Camshaft & Timing Tools Rent or Loan?

atomemc2 · 07-23-2013, 10:17 AM

Hey folks,

I am about to embark on a head gasket replacement and looking for anyone that has the timing and Camshaft tools that may be interested in loaning or renting out for a weekend?

dcramer · 07-23-2013, 12:42 PM

you can remove the camshafts without a tool, read the pelican article on this.
Timing is another problem altogether though

atomemc2 · 07-23-2013, 01:02 PM

Ya, I was aware and have read the articles on Pelican. I am just trying to do it as safely as possible with the proper tools so I don't end up with a massive metal sculpture. ; )

dcramer · 07-23-2013, 01:03 PM

given the cost and availability of that tool. I'd be amazed if anyone (other than the dealer) actually has one.

**T.Dot_E30** · 07-23-2013, 02:55 PM

<$100 on ebay.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-M50-M54-...6ab18b&vxp=mtr

dcramer · 07-23-2013, 03:02 PM

I was referring to the camshaft removal tool.

My experience on EBAY will be that <100 will actually be 200 with shipping and GST.

**T.Dot_E30** · 07-23-2013, 03:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dcramer

I was referring to the camshaft removal tool.

My experience on EBAY will be that <100 will actually be 200 with shipping and GST.

I agree, free shipping in the US though. So order some parts, get everything shipped to CBI and save a bunch...

atomemc2 · 07-23-2013, 03:15 PM

I found the same thing with eBay and was on the same thoughts with shipping....may be my only option however. Thx...

dcramer · 07-23-2013, 03:31 PM

Too bad I was in the states last week.

PedroBMW · 07-24-2013, 10:55 PM

there is no need for that crazy tool.. Just loosen a little at a time and evenly across all the nuts. I did this recently without issue and this is the way everyone does it. Just nbe careful and you won't snap your cams

atomemc2 · 07-24-2013, 11:03 PM

I was thinking that but wasn't sure that was the safest route since I haven't heard of anyone else doing it that way. So you didn't use the camshaft tool or the timing pin? I know i could just move the harmonic balancer back into TDC but thought there must be a valid reason for the tool.

craz azn · 07-24-2013, 11:07 PM

^ Pedro is talking about the big mechanism that bolts to the top for removal of the camshaft(s)... totally different and unrelated to the timing tools you are looking for.