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Section 2653 (Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC), Engine Oil Pump, Oil Filter, Oil Cooler, Water Pump, Thermostat - Repair)
2006 BMW 330i AutomaticSECTION Section 2653 (Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC), Engine Oil Pump, Oil Filter, Oil Cooler, Water Pump, Thermostat - Repair)
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- Variable Valve Lift Control System (VALVETRONIC)
- 11 37... Fault patterns, valve gear (N20/26/N55)
- 11 37 005 Removing and installing/replacing eccentric shaft (N55)
- 11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (N63O1)
- 11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (N63O1)
- 11 37 006 Removing and installing/replacing left eccentric shaft (S63)
- 11 37 008 Removing and installing/replacing right eccentric shaft (S63)
- 11 37 010 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate levers (N55)
- 11 37 012 Removing and installing/replacing left intermediate lever (N63O1)
- 11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing intermediate lever on the right (N63O1)
- 11 37 012 Removing and installing/replacing left intermediate lever (S63)
- 11 37 014 Removing and installing/replacing right intermediate lever (S63)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (N55)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cyl. 1 to 4) (N63O1)
- 11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cylinders 5 to 8) (N63O1)
- 11 37 020 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cylinders 1 to 4) (S63)
- 11 37 024 Removing and installing/replacing servomotor for eccentric shaft (cyl 5 to 8) (S63)
- 11 37 550 Removing and installing/replacing a Valvetronic torsion spring (N63O1)
- 11 37 550 Removing and installing/replacing one Valvetronic torsion spring (S63)
- Engine Oil Pressure Check
- Engine Oil Pump
- 11 41 010 Removing and installing/replacing chain module for oil pump/vacuum pump (N55) - up to March 2012
- 11 41 010 Removing and installing/replacing chain module for oil pump/vacuum pump (N55) - from March 2012
- 11 41 115 Removing and installing/replacing hydraulic valve (N55)
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N55) - up to March 2012
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N55) - from March 2012
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N63)
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (N63O1)
- 11 41 000 Removing and installing/replacing oil pump (S63)
- 11 41 150 Removing and installing/replacing roller chain for oil pump drive (N63)
- 11 41 150 Removing and installing/replacing roller chain for oil pump drive (N63O1)
- Engine Oil Filter, Turbocharger Oil Line
- 11 42 020 Removing and installing/replacing full-flow oil filter (N55)
- 11 42 035 Removing and installing/replacing thermostat housing (N55)
- 11 42 260 Oil return cover (N63)
- 11 42 260 Oil return cover (N63O1)
- 11 42 260 Oil return lid (S63)
- 11 42 200 Removing and installing/renewing oil feed line for exhaust turbocharger N63O1
- Engine Oil Cooler
- Water Pump
- Thermostat, Auxiliary Water Pump
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (N55)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (N63)
- 11 53 000 Removing and installing/replacing coolant thermostat (S63)
- 11 53 090 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump for exhaust turbocharger (N63)
- 11 53 090 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump for exhaust turbocharger (N63O1)
- 11 53 090 Removing and installing/replacing auxiliary water pump for exhaust turbocharger (S63)
- 11 53... Removing and installing/replacing coolant flow pipe and coolant return pipe for exhaust turbocharger (S63)
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.