{"product_id":"mmx-bmw-s65-billet-vanos-cover-set","title":"MMX BMW S65 Billet VANOS Cover Set For E90, E92 \u0026 E93 M3","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eMMX BMW S65 Billet VANOS Cover Set\u003c\/strong\u003e is a permanent fix for one of the S65's better-known weaknesses. The factory VANOS covers are plastic, and when they crack or detach the debris finds its way into a running engine, with consequences that range from expensive to terminal. MMX replaces them with CNC-machined aluminium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Known S65 Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe plastic VANOS covers on the S65 sit in a hot, high-vibration environment and become brittle with age. Cracking is common, and detachment is not rare. Because of where they sit, a failed cover does not simply fall away harmlessly: fragments can enter the valvetrain, which is how a manageable maintenance item becomes serious engine damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMachined Aluminium, Direct Fit\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe MMX replacements are CNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium and finished in anodised black. They retain full spring coverage exactly as the original covers do, install directly with no modification, and are engineered in the UK. Once fitted, the failure mode is removed permanently rather than deferred to the next set of plastic covers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fraction Of The Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe conventional answer to a failed cover is replacement of the whole VANOS unit, which is a very different bill. Fitting billet covers preventatively costs a small fraction of that and gives proper long-term peace of mind on an appreciating car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCNC-machined from 6061-T6 aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect-fit replacement for the failure-prone plastic factory covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRetains full spring coverage as per the original design\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnodised black finish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngineered in the UK\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemoves a known cause of serious S65 engine damage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar cheaper than replacing a complete VANOS unit\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePart Number:\u003c\/strong\u003e MMR03-2001\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e 6061-T6 aluminium\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Anodised black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEngine:\u003c\/strong\u003e BMW S65 4.0 V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E90 M3 Saloon (2007-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E92 M3 Coupe (2007-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW E93 M3 Convertible (2008-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAll BMW S65 engines\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShould these be fitted before a failure or after?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBefore. The value of the part is preventative – once a plastic cover has broken up, the damage it can cause has usually already been done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the engine disturbed to fit them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are a direct-fit replacement for the existing covers and require no modification, though the work should be carried out by someone familiar with the S65 valvetrain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy Choose The MMX VANOS Covers?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eE9X M3 values are rising and the S65 is an engine worth protecting properly. This is a known failure with a known fix, and MMX makes that fix in billet rather than in plastic. R44 Performance supplies it with UK stock and worldwide shipping.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"MMX","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57930059022718,"sku":"MMR03-2001","price":395.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0280\/7568\/8011\/files\/MMR03-20017.png?v=1787916883","url":"https:\/\/r44performance.com\/products\/mmx-bmw-s65-billet-vanos-cover-set","provider":"R44 Performance","version":"1.0","type":"link"}