This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11367598001 (11 36 7 598 001) and is described as VANOS Adjustment Unit, Inlet. This sprocket / gear assembly is part of the variable valve adjustment system, and is known to go bad on occasion, triggering engine faults, poor performance, and other issues. It is used on both the N63 V8 engine (2009-2012) as well as the N74 V12 engine.
This is for the intake camshaft on either bank 1 (passenger side) or bank 2 (driver side) of V8 and V12 engines.
Fitment Note: On V8 applications this part was used in model years 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012. Cars after 2012 may be the newer revision of the N63. Please check your fitment carefully, as this part does NOT fit the later revision of the N63 engine. This is especially important to check on 5/6/7 series V8 models (550i, 650i, 750i/750Li).
Replace the sprocket if the teeth are sharp or have significant polishing.
This is a Genuine BMW Intake Cam VANOS sprocket with a two year warranty. Buying a Genuine part will usually be more expensive than an OEM or aftermarket brand but you are assured that it meets BMW's designs for fitment, performance, and longevity. It will also be the very latest design, incorporating any updates or revisions that an aftermarket brand typically will ignore.
This part number replaces other BMW part numbers 11 36 7 598 001, 11367567497.
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BMW Fitments:
5 Series
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 550i
F10 / F11 (11-16) > 550i xDrive
6 Series
F12 / F13 (12-18) > 650i
F12 / F13 (12-18) > 650i xDrive
7 Series
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750Li
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750Li xDrive
F01 / F02 (2009-2015) > 750i
X5 Series
E70 X5 (07-13) > X5 xDrive50i (11-13)
X6 Series
E71 X6 (2008-2014) > X6 xDrive50i (08-14)