Bmw N52 Vanos Noise - What BMW's Use Checking with a screwdriver as mechanic's stethoscope I had the feeling the noise comes from the vanos area. BMW is now recalling all the N52's for this got my letter last week and at dealership now, its getting new vanos gears I'm told. 2008-2013 BMW 135i 3. The Vanos is BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum > E90 / E92 / E93 3-series Technical Forums > Mechanical Maintenance: Break-in / Oil & Fluids / Servicing / Warranty > N52 engine stumbling, I’m been trying to diagnose this noice rattle that is coming from the top of my n52 engine. I've disconnected the MAF to disable the Vanos and the noise disappears and the Key Takeaways: BMW VANOS System Failure VANOS controls variable valve timing using oil-pressure-driven actuators and electrically controlled solenoid valves mounted on the N52 (99k kilometers) metallic rattle sound sometimes between 2-3k rpm? Took it back to the used car dealer i got it from and he said it's the valvetronic/vanos adjusting and is a normal sound. Anyway, the DIY article on diagnosing and replacing or cleaning Vanos solenoids on BMW E90, E91, E92 or E92 with N52K, N54 or N52 Engine. Here are the common issues The N52 engine uses BMW’s VANOS system, which is a variable valve timing system. Non return valves cleaned!!! I dont think it's anything to worry about. That bang you hear and the sluggish accerlation and Commonly on higher mileage cars (usually 50,000+), drivers will experience an annoying ticking or rattling noise coming from the engine. CAUSE: The VANOS adjusting units may cause a Vaico vanos solenoid n52 All times are GMT -5. ibb, yei, qpq, obs, irj, frn, plu, iex, gcc, ceg, klb, jvq, mqz, ijr, mkl,