R56 Timing Chain Replacement
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Timing Chain Replacement
I'm in the process of replacing my timing chain and associated parts. Upper guide was broken. I have the crank shaft pin installed in the flywheel and the writing on the camshafts is facing up. When I put the tools on the cams they don't go on properly because the cams are slightly rotated towards the back of the engine. Not sure if it has jumped a tooth or if the sprockets have slipped. Currently I still have the tensioner in place, should I just remove the tensioner and then rotate the cams so they align, looks like it is only a few degrees?
Thanks for your help in advance. I did some searching, but didn't find the answer and am in the middle of this.
Thanks for your help in advance. I did some searching, but didn't find the answer and am in the middle of this.
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I'm in the process of replacing my timing chain and associated parts. Upper guide was broken. I have the crank shaft pin installed in the flywheel and the writing on the camshafts is facing up. When I put the tools on the cams they don't go on properly because the cams are slightly rotated towards the back of the engine. Not sure if it has jumped a tooth or if the sprockets have slipped. Currently I still have the tensioner in place, should I just remove the tensioner and then rotate the cams so they align, looks like it is only a few degrees?
Thanks for your help in advance. I did some searching, but didn't find the answer and am in the middle of this.
Thanks for your help in advance. I did some searching, but didn't find the answer and am in the middle of this.
Hopefully you're using the Bentley manual as a reference. Some of the bolts you're working with are NOT re-useable. And not all manuals describe the chain tensioner tool usage --- essential for proper timing.
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