Vanos

[CarlM]

What is this? I have looked up in English dictionary & tried German to english translator and nothing. I was asked by bimmerworld if I had single or dual vanos?? :dunno:

[gotaZ3]

i think its a super duper racing system in europe...doubt u have that if ur in USA :confused:

[Randy Forbes]

It translates to variable valve timing.

Someone here will correctly spell knockenwelling, but don't count on it to be me :dunno:

[Kaz]

Do Z owners not know to use Google?

http://www.google.com/search?q=VANOS

Hits 2-5 describe what it is. #5 is even in German.

It Steuerungs your NOckwellungs VAriably.

[Ron Stygar]

What is this? I have looked up in English dictionary & tried German to english translator and nothing. I was asked by bimmerworld if I had single or dual vanos?? :dunno:

It's a Halloween thing. Your engine has single or double vanos depending on what year it is.

[Randy Forbes]

Do Z owners not know to use Google?

Not knowing how and not wanting to are distinctly different ;)

[Ron Stygar]

It Steuerungs your NOckwellungs VAriably.

Varible camshaft control.

[CarlM]

undefined Thanks to those for explaining the BMWize. And Yes Z owners know how to google , etc.. First post and only got one SA retort.