BMW exhaust VANOS 11361707315 is a component-specific enquiry. The critical details are the exhaust position, the complete reference and the engine actually fitted to the car. RunningRoo’s product page lists one exhaust VVT gear for selected N40, N42, N45 and N46-related applications. This guide focuses on that single component. It is not a recommendation to replace both adjusters or a general timing-chain repair guide for every BMW carrying one of those engine-family names.
View the RunningRoo exhaust camshaft adjuster 11361707315 and the corresponding RunningRoo eBay listing. For friendly Australian-operated support, call 0425 890 125 with the VIN, engine code and required OE reference. Melbourne local pickup is by appointment in Blackburn; ask about fast dispatch when the exact item and stock are confirmed.
Exhaust is a required part of the description
A request for a “BMW VANOS gear” is incomplete if the workshop needs a specific camshaft position. Keep “exhaust” attached to the reference throughout the enquiry, order and workshop handover. Do not shorten the request so far that the intake component or a paired package becomes an equally plausible interpretation.
The current RunningRoo page explicitly describes one exhaust VVT gear. A separate intake or paired listing should not be treated as the same purchase merely because it appears in the same search results. If the workshop recommends more than one component, ask for an itemised list and the reason for each item. The single exhaust listing does not settle the condition or replacement requirement of the rest of the system.
| Item to identify | This article’s scope | What not to assume |
|---|---|---|
| Part reference | 11361707315 | That a similar number has the same application |
| Camshaft position | Exhaust | That intake and exhaust are interchangeable |
| Supplied quantity | One exhaust VVT gear | That a matched pair is included |
| Engine families in seller title | N40, N42, N45, N46 | That every version and year is covered |
| Repair decision | Workshop diagnosis and application check | That a fault description identifies the gear by itself |
VANOS terminology and the scope of official background
BMW’s official engine technology material distinguishes Double-VANOS variable intake and exhaust camshaft timing from VALVETRONIC variable valve-lift control. This provides useful terminology: camshaft timing and valve lift are different functions. The cited material describes a later BMW application; it is not a parts approval or repair procedure for the N40/N42/N45/N46 product discussed here.
For purchasing, that distinction helps keep an enquiry specific. A customer may hear “VANOS”, “Valvetronic” and “timing” during the same workshop conversation, but those words should not be treated as interchangeable item names. Ask the technician to identify the required component, its position and its reference. The order should follow that identified requirement rather than a broad system label.
The applicable BMW repair information remains the authority for diagnostic tests, mechanical timing, fitting procedures and completion checks. This article does not transfer settings or numerical specifications from a later engine to an earlier one. It also makes no claim that replacing this exhaust gear will resolve every concern associated with variable valve control.
Match the engine, not only the chassis code
The seller description contains several chassis and body-style entries, including E46, E87 and E90 applications, and more detailed engine identifiers in its longer list. These entries help narrow an enquiry. They should not be read as blanket coverage for every engine installed in those vehicles. A chassis family can be a useful clue without being a complete parts identifier.
Provide the VIN, complete engine designation and build details available to the workshop. If the engine has been replaced, identify the replacement and include any supporting paperwork. An engine-family name written from memory is less useful than a confirmed designation. Likewise, a registration lookup should not override a workshop finding that the present engine differs from the original configuration.
Keep the seller’s application text separate from the manufacturer’s parts conclusion. Ask the technician to establish the required exhaust-adjuster reference for the identified engine, then compare that requirement with this listing. This prevents the broadest part of an advertisement from becoming the sole basis for the purchase.
Use 11361707315 accurately
Copy all digits of the requested reference and attach a photograph if the marking is difficult to read. Identify whether the number came from the existing component, a previous invoice or a current parts enquiry. These are different sources of information and should not be mixed without explanation. If a current manufacturer replacement number differs, ask the workshop to document the relationship.
This guide does not establish a universal supersession chain. Do not assume that a number appearing beside 11361707315 in another advertisement is interchangeable for your engine. A verified application and reference comparison is more useful than a list of possible alternatives collected from search results.
Share the RunningRoo exhaust VANOS product link or the matching eBay item with the workshop. Call 0425 890 125 for package clarification once the required reference is available. Keeping the same exact links in the discussion reduces confusion between the exhaust-only product and other BMW listings.
A diagnostic report should explain the recommendation
Ask the workshop what evidence supports replacing the exhaust adjuster. A scan-code description, a noise or a general statement that “the timing is out” is not the same as an itemised repair recommendation. The customer should be able to understand what has been confirmed, what remains uncertain and why this component belongs in the proposed repair.
Provide a factual symptom history: when the concern occurs, whether it has changed and whether other work preceded it. Retain the scan report and inspection findings if available. Do not turn an internet discussion of a similar engine into proof of the cause in this vehicle. The correct tests and interpretation depend on the actual application.
If the workshop is still investigating, ask it to complete the relevant checks before buying speculative parts. If it has confirmed the exhaust gear requirement, ask for the exact reference and any associated parts or consumables. The diagnosis should define the order; the availability of a convenient product should not define the diagnosis.
Exhaust-only replacement and a broader timing repair are different scopes
The listed product supplies one exhaust VVT gear. It is not a timing-chain kit, an intake-and-exhaust pair or a package of all components that might be involved in a larger repair. Make the intended scope clear when comparing costs. A quotation for an exhaust adjuster alone cannot be compared directly with a quotation that includes additional timing work.
