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Gates VVS280 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Intake
⚙️ 6 vehicles fit this part
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📦Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid, Intake
🚗Fitment: BMW, M3
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Gates VVS280 Engine Variable Valve Timing (VVT) Solenoid - Intake
| Brand | Gates |
| Part Number | VVS280 |
| Position | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid, Intake |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Housing Width | .984 |
| Housing Width | 25 |
| Activation Type | Electromagnetic |
| Overall Height | .984 |
| Overall Height | 25 |
| Terminal Type | Pin |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Housing Length | 116 |
| Housing Length | 4.567 |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Connector Gender | Female |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Shaft Diameter | .709 |
| Shaft Diameter | 18 |
| 8 | Steel |
| Seal Included | Yes |
| Activation Style | Electromagnetic |
| Contents | Solenoid |
| Gasket/Seal Included | Yes |
| Mounting Bolt Included | No |
| Overall Height (in) | .984 |
| Overall Height (mm) | 25 |
| Overall Length (in) | 4.567 |
| Overall Length (mm) | 116 |
| Overall Width (in) | .984 |
| Overall Width (mm) | 25 |
| Shaft Diameter (in) | .709 |
| Shaft Diameter (mm) | 18 |
This part fits 6 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 2012 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 2011 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 2010 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 2009 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
| 2008 | BMW | M3 | 4.0L | V8 | GAS | Intake | Engine Variable Valve Timing Solenoid |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
1136783846611367841699113678431182T1085916-872VTS1150VV1172VVS1828VVT272
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.