R56 How to check the timing

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Jan 24, 2016 | 04:12 PM

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How to check the timing

I have a 2008 MCS, N14. Does anyone know if there is a way to check the timing without removing the valve cover? It's running great and not throwing any codes. I would just like to know if there is an easy way to check the timing.

Jan 24, 2016 | 07:13 PM

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No you have to install the cam blocks and lock the crank to know.

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Jan 25, 2016 | 11:57 AM

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You can check it manually with timing blocks, or if you have access to an expensive scan tool you can watch cam/crank correlation.

Easiest way is to check with the valve cover off though.

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