A BMW N54 VANOS gear set should be ordered by position and confirmed reference, not by the words “BMW VVT” alone. The intake and exhaust components are separate order identities, and a vehicle badge such as 335i, 740i or X6 does not establish every production detail. Begin with the VIN, complete engine code and the workshop’s diagnosed parts requirement.
RunningRoo offers an N54 intake and exhaust VVT adjuster set, with a matching active eBay listing. The website identifies one intake gear under reference 11367540347 and one exhaust gear under reference 11367540348. This guide concerns that two-piece offer and the checks needed to determine whether it is the right package for your repair.
RunningRoo is Australian-operated and based in Blackburn, Melbourne. For friendly support with the parts enquiry, call 0425 890 125. Melbourne local pickup is by appointment, and fast dispatch should be discussed against confirmed stock and the delivery arrangement for the order.
VIN · complete engine code · full OE reference
Professional diagnosis · supplied contents · required extras
Stock confirmation · dispatch or pickup appointment · workshop booking
Match both positions, not just one familiar number
The selected website description makes the intake and exhaust distinction explicit. Keep both references in the enquiry and final order confirmation. A message containing only 11367540347 may leave uncertainty about whether you intend to buy the single intake component or the advertised pair. State that you are asking about the two-gear package and include its exact link.
Do not assume that the intake and exhaust gears are interchangeable because they look related or have consecutive-looking numbers. The installer should match each required position to the supplied identification. If the workshop has specified a different reference or a supersession, ask the supplier to address that exact requirement and have the installer review the answer.
The presence of two gears in a package does not prove that both are faulty on your vehicle. A workshop may recommend a particular scope for reasons it can explain, but the diagnosis and parts choice remain distinct. Ask why the pair is being considered and whether that recommendation follows confirmed findings, the applicable procedure or another clearly stated reason.
Confirm the installed engine and vehicle history
The product title names N54 applications, and the website lists several BMW body and model descriptions. These are starting points for a fitment enquiry. Supply the full VIN privately, the complete installed-engine code and relevant production information. A badge alone does not establish the actual engine or the component revision needed for the vehicle.
Tell RunningRoo and the workshop if the engine has been replaced or the vehicle has a relevant modification or repair history. A VIN lookup should not be treated as proof that an altered vehicle still contains its original assembly. If identification is uncertain, have the technician establish it before making a parts commitment.
An OE reference used for comparison does not mean the offered gears are genuine BMW components. Review the current product identity and terms and ask any questions before ordering. The useful confirmation is that the actual supplied aftermarket set matches the verified application, not an assumption based on an OE-style number in a title.
Manufacturer context: VANOS and engine control
BMW’s ST501 Engine Technology training describes the N54 with double VANOS and distinguishes its architecture from engines using Valvetronic. That distinction matters when owners encounter broad online discussions that treat every BMW valve-control system as the same arrangement. The training material is manufacturer-issued but reproduced on a third-party host; it is background, not an approval of this aftermarket set.
BMW’s 2007 Engine Management training separately identifies the N54’s MSD80 management context. For an individual repair, the workshop must use the applicable BMW diagnostic and service information for the actual vehicle. This guide does not prescribe fault-code conclusions, adaptation routines, timing settings or tightening values across every N54 application.
Read the two-gear offer precisely
| Package detail | Checked website description | Question for the supplier and installer |
|---|---|---|
| Intake/inlet gear | 1, reference 11367540347 | Confirm the required intake application |
| Exhaust/outlet gear | 1, reference 11367540348 | Confirm the required exhaust application |
| Package type | Intake plus exhaust adjusters | Confirm that the order is for the pair |
| VANOS solenoids | Not listed in the package contents | Separate enquiry if the diagnosis requires them |
| Timing chain, guides and tensioner | Not listed as part of this set | Identify and verify a separate package if needed |
| Seals, fasteners and consumables | Inclusion not established | Obtain the workshop’s job-specific list |
The active eBay title foregrounds the intake reference while describing an intake-plus-exhaust offer. Use the full website contents and a current supplier confirmation to remove ambiguity about the pair. Ask for both supplied identities in writing. A concise final order statement should name the intake number, exhaust number, quantity and verified vehicle.
