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Project 13: VANOS Installation/Setting Cam Timing
BMW E36 (1992-00)
Tensioner Pressure Tool
Use this tool in place of the spring-loaded tensioner when timing the camshafts. It's important to use this tool, and not to rely solely on the spring-loaded tensioner - it does not provide enough tension when the car is sitting to accurate time the camshafts. See how it is used here.
Tensioner Pressure Tool, for VANOS Adjustment, fits BMW S50, M50, M60 and M62 Engines (Including X5 models), BMW Service Tool Reference #11-4-230, Each, Note: For models with 1 piece tensioner upgrade, use #11-4-220 tensioner tool [Photo]
83-30-0-493-548-BOE
$58.25
Flywheel Lock
Flywheel Lock, For BMW Engines: M42, M44, M50, S50, M52, S52, M54, S54, M60, M62, S62, M70, M73
83-30-0-490-861-BOE
$55.25
Camshaft Holding Tools
You need this tool to properly time your camshaft. See how it is used and read our Technical Article on the subject here.
Camshaft Holding Tool/Fixture (includes (2) blocks (1) swivel lock and (1) flywheel locking pin 112-300), Applicable: BMW Motors M42, M44, M50, M52, M54, S50, S52 (BMW Service Tool Reference #11-3-240). Flywheel pin fits most of these models. [Photo]
