How to Replace Variable Valve Timing Solenoid 2007-2013 Mini Cooper

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This video shows you how to install a variable valve timing solenoid on your 2007-2013 Mini Cooper. If the variable valve timing solenoid in your vehicle is stuck or clogged, causing your engine to not run properly, you may notice reduced fuel efficiency, sputtering, rough running or stalling in your engine. Solenoids usually need to be replaced once they begin to fail.
This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2007 Mini Cooper
2008 Mini Cooper
2009 Mini Cooper
2010 Mini Cooper
2011 Mini Cooper
2012 Mini Cooper
2013 Mini Cooper
Tools you will need:
• Flat Blade Screwdriver 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 10mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• 7mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• T30 Socket
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• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
• Pick 1aau.to/oa/1AXA...
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[@cruznavarro5806]

This is a genius way to do business. Not only do you sell the part, but provide the tutorial for us DIYers. Installed the part today and the car is running great, just saved me a couple hundred dollars!

[@jdubs78]

Great video. Thank you for taking time to show everything in detail. I’ve got to replace both on my 08 Clubman and this video made it super easy to figure out how to tackle this!

[@racingdreamz8021]

I had to replace this part on my 09 Mini cooper S , I was getting all misfire codes & the car refused to idle & would shut off, New solenoid & fresh oil fixed the issue

[@zorrozwo9249]

Today I changed the front VANOS following your very good and detailed instructions and explanations. It took about one hour. My MINI R60 runs.perfect again. Thanks a lot!!!

[@TYLERMORRIStech]

How was it running before?

[@underourrock]

Thank you the time and care you took in explaining the job. I had already seen a few videos on this, but found yours when i wanted to know what size torx it used and was really glad for that level of detail!

[@Chedbenno]

Yes both front and back use the same solenoids. You're welcome

[@easygarageroma]

well done and explained, thank you

[@chriscomyns9718]

Thank you… helped a lot…

[@XxhoooleyxX]

I have replaced my solenoid on the intake side.
Now I’m trying to get the solenoid bold out on the one next to the dipstick. The head of the bolt is stripped so I cannot get it out. I can’t get any tools in to tap anything into the head and lever it and I can’t access it to drill into it. It’s super infuriating!
Do you have any tips to get the bolt out please?

[@daddy1kev]

Hi! How are you? What’s the torque pound you going? You say 27? Thanks I am you follower.

[@benmalka6418]

Is there different between the 2 vvt?
The front one doesn't look like the back one .

[@wizzywilson]

I have a 2012 clubman and when I look on bmw RealOEM it only shows the front exhaust solenoid, is it the same part number for in the inlet ?

[@stephenoffer4021]

Hello, which solonoid did you change? Is that an inlet or exhaust? I know very little about car engines and need to find out ? Thank you.

[@lucioecoretti1665]

Grazie per le spiegazioni molto dettagliate. Ho eseguito questo lavoro su la mia Peugeot 207 cc , che ha lo stesso motore , a parte alcuni dettagli , il procedimento è uguale. Ora la macchina va molto meglio, a breve sostituirò anche quello anteriore.

[@kostasgrigoriadis4462]

Do the new solenoids come with new screws ?

[@milostodoric3884]

Are they different? Front and back?

[@hayleyculverwell7589]

Would you be able to confirm what size bolt that is as I dropped mine on the floor and can’t find it

[@benmalka6418]

Hey there
Can I use your help ?

[@racsoinvestments]

hello did all and the light still came on, please help?

[@robertchiarizia9463]

How to do the adaptation?

[@jackkk9211]

what size is T-30 socket?

[@jeremiahsalazar8474]

I have a question what is the plug called that plugs into the vvt mine broke and i don’t know what to replace it with?