Anybody in Eugene want to help with an M42 project?

[bstarr3]

Time for me to do a timing job on my 170k M42:



I'm a novice mechanic and this car is my DD. I'm definitely a little intimidated by this job. Anybody in the Eugene area who'd be willing to lend a hand? Beer and pizza in it for any takers. I'm out of town this weekend, so we'd probably be looking at the weekend after.

[bmwm42]

This is an easy job depending when you do it I can come help

[bmwm42]

Btw those are some fucking pointy teeth hope you have the new cam sprockets already

[R3V9K]

I don't know much about these motors but I might be bible to lend a hand if my weekend is free

[bstarr3]

Btw those are some fucking pointy teeth hope you have the new cam sprockets already

Yeah I bought some lightly used (5k miles) sprockets, chain, and guides. Got to buy the gaskets for this job and the mess under the intake, and some vacuum hose, and get it all knocked out in a weekend.

BTW, what special tools do I need for this job? Cam locking tool? What's the best way to break that bolt on front of the crank? Special tools to get fan clutch off? Can I get by without any of these?

[KenC]

You need the cam lock tool.

[bmwm42]

Cam look tool is nice but not needed don't buy the timing cover gaskets just but some permatex rtv can't think of the name but its like 20 bucks

[HarukoE30]

Cam look tool is nice but not needed don't buy the timing cover gaskets just but some permatex rtv can't think of the name but its like 20 bucks

^ Listen to this man right here. ;)

[Ryann]

don't buy the timing cover gaskets just but some Right Stuff

[bmwm42]

Yup when your at the auto parts store just think of one of the gayest song ever by new kids on the block thats right the right stuff