Aftermarket value priced replacement Vanos Actuator Motor on the Mini Cooper non-S Cylinder Head. Sold Each.

Fits the following Mini Cooper non-S models with the N12 and N16 engines:

2007-2013 R56 MINI Cooper Hardtop
2008-2014 R55 MINI Cooper Clubman
2009-2015 R57 MINI Cooper Convertible
2012-2015 R58 MINI Cooper Coupe
2012-2015 R59 MINI Cooper Roadster
2011-2016 R60 MINI Cooper Countryman
2013-2016 R61 MINI Cooper Paceman

Sold Each.

Tightening torque
Electric servodrive to cylinder head
N12 (M6 x 16):  8.5 Nm
N16, N18 (M6 x 15):  8.0 Nm

This oscillating actuator motor is responsible for adjusting the camshaft timing.  The eccentric shaft position is adjusted by actuator motor. Controlling the motor's direction of rotation and actuation period adjusts the eccentric shaft position as required. The positioner motor can draw a current of up to 40 A at the maximum adjustment position.

The VANOS Cam Sprockets can be found under Mini Cooper Camshaft Sprocket.
The VANOS Gasket is available separately as part number G2NME8323

NOTE: Valvetronic / VANOS is BMW's version of the variable cam timing technology. Valvetronic varies the amount of valve lift while VANOS varies the duration of the valve opening / closing / overlap.