Timing blocks- beware

[328iFun]

Ordered these off amazon prime

8milelake BMW M50/M52 VANOS Valve Camshaft Engine Alignment Locking Timing Tool https://www.amazon.com/dp/B013WGGTW6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_6RFLAbDAD43Z3

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[drstuess]

I ordered a similar, or the same, one on Amazon (with the blue case) and had fitment issues as well. Mine werent as bad as yours and I did end up making it work, but it took some significant persuasion with a file.

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[gdavid]

They must be selling a bunch of those sets, I bought one last week. The blocks were square and fit but the vanos wrench was really bad, it got the job done but needs to be tweaked.

[mslevin]

How does something so simple get messed up so badly!?

If anyone needs a set in the SF Bay Area, PM me. I have all the necessary tools that I can rent out to you for a small fee.

[mikeysentra]

I just ordered this kit on amazon. Hope it works
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NWZ16K

[ChuckDizzle]

I ordered my set from Baum Tools on eBay and it was perfect. It also came with a pin for the upper chain tensioner. With OP's photos in mind, I'll be avoiding anything from that 8milelake distributor.

[Eric93se]

I just ordered this kit on amazon. Hope it works
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078NWZ16K

Damn for $40 that's a great deal. I made my tools and that was fun and all, but for $40 with free shipping, that's hard to beat!