{"product_id":"bmw-vanos-unit-plug-1","title":"Original BMW Screw Plug with Gasket Ring for M52 and M54 VANOS Camshaft Adjuster, BMW E46, E39, E83, E53, Z3, and E85 (1998–2006)","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis Original BMW screw plug with gasket ring, part number 11-36-1-438-338, seals a threaded port on the VANOS camshaft adjustment unit of the M52 and M54 six-cylinder engines in the E46 3 Series, E39 5 Series, E83 X3, E53 X5, Z3, and E85 Z4. VANOS is BMW's variable camshaft timing system. It is run by engine oil pressure, and plugs like this one close off its machined passages. The plug comes with its gasket ring, and that seal is single-use, so a plug that has been removed should be replaced and not refitted. It weighs 30 g and is finished with a chrome-free CR(VI) coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal BMW Parts carry a 24-month parts warranty.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe plug replaced the earlier part number 11-36-1-435-628, and BMW marks the change as exchangeable retrospectively. That means the current plug can go on cars originally built with the old number. BMW started production of the current version in June 1999. It is made in Germany. The same plug fits both the M52 and the later M54. A 323i, a 330xi, and a Z3 3.0i all take the same part.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eManufacturer: BMW\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePart number: 11-36-1-438-338\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBMW part name: screw plug with gasket ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces: 11-36-1-435-628, exchangeable retrospectively\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 30 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: chrome-free CR(VI)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProduction start: June 1999\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Germany\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSold individually with gasket ring\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWarranty: 24-month Original BMW Parts warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I reuse the plug's seal?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. The gasket ring is one-time use, so fit a new plug after removal.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy parts book shows 11-36-1-435-628. Is this the right plug?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This number replaces it and fits cars built with the earlier plug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment \u0026amp; Compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse the fitment table below to confirm the exact year, make, model, submodel, and any application notes before ordering. 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