Help A Girl Out - New To Wrenching! 2013 Countryman Vanos Solenoid Replacement
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Help A Girl Out - New To Wrenching! 2013 Countryman Vanos Solenoid Replacement
So my Mini has 156k on now. Bought it new and love it. I’m not a mechanic or even close (Physical Therapist) but after receiving a quote for fixing my coils of $1050, I decided that I’m not dumb and can figure this stuff out!
Did a YouTube search and after buying the parts for $128, I was able to change the plugs and coils in about 30 Mins. I’m so excited to try to do the Vanos Solenoid that the dealership quoted me $500 to repair
I’ve read that the solenoid can be a challenge. Are there any recommendations that you guys can give to help a girl out before I try it?
Thank You In Advance
Pic #1 - Winston & My Mini
Pic #2 - Day I bought MINIGRL
Did a YouTube search and after buying the parts for $128, I was able to change the plugs and coils in about 30 Mins. I’m so excited to try to do the Vanos Solenoid that the dealership quoted me $500 to repair
I’ve read that the solenoid can be a challenge. Are there any recommendations that you guys can give to help a girl out before I try it?
Thank You In Advance
Pic #1 - Winston & My Mini
Pic #2 - Day I bought MINIGRL
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Suggest you post this in the Gen2 Stock Problems/Issues section as well. Will get more coverage I am pretty sure they are both the same engine.
Sorry I am a Gen1 owner, you know the type that instead of Bluetooth we got a Dixie Cup and String . . . . .
Sorry I am a Gen1 owner, you know the type that instead of Bluetooth we got a Dixie Cup and String . . . . .
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I passed on doing the Vanos when it needed changing. The one in front is pretty easy to get to, but the one in the back was too difficult for my old body to deal with. Good for you going after these things with no prior experience.
The guy who changed out mine did an oil engine flush first with LubriMoly flush product as the oil was a bit gunked up from prior owner probably not changing it enough.
An Indy mechanic should be able to tackle if for less money than the dealer if you decide to pass.
The guy who changed out mine did an oil engine flush first with LubriMoly flush product as the oil was a bit gunked up from prior owner probably not changing it enough.
An Indy mechanic should be able to tackle if for less money than the dealer if you decide to pass.
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I passed on doing the Vanos when it needed changing. The one in front is pretty easy to get to, but the one in the back was too difficult for my old body to deal with. Good for you going after these things with no prior experience.
The guy who changed out mine did an oil engine flush first with LubriMoly flush product as the oil was a bit gunked up from prior owner probably not changing it enough.
An Indy mechanic should be able to tackle if for less money than the dealer if you decide to pass.
The guy who changed out mine did an oil engine flush first with LubriMoly flush product as the oil was a bit gunked up from prior owner probably not changing it enough.
An Indy mechanic should be able to tackle if for less money than the dealer if you decide to pass.
On the the bright side it’s no longer throwing the other code with the new coils! No more reduced engine power mode... YEAH!!
i guess I didn’t realize there were two different vanos solenoids? Font and back?
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I have seen videos to change the front one on a R56, there may be some for the back one. The question for the Gen2 engine folks is whether both need to be changed when the code is thrown.
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before doing the vanos, check the timing. Not sure if the '13 N18 engine got the revised 82mm tensioner, but it is worth checking first. remove the cover and take a look. you'd need some muscle to turn the engine by hand clockwise to observe the timing.
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...shaft/DdAtK5Jc
https://www.newtis.info/tisv2/a/en/r...shaft/DdAtK5Jc
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They are under "Engine" then "Variable Valve Timing Solenoid" at Rockauto. I bought 2 on Amazon @ $31.90 from "Mr. Fix" and installed back in March and no issues since. Front one is very easy. Back not so much, had to remove large intake hose and then use a mirror to see what i was doing. Make sure and use magnetized bits to keep from dropping the screw, ask me how I know that, took me longer to retrieve the nut then to do the install.
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