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Message: <blockquote data-quote="2wenty6" data-source="post: 607773" data-attributes="member: 20205">This thread had been neglected, an unfortunate side effect of a crazy schedule; but the car has not! Recently changed the VANOS seals I got from the group buy, rattle kit was unused because it isn't needed. Pics and thoughts as follows:Topless<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2406.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Very happy to see it squeaky clean without a hint of sludge and varnish :top:<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2412.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Cleaned and re-sealed VANOS unit<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2407.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Old seals<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2408.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />Heard plenty of good things about Amsoil so I gave them a try this time around. Bought them for RM3XX for about 7 liters.Very good service from the distributor, even delivered it to me at no cost.<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2413.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" />While my old seals are hardened, it still maintains some of its elasticity and is not brittle. Doesn't crack even as I fold/bend/press/twist it. I vaguely remember the previous owner mentioning that he changed the seals but I'm not 100% sure about that..But if that's the case, it means that these Beisan seals might eventually harden and lose efficacy as well <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" />With that being said, the difference is obvious. Before refreshing the seals, the car has little torque below 1.5k, picks up between 1.5 and ~3k, and only surges right after that. Also, when moving from a stop, the engine will bog a little and clutch engagement can be described as jerky.All these went away right after the seal replacement. Engine is responsive and doesn't bog (I can even start from a go in 2nd gear!), torque below 3k rpm is restored and overall it became a very smooth and enjoyable drive. Can't really comment on fuel consumption improvement because I changed my regular route coincidentally.I would definitely recommend seal replacement - at RM100 for the seals and ~RM250 for labor, I'd say its a no-brainer. Just get it done already!Bonus pic: Achievement unlocked!<img src="http://i96.photobucket.com/albums/l198/el_2609/Emma/IMG_2439small.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></blockquote>

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