M20 Camshaft Removal Help

[-bimmerboy-]

Hey im new to this forum and im in desperate need of some help. I got a really good deal on a brand new 272 degree camshaft for my bmw. I took it to my local bimmer shop and they quoted me at $1500 with new gaskets included. I was absolutely shocked at the price and being only 17 years old i dont have that kind of money. Ive decided i am going to challenge myself and do the job myself.So im asking this: has anyone done a cam removal themselves or are there any guides that show how to do so? ANY and all information on this topic would be HUGELY appreciated.
Thank you
Glenn

[jlevie]

Changing a cam isn't all that difficult, but the head needs to come of to do it.

[-bimmerboy-]

I know you have to take off the head but is there any sort of guide book or directions in removing the head and getting the camshaft out?

[AndrewBird]

It's called a Bentley manual. Buy one. It will tell you how to fix anything and everything on your e30.

[-bimmerboy-]

Including camshaft removal?

[AndrewBird]

When I say everything, I literally mean EVERYTHING. Here is what you want:

http://www.amazon.com/BMW-Series-E30-Service-Manual/dp/0837616476/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1357858107&sr=8-1&keywords=Bentley+E30

The books are created by literally dissembling an entire car and documenting it, along with information from the factory repair manuals and such.

[-bimmerboy-]

Wow this will be great. Thank you!

[downforce22]

check this out, its really easy with some patience.

http://www.e30zone.net/e30zonewiki/index.php/Stripping_and_Rebuilding_an_M20_Cylinder_Head

Once you reinstall the cam just slide on the rocker shafts and reinstall the rockers. You need the head off the car so I would argue the head removal is more intensive than the cam install.

[bimma360]

/\ beat me to it!