Vanos seals replaced (got mine from Beisan--Rajaie helped with delay issue), my initial take after only 10 miles:
Much smoother take off, much lesser RPM needed to avoid bogging, wider range of gear power, much less pucker on stop light hills!
Notes:
1) 7 1/2 hours to complete job. Hey, I had to run to the store for another tool..... 'n my mechanic skills 'r questionable.....
2) Ultra black RTV on seams at VANOS actuator and lightly on valve gasket grooves to hold gaskets in place. Killed me, but waited overnight to test run, RTV supposedly cures completely in 24 hours, sorry, could'nt wait that long..No leaks thus far......
3) 6 point 10mm socket (vs 12 point socket) needed to remove valve cover bolt/fasteners. I nearly stripped one using 12 point 10mm socket. Reason for store run
4) Followed Beisan instruction set fully (had printed copy with me at all times which also supplied torquing measures). Invaluable!
Question:
Anyone who has done this, did you notice any changes after "200 mile break in" that Beisan mentions?
Thanks to all who help on these forums!