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Jean-Claude
06-01-2006, 04:54 PM
Anyone know of a place that rents cam install tools?
bimmer95
06-01-2006, 05:29 PM
koalamotorsport.com
Jean-Claude
06-01-2006, 06:13 PM
I can't see anywhere on their site that mentions the tool rental.

Btw, I got the ZKWs that I ordered from understeer today. Thanks for the quick shipping and good packaging. ;)
bimmer95
06-01-2006, 06:35 PM
Give them a call, they used to rent them at least.

You're very welcome for the ZKW order :D
fritzintn
06-02-2006, 02:43 AM
If you feel comfortable taking them out via the 'pelican parts method' (evenly loosening the cam caps), then you can get by with just a cam lock tool from Catalyst Racing out in CO. It's only around ~$40.

http://www.catalystracing.net/

http://home.comcast.net/~blake.caldwell/turbo/IMG_0582.JPG
Bill
06-02-2006, 08:28 AM
If you feel comfortable taking them out via the 'pelican parts method' (evenly loosening the cam caps), then you can get by with just a cam lock tool from Catalyst Racing out in CO. It's only around ~$40.

http://www.catalystracing.net/

http://home.comcast.net/~blake.caldwell/turbo/IMG_0582.JPG

have you ever used this tool? I already have a set but was looking of getting a backup set just in case.
pbonsalb
06-02-2006, 09:10 AM
We just did the studs, MLS HG, stem seals, and cams on my 99 M3. We rented a cam tool kit from a forum member for $25. The tools were useful, but not all were essential if you know what you are doing. The cam lock tool is essential. The stem seal removal tool was useful, but you could carefully use something else. The valve spring compressor was probably not as good as a C clamp style tool that you could use if you removed the head as we did. The timing chain tensioner tool is not essential, the cam sprocket rotator is not essential, and you can stick a variety of hardened tools in the flywheel to lock the crank.

Philip Bradley
fritzintn
06-02-2006, 09:19 AM
have you ever used this tool? I already have a set but was looking of getting a backup set just in case.

Works fine from what I can tell. I just did my 4th cam install this weekend.

I mean all it is doing is locking the cams in place, the only thing really fancy with the oem tool is the bit that depresses the lifters. And since I just do it the pelican parts way, that part isn't really needed.

Just turn motor to TDC, remove cams, insert new cams #1 lobes facing each other at an angle upwards, lock in place, tighten caps, then drink a beer.
Jean-Claude
06-02-2006, 10:20 AM
It's my first time installing cams. I would prefer renting the tools and making the job easier. Maybe next time I do it I will try w/o tools.
Jean-Claude
06-02-2006, 10:20 AM
Btw, I am mechanically inclined. How long aproximately will it take?
///M3 CRAZY
06-02-2006, 11:22 AM
Btw, I am mechanically inclined. How long aproximately will it take?


first time cam job, probably 4-5 hours.
vinnymac
06-02-2006, 12:17 PM
Btw, I am mechanically inclined. How long aproximately will it take?


I'd say 4-6 hours if you take your time and test everything including the vanos adjustment after you are done.

Here's my Sunbelt cam install thread with pics if you want a point of reference:

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?t=527835

FYI...I took my time and replaced a lot of other stuff including the vanos unit and most of my secondary timing gear. I also upgrade many other things so my total labor will be significantly higher than yours should be.
iateyourcheese
06-02-2006, 12:34 PM
...

FYI...I took my time and replaced a lot of other stuff including the vanos unit and most of my secondary timing gear. I also upgrade many other things so my total labor will be significantly higher than yours should be.

Enquiring minds want to know... did you have any VANOS rattle before and, if so, is it now gone?