BMW S54 Timing Chain Procedure

BMW S54B32 Timing chain procedure / Installation.
In this video we going to show, how to properly install your timing chain / timing chains guides / timing chain tensioner.
We going to compare S54 OEM vs Chinese timing tools (crankshaft locking pin and camshafts bridge).
How to properly install your Vanos unit on the camshafts.
Engine spec:
BMW S54B32
Intro: • Forced Induction vs BM...
Part 1 Disassembly: • BMW S54 Disassembly - ...
Part 2 Disassembly: • BMW S54 Disassembly - ...
Part 3 Disassembly: • BMW S54 Main and Conro...
Part 4 BMW S54 Cylinder Block Assembly: • BMW S54 Cylinder Block...
Part 5 BMW S54 ARP vs OEM Bolts Conrod Bearings Installation: • BMW S54 ARP vs OEM Bol...
Part 6 BMW S54 Cylinder Head Install and Oil Pump Upgrade: • BMW S54 Cylinder Head ...
Part 7 BMW S54 Timing Chain Procedure: • BMW S54 Timing Chain P...
Part 8 BMW S54 Vanos Rebuild: • BMW S54 Vanos Complete...
Part 9 BMW S54 Valve Adjustment ITBs Exhaust Manifold Assembly: • BMW S54 Valve Adjustme...
Part 10 BMW S54 Performance Pulleys Fuel System and Wiring: • BMW S54 Performance Pu...
Part 11 BMW S54 First Start After Swap In E36: • BMW S54 First Start Af...
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[@Induleo]

I also first got the chineese timing toolbox, was a nightmare how much it wobbles, the bridge was not even lying flat on the head. So i ended up buying the original part, which made it able to get the timing correct. You shouldn't push the pins in like you did on some occasions, for perfect timing, they should just fall in. Also, don't turn the shafts while the pin is in, it could bend the tool. I know that all this will make you take more time, but I'm sure it's worth it. Regarding the timing, i had to do it even more often than you. With the chineese tool it would fit easily, but with the original tool it took me many tries. One part of my problem would be that my chain is not new, but since you have had similar problems, i would say that the chain tensioner being without oil pressure would also make that small difference. What made it work in the end for me was to put the crankshaft to the "T" marking and not insert the pin at "I". With this, after rotating the engine, it would line up both camshafts and the pin would just slip in without any pressure.

[@crank3646]

The difference btw using small pressure to insert the pin and just fall down by itself is around 0.1 degree so I think I will be fine :D

[@bmwfnatic5899]

Looks good, great tip on getting perfect timing holding the bridge. Also nice to see some proof that the original tools are worth it over the chinese ones.

[@pinderwagen]

Here we are going to torque the bolts to the hubs. Then uses a spanner! What torque are they? 🤷‍♂️

[@ЦветомирДимов-з1ы]

Another great clip! Congrats!

[@tedbalcha8865]

Amazing videos and information love you're videos keep up the great work!

[@crank3646]

Thanks Ted!

[@raymonddooley819]

Great video! Have you the part numbers for the OE BMW timing tools used, my local dealer to lazy or clueless to look them up🙈😅

[@emilioguitart3754]

This S54 video series are awesome to be fair. Do you have the OEM tool reference ? They works for S50b30?

[@Kat-the-Snynx]

I used a non BMW timing bridge and had no problems with my timing. It may be a few millimeters off but the engine compensates for that and has caused no issues.

[@crank3646]

Yes for sure, few degrees will not make big of an issue. I just wanted to be precise as possible

[@Kat-the-Snynx]

@@crank3646 I understand as I also went back and did mine 2 more times to make sure it was perfect. I wish I would have found your videos back when I was doing mine. would have made the job much easier. I'm going to be doing a full rebuild on mine soon and plan on using your channel as a walk through.

[@casper2570]

I have bought 1 second-hand 306d3 engine, it has been idle for more than 1 year. What should I check before installing to another vehicle? Do I have to change the crankshaft seals or other seals? And what steps should I follow before starting this engine that has been stopped for so long?

[@petercantremember253]

Good video as always Dim , lucky Jasper told you about oil pump piston , that could have gone real bad later on , and the lady in the beginning of the video , was that your wife? Thanks for sharing mate👍👍👍

[@crank3646]

Haha no my sister

[@matt.pinder]

Really really useful video!

[@thelastsamurai5857]

Hello my frend , can I put s54 cams into m52 engine ???

[@crank3646]

No

[@e55v86]

Great👍

[@codingbmwsofia2818]

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[@paul1der]

cams need to be locked when installing vanos

[@towlie911]

You put the Chinese timing bridge on backwards FYI. You had the E on the exhaust side.

[@crank3646]

Oh Teo Teo... And "I" is for what? This is not the original letters like the OEM tool "E" and "A". I have writted those "E" for exhaust and "I" for intake, the tool didn't have any letters when it came.

[@towlie911]

@@crank3646 hmm, I must have caught the big dumb because I didn’t look at the other letter!! Anyway I found everything else in your video very helpful so thanks for making it!