Wondering if anyone has gotten this set. Looks identical to the BMW special tools for holding the cam shaft sprocket (when switching cams) and also includes the motor support bracket. I don't have any use for the other stuff in the kit but the price is not that bad, at least compared to paying a shop for a cam install.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-M...motiveQ5fTools

 

That looks like it will work. I used a wood block and jack under the engine and stuck a big screwdriver in the rotor with the car in gear to get it on and off. That worked too and was free.

No denying that I would like to have had that set while I did it so it is just really a question of money. For one job, I would pass still, but for two or more, I would buy it. You can always buy it and sell it for $30 less or so once finished and move it down the line.

 

Yep, that's what I was thinking too ..

 

When I changed my cam I just put the tranny in 6th gear and had no problems loosening or torquing the cam bolt. I didn't use any special tools.