our \u003cstrong\u003eSingle VANOS Rebuild Kits\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is one of the specialty tools you'll want to have before starting the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Is a Modified Socket Required?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost standard sockets have a chamfer or bevel around the opening to make it easier to guide the socket onto a fastener. While useful for normal repairs, that bevel reduces the amount of internal hex that can engage a shallow fastener.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Single VANOS piston assembly requires an \u003cstrong\u003e18mm socket with a flat, non-beveled face\u003c\/strong\u003e so the internal 6-point profile can fully engage the fastener. Our socket comes ready to use, eliminating the need to grind or machine your own socket before starting the rebuild.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModified 18mm socket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMachined flat to remove the standard socket bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFull-depth \u003cstrong\u003e6-point engagement\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for BMW Single VANOS piston removal and installation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps provide better engagement on the shallow VANOS fastener\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEliminates the need to modify your own socket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfect companion to our Single VANOS rebuild kits\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReusable for future VANOS rebuilds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBMW Engine Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned for Single VANOS units found on BMW engines including:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eM50TU • M52 • S50 US • S52\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant 1993 Model Year Note\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSome early 1993 BMW Single VANOS units require a modified 17mm socket instead of the 18mm socket.\u003c\/strong\u003e Verify the fastener size on your VANOS unit before ordering if you have an early-production vehicle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Right Tool for the Job\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can grind down a standard socket yourself, but getting a perfectly flat face while maintaining proper engagement can be difficult without the right equipment. Our \u003cstrong\u003eModified 18mm VANOS Socket\u003c\/strong\u003e arrives ready to use so you can spend less time making tools and more time rebuilding your VANOS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAn inexpensive specialty tool that makes a \u003cstrong\u003eSingle VANOS rebuild considerably easier.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VANOS Rebuild Kits","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43246273724510,"sku":"vrk-mod-18mm","price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0673\/0845\/3982\/files\/modified-18mm-socket.png?v=1788263324","url":"https:\/\/vanosrebuildkits.com\/products\/modified-18mm-socket-single-vanos","provider":"VANOS Rebuild Kits","version":"1.0","type":"link"}