Struggling to remove VANOS unit - fouls on coolant hose

Jakg · Post by **Jakg** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 6:09 pm

Trying to remove the VANOS unit from my 04 Z4 3.0 M54 but can't get the unit to come out - removed all the bolts but it fouls on a coolant hose. I can't see how the hose attaches to remove it. Any ideas?

Grumpyowl · Post by **Grumpyowl** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:56 pm

Check with DLW (Ducklakeview ) I think he loosens engine mount bolts and jacks up the engine .
I maybe wrong but check with above .

Jakg · Post by **Jakg** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:59 pm

Grumpyowl wrote: ↑Sun Aug 12, 2018 7:56 pm I maybe wrong but check with above .

Seeing as the coolant hose appears to be attached the engine, i'm not sure how moving the engine would help?

Grumpyowl · Post by **Grumpyowl** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:01 pm

I think you'll find the coolant hose comes off too. As above check with DLV

Jembo · Post by **Jembo** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 8:12 pm

From memory, there’s a bolt underneath that’s not easy to see

Try to find the how to, tells u where they all are

firebobby · Post by **firebobby** » Sun Aug 12, 2018 9:35 pm

I remember DLV saying about jacking the engine too

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