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Originally Posted by HDdave
Okay, so for an update- I went ahead and followed this TIS. file:///C:/Users/davel/Downloads/AdjustingCamshaftTimingS65.pdf Did everything exactly step by step, but I think something is still wrong. I can rotate the engine (clockwise if youre in front looking at it)- the timing tools will sit perfectly flush on bank 2. Bank 1- at TDC I have like 1/4 inch on the inside bolt of the timing tool.. If I switch the crank to 10 degrees, its not even right then, the two smaller 10mm bolts lift about 1/8" off.
So am i doing this wrong? I did the entire Besian vanos upgrades myself on my e46. Granted this was 8 years ago... so my memory is blurry. But I remember for a fact having an issue getting timing right. Came down to me having to rotate the crank a few times clockwise before torquing everything down..
Is the correct process to rotate the crank, then the cam tools sit flush at TDC? One thing i have found is that with the e46- literally everything you can do to that car (including the smg- 6 speed conversion which i did myself) has a very detailed youtube video. I cannot personally find any videos of timing this engine correctly. I plan to make one- once I get this figured out. I have already ordered new main bolts bc i know they are tty.. So as understand, you pretty much have one shot to get it right. My plan is to try again multiple times with the current bolts- till I get it right , then i will install the new ones. If I am doing something wrong please let me know.
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You might find a good visual guide with M359 restorations s65 project. since he tore his entire engine apart and put back together.