DIY This! One Person M54 Cam Removal.

[Ryan929]

Alright i will do so. i mean i did a compression test on all 6 cylinders and the 2nd cylinder has really low compression and all of the others are just fine

[tseran]

I've done 10+ sets.. Not that hard if you take your time.

Putting a head and head gasket on my e39 this coming weekend.

Hi,
Hope your install went fine.

I'm preparing to put my E39 together and have been organizing tools and parts. Got the head milled and checked out, got the oversized gasket, got the Timesert kit and new head bolts.

My concern is the VANOS install. I see several kits for sale, about $250, but the guy I bought the car from said I didn't need it. Any advice?

[Jackcat559]

Yes you need the tools. Check out my other thread http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum....php?t=1220347 I added some timing extra tips on page 16.

You will do the timing many times to get it correct.

I require a 100% deposit on the tools ($450 from http://stores.ebay.com/EL-PASO-TOOL-...TOOLS?_rdc=1); $50 rental and shipping charges will be deducted;30 days for their return in good condition & complete; PayPal only

Kit includes:
cam locking tool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Cam-A...motiveQ5fTools
double vanos kit
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/BMW-V...motiveQ5fTools
Double vanos jig

Looking to start rentals again November 1