Compare the RunningRoo N54 gear set with the matching eBay package on that basis. Do not compare its price with a single-gear offer without accounting for the difference in quantity. Equally, do not assume that a larger chain-and-gear package is the same commercial offer because it contains similar-looking components.
Distinguish a VANOS complaint from a gear diagnosis
If the vehicle has a warning, a running concern or a new sound, give the workshop the circumstances and available service history. Include recent repairs and the complete diagnostic report if one exists. Avoid reducing a detailed report to one code and then using that code as an automatic shopping instruction.
Ask the technician to explain what has been confirmed and what still needs investigation. The useful outcome is a parts recommendation supported by findings and the correct BMW process. A system name such as VANOS does not, on its own, identify the intake gear, exhaust gear, solenoid or another component as the cause of the complaint.
This article deliberately avoids claiming that a specific code always requires this pair. It also does not propose a universal cleaning treatment, oil change or component swap as a diagnostic shortcut. Your mechanic should decide the tests and repair scope using the correct information, then identify the parts needed for that scope.
Questions to resolve before choosing the pair
First ask whether both adjusters are required for the planned work. A two-piece package can be a convenient offer when it matches the verified requirement, but convenience is not a diagnosis. The workshop should explain the reason for replacing each component and identify any additional items necessary to complete the repair.
Next ask whether the technician has checked the proposed references against the actual engine. If a different number is requested, obtain a supported cross-reference rather than assuming that a newer-looking or similar number is equivalent. Keep that confirmation with the order, especially when a vehicle has received an engine replacement.
Finally, ask whether the workshop accepts customer-supplied parts and what documentation it needs. Send the exact listing and packing details before booking the work. This gives the installer a chance to resolve questions about product identity, quantities and ancillary requirements while the order is still easy to clarify.
Keep chain-kit work as a separate decision
RunningRoo’s BMW N52/N54 timing-chain kit guide addresses a different product-selection question. Linking that guide here provides related reading; it does not mean the two-gear package includes a chain kit or that every VANOS concern requires a chain replacement.
If the workshop recommends broader timing work, request an itemised scope and the exact package proposed. Identify which parts are covered by this set and which are supplied separately. That is more useful than an invoice line saying only “BMW timing parts”, which can leave the owner unsure about what was actually purchased.
Do not combine parts from multiple apparently similar listings without the installer’s agreement. The final combination must suit the verified application and planned repair. A supplier can help clarify availability and references, but the workshop should review the complete parts plan rather than discovering the combination after delivery.
Use the related video for terminology, not specifications
RunningRoo’s video on the inside of a VVT cam phaser is linked below as general background. It can help an owner follow a discussion about an adjuster’s role and understand the vocabulary in a quotation. It is not identified here as a demonstration of these two N54 gears or as a BMW-specific installation procedure.
Do not copy a pressure test, disassembly step or timing position from a general demonstration onto an unverified component. The applicable BMW information should govern workshop actions. The supplier’s role is to identify the product being sold; the video’s role is explanatory; the technician’s role is to diagnose and carry out the repair.
The article makes no guaranteed performance or fuel-economy claim for fitting the set. The intended purchase is a correctly identified replacement within an established repair plan. Ask the workshop how it will verify the result for the original concern, rather than judging the repair by a product photograph or a general video.
Prepare a complete enquiry and comparison record
Send the VIN, full engine code, production information, both requested references and the exact product link in one enquiry. State whether you are ordering the pair and whether the workshop has already approved it. If a removed component is available, photographs of readable markings can help clarify identity without relying on descriptions such as “the round silver one”.
Keep the response and final order terms with the mechanic’s requirements. If you change purchasing channels or choose a different package, check that the approved contents and identities remain the same. A title copied into a note is less reliable than the actual product link and written confirmation.
Compare quotes on equivalent scope. A single intake gear, an intake-and-exhaust set and a larger timing package are different offers. Include the required ancillary items and delivery or pickup arrangements in the comparison. The lowest headline price is not a useful answer if it describes a different quantity or an unconfirmed application.
