1999 BMW 323 Engine Functioning with stoppage

1999 BMW 323
140,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 2WD • MANUAL
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REZO
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when I switch the engine on and the temperature reaches 90 Celsius the engine is starting working with stoppage. Diagnostic account shows the following:

1.Activation, solenoid value, tank-leak diagnosis pump
2. error of the end position, release camshaft

Please enlighten me with the possibility of what can be done for the normal functioning of the engine
Mar 13, 2009 at 1:56 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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It sounds like the VANOS unit has failed. Also the DMTL pump may be bad. Repost with the VIN please.
Mar 13, 2009 at 8:39 PM
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