{"product_id":"single-vanos-rebuild-kit-stage-3","title":"Single VANOS Rebuild Kit - Stage 3","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBMW M50TU \/ M52 Single VANOS Rebuild Kit — Stage 3\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the most complete Single VANOS rebuild, our \u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 Rebuild Kit\u003c\/strong\u003e includes the upgraded piston seals, anti-rattle components, and an \u003cstrong\u003eOEM VANOS sealing gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e. Designed for BMW M50TU, M52, and US-spec S52 engines, Stage 3 gives you the components needed to address the most common VANOS wear points while replacing the main sealing gasket during reassembly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBMW introduced VANOS variable valve timing in the early 1990s to improve low-end torque, drivability, and engine efficiency. After decades of mileage and heat cycles, the original VANOS piston seals can harden and wear, reducing the unit's ability to properly control camshaft timing. Wear within the VANOS bearing assembly can also create the distinctive metallic rattle these engines are known for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommon symptoms of a worn Single VANOS unit can include \u003cstrong\u003eloss of low-end torque, sluggish throttle response, inconsistent power delivery, VANOS-related fault codes, oil leakage, and VANOS rattle\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf the front of your engine sounds like there are \u003cstrong\u003emarbles or rocks rolling around inside it\u003c\/strong\u003e, there's a good chance you're hearing the infamous VANOS rattle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur \u003cstrong\u003eStage 3 kit\u003c\/strong\u003e combines the seal and rattle-repair components from Stage 2 with an \u003cstrong\u003eOEM VANOS sealing gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it our more complete kit for servicing your Single VANOS unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStage 3 Kit Includes:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 PTFE (Teflon) Piston Ring Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 FKM (Viton) O-Ring Seal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Copper VANOS Oil Line Sealing Washers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 Anti-Rattle Bushing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e2 Anti-Rattle Bearings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1 OEM VANOS Sealing Gasket\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose Stage 3?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStage 3 is designed for customers who want to do the job as completely as possible while the VANOS unit is removed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to replacing the internal piston seals and addressing bearing-related VANOS rattle, Stage 3 includes the \u003cstrong\u003eOEM VANOS sealing gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e used when reinstalling the VANOS unit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than reusing an old, compressed gasket or sourcing one separately, you'll have the major service components ready to go in one convenient kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDon't Be Fooled by Cheap VANOS Kits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot all VANOS rebuild kits are created equal. There are cheaper kits available online, but \u003cstrong\u003ethe quality of the seals, bearings, and materials is not the same\u003c\/strong\u003e. There's a reason some kits sell for less than half the price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe source quality components specifically for this application and include an \u003cstrong\u003eOEM sealing gasket\u003c\/strong\u003e in our Stage 3 kit so you can rebuild your VANOS with confidence and avoid doing the job twice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Tool Required\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003cstrong\u003emodified 18mm socket\u003c\/strong\u003e is required to disassemble most M50TU\/M52 Single VANOS units. We offer the properly modified socket separately at a small additional cost to make the rebuild easier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e Some 1993 Single VANOS units require a \u003cstrong\u003emodified 17mm socket\u003c\/strong\u003e instead of the 18mm version. Verify your VANOS unit before ordering your tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for BMW models equipped with \u003cstrong\u003eM50TU, M52, and US-spec S52 Single VANOS engines\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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