Melbourne pickup and dispatch coordination
Call 0425 890 125 to arrange Melbourne local pickup by appointment in Blackburn. Confirm that the exact set is ready before travelling, and ask what order reference should be provided. If the workshop or another authorised person will collect, arrange that directly with RunningRoo.
For delivery, provide the postcode and ask about current fast dispatch options after fitment and stock are confirmed. Dispatch and carrier arrival should be treated as separate stages. Allow the workshop time to inspect the delivered set before the booking depends on it, particularly when the vehicle is needed for daily transport.
Australian-operated, friendly support can make the parts conversation easier when the enquiry involves two positions and several similar BMW references. The best starting point is complete information rather than a broad model name. Ask for important fitment and contents decisions in writing so they remain clear throughout ordering and installation.
Inspect the delivery and document the completed work
Retain the packaging and labels while the installer checks the two supplied identities against the agreed order. If a component, reference or quantity is unclear, contact the supplier before installation. Provide photographs and the order reference, and avoid modifying or dismantling a new gear merely to investigate a suspected mismatch.
After the repair, keep the supplier confirmation with the workshop invoice. Ask the mechanic to record which components were fitted and what verification was completed under the applicable procedure. Keep any remaining recommendations separate from the completed work. This helps future servicing distinguish a two-gear replacement from solenoid work or a broader timing-chain repair.
Watch related RunningRoo videos
Inside a VVT Cam Phaser | Oil Passages & Locking Pin Explained | RunningRoo — General cam-phaser background; not proof of this product’s internal design or a vehicle-specific test procedure.
These videos were found on the RunningRoo AutoParts channel and their watch pages were checked. Use them to understand the discussion and prepare questions for your workshop. They do not confirm this aftermarket product’s fitment, replace manufacturer service information or diagnose your vehicle. Ask the technician to identify the exact component and repair procedure that apply to your engine.
Frequently asked questions
Which references are included in this set?
The checked website description lists one intake gear, 11367540347, and one exhaust gear, 11367540348. Obtain a current packing confirmation before ordering and have the installer match both positions to the actual vehicle and repair requirement.
Does the eBay title’s intake number mean only one gear is supplied?
The selected eBay title describes an intake-plus-exhaust package while displaying the intake reference prominently. Ask RunningRoo to confirm both supplied identities and quantities in writing so the final order is unambiguous.
Are VANOS solenoids included?
They are not listed in the selected two-gear package contents. If diagnosis requires solenoids or another component, those need their own confirmed references and order details. Do not assume that every part associated with VANOS is supplied in one set.
Does a VANOS-related code prove that both gears need replacement?
No. The workshop must interpret the complete diagnostic information and establish the required repair. This guide does not turn any isolated code into a guarantee that the advertised pair will resolve the vehicle’s concern.
Where can I buy the verified pair?
Review the RunningRoo N54 intake-and-exhaust set or the matching eBay listing. Confirm the actual application, current contents and channel terms before purchase, and save the fitment response with the order.
Can I collect the set in Melbourne?
Yes. Call 0425 890 125 to arrange pickup by appointment in Blackburn. RunningRoo can also discuss current dispatch options for interstate buyers or workshops that prefer delivery.
Related RunningRoo guides
For broader background, read Intake versus exhaust VVT gear fitment and VVT gear versus solenoid diagnosis. Keep the specific engine, reference and product scope of this article in mind when moving between guides. A general explanation does not establish interchange with another application.
Technical sources and verification scope
Product availability and eBay Active Listings were checked on 9 October 2026. Stock, package contents and terms can change. Obtain current written fitment confirmation before purchase. Technical context comes from manufacturer-issued material listed below; copies on third-party archives are identified. Historical training and introductory documents are background, not substitutes for current vehicle-specific diagnosis and repair information.
- BMW — 2007 Engine Management training — Manufacturer training reproduced by a third-party archive; N54 engine control background, not an aftermarket gear approval.
- BMW — ST501 Engine Technology — BMW manufacturer training reproduced on a third-party host; N54 double VANOS and distinction from Valvetronic. Full access may depend on the host.