hey newbie here lol

[gtdragon980]

so i finally got the cam sprocket off and now i need to know how to remove the rocker shafts without damaging them..ill show you what im working with with these pics..

[jlevie]

It actually looks right to me. Align the O|T mark on the harmonic balancer with the mark on the timing belt cover, then check the cam mark. The camshaft rotates at half crank speed, so a small error at the cam sprocket is a big error at the crank, which is why you check timing based on the harmonic balancer position.

[gtdragon980]

it seems to be slightly off, what should i do from here?

[gtdragon980]

so i started working on my '89 325i because it has 2 broken rocker arms. i am currently about to remove the timing belt but i dont know how to start this, i have already removes the v-belt's, removed the water pump pulley, and i am now stuck. i dont know how to locate where the TDC is and well basically i need some step by step instruction from here..i dont want to ruin my engine by f***ing up something simple like making sure i set the TDC correctly before starting to remove stuff lol. i was thinking i should remove the TB, then replace the rocker arms, install water pump belt tensioner and then TB. soo i just want to make sure everything is done right so once again i cannot locate the TDC on the cam pulley or vibration damper. Thanks for helping!

Edit: wait scratch that i found the marks but theres a problem now..look and see!



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