Ask the technician which additional items are required by the actual repair procedure and which are only being considered pending inspection. Put those items on separate lines. This helps avoid both under-ordering and buying parts without a confirmed reason. It also makes it easier to explain any change in the estimate after further inspection.
Do not assume that both adjusters must always be replaced together, or that the other adjuster can always be left untouched. This article does not make either recommendation. The workshop should determine the appropriate scope using the condition found and the applicable BMW information.
Prepare the workshop handover
Provide the final order reference, the confirmed vehicle details and the workshop’s own parts request together. If someone else is collecting or receiving the component, make sure they know it is the exhaust gear. A precise handover helps prevent a simple communication error after the technical application check has already been completed.
When the part arrives, keep the packaging and labels available for comparison. The workshop should check the supplied item against the agreed requirement before installation. If markings or configuration raise a question, contact RunningRoo with photographs and the original enquiry information. Do not modify the component to compensate for an unresolved difference.
The workshop should use the correct BMW instructions for installation and any subsequent checks. Do not assume that an adaptation, reset or other procedure is always necessary merely because another BMW owner mentions it. Equally, do not omit a required procedure because the component physically fits. The exact application determines the required work.
Make local supply work with the repair schedule
RunningRoo is based in Blackburn, Melbourne, and offers local pickup by appointment. Confirm the exact exhaust adjuster and current stock before travelling. If the workshop is collecting on your behalf, pass on the order information and appointment details. Friendly Australian-operated support can assist with the package and logistics enquiries.
For delivery, provide your postcode and ask about fast dispatch for confirmed stock and the service available to that destination. Dispatch is not the same as a guaranteed arrival time. Arrange workshop fitting around the confirmed supply information and leave time for the part to be checked before installation begins.
Retain the supplier invoice and the workshop completion record. Ask the latter to identify the exhaust component replaced, any additional work and the checks performed. A record saying “VANOS repaired” is less useful for future diagnosis than one that states the actual position, reference and scope.
Related RunningRoo video
Watch Inside a VVT Cam Phaser: Oil Passages and Locking Pin Explained from RunningRoo for general visual background. It is not an N42 or N46 installation procedure and does not prove the fitment of 11361707315. Use it to prepare questions, while relying on the correct BMW information for the actual vehicle.
A position-specific handover example
Consider a hypothetical enquiry in which a workshop writes “exhaust adjuster 11361707315” but the person placing the order searches only for “BMW VANOS pair”. The search may produce a relevant-looking package, yet the purchasing scope has changed. Before ordering, return to the workshop’s exact request and ask whether one exhaust component or a broader package is intended.
If the recommendation remains exhaust-only, keep that position in the order description and use the corresponding single-item link. If the technician subsequently recommends an intake component as well, request its separate reference and the reason for the revised scope. Do not assume the original single-gear enquiry already covered the additional item. This makes both the technical request and the cost easier to review.
The same care matters at collection. A person collecting on behalf of a workshop may know the customer’s name and car model but not the camshaft position. Give them the order reference and exact product description rather than asking them to select a similar-looking BMW gear. A clear collection instruction preserves the application work already completed by the technician and supplier.
At the workshop, retain the labels until the supplied component has been checked. If the visible marking differs from the agreed reference, ask for clarification before installation rather than deciding from appearance that the difference is unimportant. This example is not evidence of a fault pattern or an interchange relationship. It demonstrates how a precise exhaust-side requirement can be preserved through several ordinary handovers, from diagnosis to ordering to collection, without being reduced to a vague request for a VANOS part. That clarity is valuable even when everyone involved is familiar with BMW terminology.
Frequently asked questions
Is 11361707315 the intake gear in this listing?
No. The RunningRoo product discussed here is explicitly described as an exhaust VVT gear. Keep the position and reference together when ordering, and confirm the application with the VIN and complete engine designation.
Does the price cover a pair?
The written package contains one exhaust gear. A pair or additional component must be confirmed separately. Do not assume that a search result showing both intake and exhaust products changes the contents of this particular listing.
Will it fit every E46, E87 or E90?
No blanket chassis-based fitment is claimed. Confirm the actual engine, build details and required reference. The seller’s application entries help narrow the enquiry but do not replace a vehicle-specific check.
Is VANOS the same as VALVETRONIC?
The official BMW background cited above distinguishes variable camshaft timing from variable valve-lift control. Use the technician’s exact component description and reference so a general discussion of valve control does not result in ordering the wrong type of part.
Does a timing-related fault prove the exhaust gear has failed?
No. Ask the workshop for the diagnostic findings supporting replacement and any additional required work. The product page identifies a purchasing option, not the cause of a particular vehicle’s symptoms.
Order the confirmed exhaust component
Return to the BMW exhaust VANOS 11361707315 page or the matching RunningRoo eBay listing when the workshop has established the requirement. Phone 0425 890 125 for friendly Australian-operated support, appointment-based Melbourne pickup and fast dispatch enquiries. Have the VIN, engine code and OE reference ready so the order remains tied to the correct exhaust-side application.
Related RunningRoo reading
BMW N42/N46 Timing Chain vs Oil-Pump Chain: Kit and VANOS Guide. For a broader N42/N46 chain-package discussion, see the separate timing-chain and oil-pump-chain guide. This page remains focused on the single exhaust adjuster.
For collection and fitment enquiries, use the RunningRoo contact page. Blackburn, VIC pickup is by appointment.