How to Rebuild an E36 BMW VANOS Unit ↗
Once the single VANOS is off the engine, this shows resealing the piston with Viton O-rings (Beisan kit) instead of buying a rebuilt unit, plus the optional anti-rattle repair, which needs a special 18 mm socket and soft vise jaws.
Tools mentioned: Beisan seal/anti-rattle kit, special 18 mm socket, soft vise jaws, picks
Follow-on to the removal article; same single-VANOS design on M50TU/S50US.