Dr. Vanos Updated Dual Vanos Unit - M52tu & M54

If your BMW M52TU or M54 has a noisy VANOS unit, you've just found the best solution to your problem! This VANOS update kit is for E46 323i/325i/328i/330i, E39 525i/528i/530i, E60 525i/530i, E83 X3, E53 X5, Z3 E85 Z4 - all the cars that came with the M52tu or M54 dual vanos engines. 

The Dr. Vanos Update Dual Vanos Unit is the ultimate solution if your engine sounds more like a diesel truck than a fine German sports car. If you have a high-mileage BMW with a VANOS cam timing system, and if you've noticed a lack of low-end power as the miles add up, on top of the can-of-marbles sound from the front of your engine, then it may be time to replace your VANOS with a freshly rebuilt unit from Dr. Vanos.

The kit comes as a fully rebuilt VANOS unit with modified internals, such as high-performance seals and O-rings, to completely eliminate the dreaded VANOS rattle. Plus, this is a great way restore lost power and increase the life of the unit. Dr. Vanos units will stand up to more abuse than stock, making them ideal for track cars, race cars, and forced induction applications.

***Core charge IS included in price. Core charge of $150 will be refunded upon receipt of your rebuildable core.***

Dual VANOS applications:
1999-2006 E46 323i/325i/328i/330i (M52TU, M54)
1999-2003 E39 525i/528/530i
1999-2006 E53 X5 3.0
2004-2006 E60 525i/530i
2003-2006 E83 X5 2.5/3.0
1999-2002 Z3 2.5/2.8/3.0
2003-2005 Z4 2.5i/3.0i


Not for 2003-2005 E46 325i M56 SULEV.

BMW Fitments:

3 Series
E46 (99-05) > 323Ci
E46 (99-05) > 323i
E46 (99-05) > 325Ci
E46 (99-05) > 325i
E46 (99-05) > 325xi
E46 (99-05) > 328Ci
E46 (99-05) > 328i
E46 (99-05) > 330Ci
E46 (99-05) > 330i
E46 (99-05) > 330xi
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 525i
E39 (97-03) > 528i
E39 (97-03) > 530i
5 Series
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 525i M54 (2004-2005)
E60 / E61 (04-10) > 530i M54 (2004-2005)
X3 Series
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 2.5i M54 (2003-2005)
E83 X3 (04-10) > X3 3.0i M54 (2003-2006)
X5 Series
E53 X5 (00-06) > X5 3.0i M54
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.5
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.8
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 3.0
Z Series
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 2.5i M54
E85 / E86 Z4 (03-08) > Z4 3.0i M54