Discover the inner workings of BMW's VANOS system in this in-depth teardown with MR VANOS. We’ll explain how the VANOS unit functions, why it fails, and what you can do to keep your E36 M3 ...

BMW's variable valve timing system entered the scene in 1992. VANOS evolved into Double VANOS in 1996 with the S50B32 engine of the E36-gen M3, double VANOS meaning continuously variable ...

Listen for rattles from the BMW VANOS valvetrain at idle: excessive noise may mean repair is required. Probably the biggest issue to watch for with the E36 are problems with the chassis itself.