New timing components?!

[salvuhdor]

define easier ;D taking engine out without proper tools is PITA. If you remove fan fan clutch water pipes you have enough room to do the job. Remove the hood and then have a better acces. If you have a some kind car lifter then even better or just jack it up. The hardest part is a crank bolt if you don't know how to bite it. Use a breaker bar put a wooden block on frame and crank it gently it comes without a sweat.

I've removed a engine before never an e30 or let alone a BMW engine. I have tools and all but it would seem more convenient for me to just work on the timing components while engine is intact and hood is removed of course.

I'm already aware of the crank bolt and have an idea in how I'm going to go at it.

Thanks for the advice!

[torell]

define easier ;D taking engine out without proper tools is PITA. If you remove fan fan clutch water pipes you have enough room to do the job. Remove the hood and then have a better acces. If you have a some kind car lifter then even better or just jack it up. The hardest part is a crank bolt if you don't know how to bite it. Use a breaker bar put a wooden block on frame and crank it gently it comes without a sweat.

[salvuhdor]

Should it be easier to remove the m42 and work on the timing components as shown? Or just go at it while mounted on the car?

I prettty much already figured out all the parts needed. Going to order as soon as taxes come in and next paycheck.
About $700 for all components.

[roguetoaster]

Read, read, read, and read some more. Know the process back to front, use sound judgement before forcing a fastener on or off, keep track of parts, don't rush if unsure, don't get upset, and you will be okay.

[salvuhdor]

You shouldn't need more than basic tools, a breaker bar for the crank bolt, and something to lock the cam squares in the rear down. I can assure you that if you do it yourself and need to buy tools you will save a bundle. Just read up on the procedure here or on M42club if you have any apprehensions.

Nice! Super thanks!
Going to start this project next month. As soon as I have the cash to buy all the parts! Once again thanks.
Never in my life have done any work like this. Hopefully I don't mess shit up to the point where I need a new engine..

[roguetoaster]

You shouldn't need more than basic tools, a breaker bar for the crank bolt, and something to lock the cam squares in the rear down. I can assure you that if you do it yourself and need to buy tools you will save a bundle. Just read up on the procedure here or on M42club if you have any apprehensions.

[salvuhdor]

Okay if I'm doing this myself. What will I need to know? I have to be real careful with the gears and chain. What tools will l need. Or should I just take it to a BMW specialist?

[salvuhdor]

I'm now thinking about waiting until end of March to just buy this whole damn thing and install it. DO IT ONCE, DO IT RIGHT.

[salvuhdor]

14 and 17

[bmwm42]

Where do you see two

[salvuhdor]

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts...11&fg=25&hl=20

There are two of them.

Thinking hard on which parts to order. I'm mainly thinking sprockets, timing chain, the guide, slide rail..and then confused on the tensioner?!

[bmwm42]

Nope just one the m44 has a second tensioner instead of a idle gear

[salvuhdor]

M42 engine requires two chain tensioners?

[salvuhdor]

The representative said that the tensioner is O.E from BMW.

[salvuhdor]

The chain tensioner should be like 40ish

Yeah I noticed that there are two listed. One for 40 and another for 110. Blunttech has not replied yet.