Timing chain r&r

[powerstrokenstang]

Starting this fun job but cant seem to find the good diy i had found awhile back can someone give me a link. Yes i searched but over half way tore down and need some details. Thanks!

[GSXRliterbikz]

I have one in the e38 sub forum of bimmerfourms. It's an e38, but basically the same. Only change is the x5's external oil seperator.

[diyanich]

Here is the one I followed
DIY: Timing Chain Guide & Timing Chain Replacement

Some good advises about the Jesus bolt removal

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ide-rails.html

Originally Posted by powerstrokenstang

Starting this fun job but cant seem to find the good diy i had found awhile back can someone give me a link. Yes i searched but over half way tore down and need some details. Thanks!

[powerstrokenstang]

Thanks guys. I pulled radiator and there is plenty of room for an impact.

[diyanich]

Get the crankshaft secured with the tool or something hadnmade,don't torque just with the flywheel pin inserted,that way you may destroy the housing.

Originally Posted by powerstrokenstang

Thanks guys. I pulled radiator and there is plenty of room for an impact.

[powerstrokenstang]

Yea never thought about that going back together. Bimmertool rental kit have that tool? If not ill jus make something.

[diyanich]

Post #84 here:

http://www.xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-foru...ide-rails.html

and if not, pelicanparts.com sells one for under $70

[GSXRliterbikz]

I used an old crank pulley. I welded a bar to one side that can rest against either the ac compressor or the frame rail. Works great.
I would also suggest not using just the flywheel pin to hold it.

[chivas]

How many miles does the timing chain last? Had over 130k miles in my 540 and it was fine. Thanks

[powerstrokenstang]

Im only at 118k but was doing upper cover gaskets and vanos rebuild figured may as well almost there.