Peertjies and his M3

Riaan, more commonly known as Peertjies, brought his M3 for Vanos seals and valve clearances. He also required a general look around to assess the mechanical condition on his newly acquired car.

By now you have all seen the stripping procedure, so straight to the valve train. Valve clearances were checked and were found to be within tolerance for now.

The Vanos valve body was seeping oil.

Vanos removed.

No comment, but a lovely colour.

Valve body and sealing plate with the rubber seals deteriorated.

Unit after cleaning.

Vanos oil filter and oil flow control cleaned and with seals replaced.

Exhaust piston with new seals.

Intake piston ready to go back in.

Vanos assembled and waiting to be installed.



All clean and ready to go home.

Nice touch.

Love the golf wheels. For those that don’t know, these are original.