Timing chain r&r
 

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!

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.

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

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

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.

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

Post #84 here:

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

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

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.

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

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