5.1.
This kit has the necessary tools to set and lock the engines on a wide variety of BMW vehicles ranging from 1.6 to 5.0 litres in size. As there
will be many variations on these applications, these instructions have been produced as a guide only to the most popular applications.
For further and more detailed information, the use of a manufacturers or a suitable proprietary manual is strongly advised.
5.2.
M40 and M70 Engines
5.2.1. Position the engine at TDC on number one cylinder. Insert the Crankshaft Timing Pin VSE135.V3-02 through the datum hole in the cylinder
block and ensure it correctly locates into the location hole in the flywheel (fig.1)
5.2.2. Fit the Camshaft Alignment Plate VSE135.V3-01 onto the squared are of the camshaft as shown (fig.2). Ensure the camshaft sprocket
arrow is pointing upright, (12 o’clock position)
5.2.3. Press the timing chain tensioner rail in to compress the tensioner and insert a suitable locking pin.
5.2.4. Any engine work required can now be carried out, once completed, reassemble the engine as required and remove the tooling, rotate the
crankshaft through two revolutions and recheck the timing using the Crankshaft Timing Pin VSE135.V3-02 and Camshaft Alignment Plate
VSE135.V3-01 as previously described. Once the timing is set correctly, remove all tooling and reassemble the engine in the reverse order of
dismantling.
5.3.
M42 and M50 Engines
5.3.1.
Dismantling:
Turn the engine in the direction of rotation and insert the Crankshaft Timing Pin VSE135.V3-02 through the datum hole in the bell housing.
(fig.1)
5.3.2. To ensure the engine is correctly positioned at TDC check that the camshaft lobes on number one cylinder are almost facing each
other as shown(fig.3)
Models:
Engines: Associated Tools:
Description:
VM Tool Ref:
BMW
1.6
VSE5906
Petrol Twin Vanos Service Tool Kit - Chain Drive
11 6 150
316i 1.6 E36 (93-99)
16 4E 2
11 3 450
316i Compact 1.6 E36 (94-00)
16 4E 3
11 6 180
318i 1.8 E36 (94-99)
1.8
318iS 1.8 E36 (92-98)
18 4E 2
318i Compact 1.8 E36 (94-98)
18 4S 1
316i Compact 1.9 E36 (98-01)
1.9
318iS 1.9 E36 (96-99)
19 4E 1
318i Compact 1.9 E36 (96-01)
19 4S 1
320i 2.0 E36 (94-99)
2.0
323i 2.5 E36 (95-99)
20 6S 3
323i Compact 2.5 E36 (95-01)
2.0
328i 2.8 (95-99)
20 6S 3
316i 1.6 E46 (99-01)
2.8
316i 1.9 (99-02)
28 6S 1
318i 1.9 (98-01)
3.5
520i 2.0 E39 (96-00)
35 8S 1
523i 2.5 E39 (96-00)
4.0
528i 2.8 E39 (96-00)
40 8S 1
535i 3.5 E39(96-01)
4.4
540i 4.4 E39 (96-03)
44 8S 1
Z3 1.8 E36 (96-99)
5.0
Z3 1.9 E36 (96-03)
50 12 A
Z3 2.8 E36 (97-99)
5.4
840i 4.0 E31 (93-99)
54 12 1
840i 4.4 E31(95-99)
54 12 2
850i 5.0 E31 (90-99)
4. APPLICATIONS
5. INSTRUCTIONS
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fig.2
VSE135.V3 Issue:2(I) - 26/02/15
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