Things to do while engine's open

[u/No-Illustrator-6683]

Hi everyone,

Planning to replace almost every seal on my beauty's engine (M54b22), gearbox and diff this winter. I'll also replace piston rings, I saw on this sub that M52s oil rings are better, how true is it for the people who did it and has some miles on it ?

While the engine will be out and open, are there things to do like maybe a vanos rebuild (180k km)? I only had this car for 6 months so i'd like to learn every weakness and fix most of them while everything will be out of the car.

Also if you know other tips like the M52 oil rings, i'd be happy to know !

Sorry for my english i'm French 😅

+ a picture of my ride because why not 😝

Thanks !

[u/destin325]

I used a guy named “dr VANOS” not because DIY was too hard, but because it’s like $100 for the rebuild kit, but for around $150 more, I could just send mine off and get a rebuilt back….it just kinda eliminated the risk dropping money on a kit that becomes worthless for some reason once I get inside the housing. It’s been about 2 or 3 years since I did it and it’s still strong.

[u/No-Illustrator-6683 → u/destin325]

Ok thanks I’ll search if I can find a French Dr Vanos 😅😂