Another timing question

[lakesidepark]

O.K., third and final (I hope) question. Following the Bentley shop manual for timing my pre vanes 98 740i, after using cam locks and dummy tensioner and crank lock tool (pin), I set tension on dummy tensioner to 6.3 in, tighten everything down step by step and all is good. I remove the cam lock tools, all is still cool but now, as I remove the dummy tensioner the cams on the right (pass) side move slightly, twice now, I install upper covers which the guide rail is a pain to hold out of the way and I can't install the damn chain tensioner because I can't press the chain rail out far enough, or am scared to I because it feels like it is binding on something.
Before I tear this down AGAIN, is this normal that the cams novel slightly when removing the dummy tensioner and tool? Did I miss a step? Does the guide rail have barely any play to install tensioner? I am frustrated and have come way to far to give up, not to mention too much invested!
Thanks.

[TheLadiesMan]

Bank 1 intake cam is going to move when you release the tension. It's normal.

The tensioner is a little hard to put in...

[robo740il]

^+1. Are you compressing the chain tensioner before you attempt to install it?

[Timm]

Yes, get the oil out of the tensioner before trying to install it - full info here:

http://www.meeknet.co.uk/e31/E31_Tim..._Tensioner.htm

[lakesidepark]

Yes, it doesn't help. The guide rail the tensioner pushes won't move enough, I had to of done something wrong, maybe I put too much tension on the chain when I timed it?

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Hi thanks, I am using a brand new tensioner.

[TheLadiesMan]

Put a little tension on the chain, and turn the engine.

[lakesidepark]

That almost got it, i am still about an inch out!

[TheLadiesMan]

lol turn it some more

[lakesidepark]

No go, why lol? The tension on the chain is scary tight, I can't move it any more. Seems like the chain will wear the guides out rather quickly.