N42/N46 Startup Rattle - Is Replacing exhaust VANOS the solution?

I try to fix that annoying cold startup rattle on my 2001 E46 316ti Compact BMW with N42 engine and 200.000km on the odometer by replacing the exhaust VANOS unit. It didn't work but check the FIX here:    • N42/N46 Startup Rattle - Fixed!  

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0:00 Intro
0:21 Symptoms, chain and tensioner replacement, VANOS inspection
1:20 Replacement VANOS unit from a donor engine
2:31 Locking tools
3:14 Checking VANOS adaptations with INPA before replacement
3:58 Putting the engine in TDC
6:13 Replacing exhaust VANOS unit
10:58 Tips on replacing valve cover gasket
11:59 Starting the engine after replacement
12:21 Verifying VANOS adaptations after replacement
13:00 Did replacing the exhaust VANOS unit work? Is the startup rattle gone?
13:53 Check out my next video for a solution!

PARTS:
- Exhaust VANOS unit: 11361707315
- VANOS bolt: 11367500574

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