First thing that I want to mention BEFORE anyone reads what’s below, is that I did not invent the wheel, if you know what I’m talking about. I didn’t come up with this process; I simply made a video of what is described in the Pelican links. We all know that its easier to learn from a video , rather then stare at the pictures. I don’t want to take any credit for those who actually came up with this idea.
In the videos below I will NOT show you how to remove simple things like VCG, Plugs, not even how to remove the timing chain. Here are the links on how to do that. Its VERY straight forward, BUT if you guys would like I could make another video covering all that.
First Step:
Step 2:
Step 3:
Step 4:
TIP: Camshaft bearing caps should be tightened to 11 ft-lb !
Another TIP: ONLY turn the motor Clockwise, NEVER EVER turn it counter-clockwise , whatever you do. Why? There is a BIG possibility that your timing chain can slip off of you crank, and to get it back on you’ll have to take the whole motor apart, well almost.
I hope I saved someone some cash by doing this themselves and also helped learn about your car, because if you go to a shop they will charge you between 800-1500 USD for this job, and it could all be done BY YOU in less then 5 hours MAX.
cams, camshafts, motor, engine, lobes, intake, exhaust, cylinder, piston, head, block, schrick, performance
thank to black out at e46fanatic from great tutorial.