Original BMW VANOS Distribution Housing, Cylinders 1–4, for BMW 540i, 740i, 740iL, X5, Z8 Alpina, and Land Rover Range Rover (1998–2005)

Original BMW distribution housing 11-36-1-433-660 is the VANOS solenoid housing for cylinders 1–4 on the 540i, 740i, 740iL, X5, Z8 Alpina, and Range Rover. BMW's VANOS system varies camshaft timing while the engine runs, and this housing is where its control hardware mounts. It houses the camshaft adjustment solenoid as well as the timing chain sprocket. BMW calls it a distribution piece and marks it ZYL.1-4, its designation for the cylinders 1–4 bank. Many shops simply call it the VANOS solenoid housing. This one is made in Austria.

Because the M62 is a V8, there is a separate distribution piece for the other bank, and the ZYL.1-4 marking is how BMW tells them apart. Match the bank before ordering. BMW has produced this number since September 1998, covering the E39 5 Series, E38 7 Series, E53 X5, and E52 Z8 Alpina V8. The steel gasket between this housing and the cylinder head is a separate part, 11-36-1-705-578, and does not come with the housing.

Technical Details

• Manufacturer: BMW (Original BMW Part)
• Part number: 11-36-1-433-660
• BMW part name: distribution piece, ZYL.1-4
• Position: cylinders 1–4 bank
• Houses the camshaft adjustment solenoid and timing chain sprocket
• Engine: M62 V8
• Production start: September 1998
• Sold individually, made in Austria
• Gasket sold separately: 11-36-1-705-578

Common Questions

Does this housing come with the gasket?
No. The steel gasket is part number 11-36-1-705-578 and should be replaced along with the housing.

What does the housing hold?
It houses the camshaft adjustment solenoid and the timing chain sprocket for cylinders 1–4.

Is a VANOS solenoid housing the same part?
Yes. BMW calls it a distribution piece, and VANOS solenoid housing is the common shop name for it.

Fitment & Compatibility

Use the fitment table below to confirm the exact year, make, model, submodel, and any application notes before ordering. PMB Performance has spent over 20 years matching parts to vehicles and can verify this against your VIN.