Loaner tools for Beisan Vanos Refresh

[Echo46Z]

Hi:
I have a 2003 M3 Vert with 45,000 miles. I’m thinking about doing a Vanos refresh with the Beisan kits including exhaust hub, tension chain guide, Vanos seals, Vanos Sealing Plate seal kit, and Lang Cam bolts. I read about loaner tools here but can’t find the link. Does anybody have a Cam alignment tool kit they could loan me? If not I will have to look into buying it. Thank you.

[Slideways]

In case you don't find someone to rent it to you - https://nam3forum.com/forums/forum/c...ntals-products, the timing bridge and crank pin can be bought here for about $120 - https://www.bmwdirectparts.com/oem-p...10-83300493749 and the crank locking pin is about $25.

[eacmen]

Hi:
I have a 2003 M3 Vert with 45,000 miles. I'm thinking about doing a Vanos refresh with the Beisan kits including exhaust hub, tension chain guide, Vanos seals, Vanos Sealing Plate seal kit, and Lang Cam bolts. I read about loaner tools here but can't find the link. Does anybody have a Cam alignment tool kit they could loan me? If not I will have to look into buying it. Thank you.

Where are you located?

[Echo46Z]

Thanks guys, I’m on Long Island, NY. What do you guys think of this tool kit?

https://www.ebay.com/itm/274740303838?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-117182-37290-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=274740303838&targetid=1645685074768&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=9004508&poi=&campaignid=20133407470&mkgroupid=147476396765&rlsatarget=pla-1645685074768&abcId=9312979&merchantid=101971560&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsaurhpjoggMVamNHAR22Ow6LEAQYDCABEgKRv_D_BwE

[Cubieman]

Thanks guys, I’m on Long Island, NY. What do you guys think of this tool kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27474030383...CABEgKRv_D_BwE

I would suggest to only use the genuine BMW tools, you can always easily sell them after the fact as well.

[eacmen]

Thanks guys, I'm on Long Island, NY. What do you guys think of this tool kit?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/27474030383...CABEgKRv_D_BwE

Don't have any experience with that specific tool. But I have tried to use a schwaben replica of the factory tool before and it's was not nearly as precise. Even with no dowel in you couldn't get each end to sit flush on the head.

[maupineda]

At 43k I would leave it alone. Do vanos test and check pressure, and visually inspect through to the disc and tabs, if all ok, look elsewhere.

[Echo46Z]

I was thinking, because I have a small valve cover gasket leak, I would just do the Beisan refresh while I had the valve cover off. Also, it is a 20 year old car and that exhaust hub will eventually go.

[Stilt]

I was thinking, because I have a small valve cover gasket leak, I would just do the Beisan refresh while I had the valve cover off. Also, it is a 20 year old car and that exhaust hub will eventually go.

I have a rare case but I'm at 187K and was on the oem exhaust sprocket until last week, no cracks or anything, just did the pump disk. But take what I say with a grain of salt because I am likely a rare case.


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[Echo46Z]

So maybe just do the pump disk, plate washers, chain guide and o ring kit? I am going to do the VCG and check out the Vanos when I’m in there.

[chris.erdei]

I have a rare case but I'm at 187K and was on the oem exhaust sprocket until last week, no cracks or anything, just did the pump disk. But take what I say with a grain of salt because I am likely a rare case.


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I guess I'm also a rare case?? at 194k I have not touched Vanos yet…😬😂🤣. Next year!!..👀


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[bigjae46]

I have the BMW timing bridge and I think I have the splined shaft holder somewhere. PM if you want to rent them.

[Echo46Z]

Thanks, when I get the parts I will PM you about renting them. Thank you