This is probably the best well explained and helpful videos I have watched on RU-vid. Very well done and appreciate your time on this video. I have a 2014 550i I am currently troubleshooting
Thank you for the quality filiming and FULL step by step. The mistakes I would have made would have been $$$$. I appreciate the time you took filming, editing and especially for your commentarty, thank you. Life Saver :)
When I replaced the intercoolers, I notched the bottom mounting tab. That way I was able to start the bolt and slide it on the bolt prior to the intercooler being in the way. SO much easier to get it back together. I saw a tech do it on another video and it worked nicely. I had the exact code you had. Just replaced all four a month ago and it runs like new. Mine is an 2013 550i Xdrive It made it 73k before the OEM solenoid took a dump. Thanks for sharing.
I would probably say In boards are exhaust. Because your exhaust exits on the inboard side of the block. Your intake tube's are on the outside of the block
Just curious, how many miles are on your 2011 550i? Still got it? I'm at 115,000 miles and don't owe much, just trying to figure if I should keep it. Love the car and can do my own work mostly, just trying to see your opinion.
Hey I have a 2011 bmw 550i I’m trying to do that same thing with. I’ve taken the passenger side intercooler off and was able to get the top vanos actuator out but the bottom one is running into whatever type of solenoid sits in front of it. I can’t seem to find the bolts to be able to get that out of the way. Any tips?
@@ferrarifxs I think it’s the boost solenoid. There’s a plate that sits partially in front of the bolts for the bottom vanos. I was able to get that out of the way enough to get the bolt out but when I try to pull the vanos out it hits the boost solenoid. I was scare to do too much turning and prying so I just put it back in until I figure it out
Just curious, what were your symptoms other than the code p0025. Mine threw a "drivetrain malfunction" on the screen, and some miles later a check engine light with p0025 and engine makes a knocking/diesel engine sound.
@@bradtimmons696 it was bad vanos/timing gear that sits at the top, the bolts came loose, causing timing issues, and eventually bolt heads came out far enough to get eaten up and chewed and broke into the engine..fixed it and sold the car.
