BMW E46 Install Timing Components & Reset Timing DIY #m54rebuild 8

BMW E46 Install Timing Components & Reset Timing DIY #m54rebuild 8

M54 Timing Tool Kit: https://amzn.to/2OdEfKI

I began my rebuild when I did a compression test and noticed I had poor compression in cylinders 2-6 (about 142 psi, the bottom of the service limit). Cylinder 1 head 160 psi. A leakdown test showed leakage into each adjacent cylinder. Of course my engine also had the oil consumption problem (1 quart every 1000 miles) that every M54 engine has, which is caused by the oil rings which wear down prematurely (the M52TU used different oil rings which did not have this problem). There was also coolant loss, which I didn’t measure precisely.

To see all the videos in the #m54rebuild series: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLqJG4ZyPIF6OflXtgLWJOFdsiuc-UrZJX

To view all the specs and torques for BMW M54/M52TU engines: https://goo.gl/jLvcgR

The seller I bought the timing kit from is out of stock. You’ll have to check through the listings here to find a similar kit:
https://goo.gl/ealUrH

Make sure to check out the common repair steps video if you are unfamiliar with that: https://youtu.be/Zt3XFkd97dc

Other videos you should watch if you are planning to change your head gasket or rebuild your engine are:

Oil Filter Housing Gasket Replace: https://youtu.be/zC_cmsX68Ok
Intake Manifold Removal: https://youtu.be/ZDP8Dma0nUs
Exhaust Manifolds Removal: https://youtu.be/2kJbzaHBgAI
Timing Components Removal: https://youtu.be/mUYFzBr1ZNE

This video is for entertainment purposes only. 50sKid assumes no liability for any repairs or modifications performed by the viewer as a result of the information contained in this video.

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Frank R says:

Hey man, I followed this video. Unfortunately it doesn’t turn on (it’s whining) now. I think I might’ve missed it by a tooth. What do you think?

Claudia & Sonny Goldie’s says:

Hiii !! I was following your procedures and when I finished installing everything back on I pulled the crank pin and turn the crank. I was only able to turn it about 90degree CW. I couldn’t figure out why it won’t turn. I need serious help on how to retime everything,Now I can only turn the crank cw & ccw 10degree. I notice the timing chain guide is snapped after I had already replace it with new.

Israel Berrios says:

Hello greetings, in the 9 minutes and 58 seconds, I do not understand the torque in inches well, can you help me? Thanks

H&M KARTS says:

What does it mean if my flywheel pin hole is not in the TDC because when my crankshaft pulley is Aligned with the timing cover line and the pin is in it half an inch off the line

Bobi Reviews says:

Excellent!!

adrian bak says:

Big thank you for the video, really helped

Landon Shaw says:

Hey, I started this project recently and I didn’t have the cams in the same position you had them in the video when I took them off, we did take them off on top dead center but on the wrong stroke. Can I install the cams in the position that you do without having an issue?

Pepe says:

16:50 thank me later :D:D:D:D:D

MakerTools says:

Btw…one other thing. I bought a similar tool set on eBay ..it was $100 not $200 like the one you have. Mine did not come with the crank pin or the cam square end locking gizmo. So those two elements to the tool were not available to the engine rebuilders. That means there may have been an element of guesswork on crank to cam; which would have to be a tooth off, so seems has to be right. But the alignment of cam to cam has an element of error; which could be incrementally off. So, p0340, might not be the sensor it self(!?) Maybe, since there is a change when it's disconnected, actually for the better. Weird stuff, right? (I must add, the guys assured me they didn't need to tool at all, he assembled it all using NO ALIGNMENT TOOL. this is the Philippines.) I then provided the tool, and asked him to redo it. He says he did. No change required. There's the whole story. Any easy way to check adjustment?

MakerTools says:

THANKS, FIFTIES KID!!! (me too) for the great, excellent, all good presentation! (And I have a question..) is there a way to check timing of everything, cam to crank and cam to cam, without pulling everything apart and using the timing tool? Cause I'm throwing a p0340 code, runs like crap, long cranking to start, then if I disconnect intake cam sensor, it starts instantly and runs smooth. This is after a complete engine rebuild. It's never really run right since, except for fairly smooth idle when warm, for multiple reasons including water in gas tank (lol) which was why it smoked massive clouds at first. Other code are p0600 and 0601, cause many modules are missing. (Car has been dead since typhoon Yolanda in 2013, so it's a rebirth sortof.) So, is there any easy way to test for cam timing set wrong? Thanks again..)

frank mwanza says:

Hi guys I need to know m2 engine timing , am from Zambia and am automotive technician also I do not have the money to buy tools help me contact line +26 0977852868 thanks guys

Joel Cano says:

Thanks man, appreciate your work, It was really helpful throughout the whole proccess of rebuilding the engine from my car. When it finally starts up I'm gonna drink a beer in your honor

Forid Khan says:

Jason, I always dreaded this part, but you really made this look piss easy. I’ve learnt so much from you, so I thank you from the bottom of my heart all the way from London!

rgzicki says:

When adjusting the cam shafts into position, can the two dots be down as long as both cams have the dots in the same orientation? I was trying to move the cams to follow you but they stop after a quarter turn…

Borislav Dimitrov says:

Hi @50sKid, do you recon the timing chain/components need to be replaced on m54 at all? Mine's at 300k km and wondering if it needs replacement?

B-Ratboys crf250r&crf450r says:

Thanks so budds. Your very handy person so thx heaps

50sk says:

Great info,thanks.

Teboho Khobotle says:

Can you use the Vanos Unit instead of the JIG? I looked everywhere but i can't find it

ohlen forst says:

On the intake side the long part goes IN!, opposite of the exhaust shown at 9:11.

Ben Facer says:

Top video! Really given me the confidence to rebuild my head myself! Thank you 50skid!!

Sky View 3D says:

Did you remove oil pan? How do you get timing chain around crank shaft?

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