BMW Timing Chain Replacement for Beginners-Totally OFF timing to 100% Perfect- N13/N18 F20,F30,Mini

BMW Error Codes for Wrong timing/ Timing Guide Rail failure -
-130F20 - EXHAUST CAMSHAFT ANGULAR OFFSET TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE
-120408 - CHARGE PRESSURE CONTROL : SHUTDOWN AS A RESULT OF REACTION
-130E20 - INTAKE CAMSHAFT ANGULAR OFFSET TO CRANKSHAFT OUTSIDE TOLERANCE
-150C11 - IGNITION, CYLINDER 1 : BURN TIME IS OUTSIDE THE TOLERANCE
IMPORTANT:
1. Lock the Crank only when the 1st Piston comes in UPWARD Direction !!!! else you will get an engine that doesn't start like this : • BMW F20 Cranks like Ze...
2. Use proper timing tool - I bought the cheapest one 23$ from Amazon which worked fine ( I get no benefit from your purchase) www.amazon.com/dp/B08GG3J8TN?...
3. Timing Kit I bought is of Febi for 150$ ( I get no benefit from your purchase)- www.amazon.com/dp/B0754NCSNN?...
4. VANOS Sprocket Bolts - 2 Qty bought directly from BMW Spare Parts Store.
5. Remove the -ve Terminal of Battery before you start
6. Remove the AirDuct and Belt which I forgot to capture.
7. Put all parts back in reverse order.
NOTE: Change the Valve Cover Gasket if the gasket feels like Plastic and Hand Tighten the bolts the only 10Nm !!!

[@bimmerhacks]

Issue that I had when I locked the crank wheel when the 1st Piston was going down: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h53KgKOPobKop8U

[@JR-tl8tg]

was it the first timming chain replacement? btw fanastic video

[@bimmerhacks]

@@JR-tl8tg Yes... ;)

[@RBDET25]

Hi if you could help I'm trying to get the timing tool onto the exhaust side but won't fit flush, do I need to rotate the cam fully around to get it to match?

[@bimmerhacks]

Make sure the top and the left and right sides are flat part on the CAM. U CAN USE THE SPANNER to adjust the CAM as in video

[@RBDET25]

Firstly thanks for the nice video. Two questions please, first why didn't you attach the cam timing tools at the begining like I have seen on other videos?, and 2 do you need to drain the oil? And sorry what thread patter are the new vanos bolts plz

[@bimmerhacks]

1. My VANOS timing was totally out , you can see how engine sounds like if u check the link in comment when your timing is 180 degree out. The timing has to be locked when first piston comes up, I did the opposite on my first try :p 2. No need to drain oil. I am collecting the pieces of my chain guide from oil filter. VANOS BOLT WERE Directly from BMW.

[@RBDET25]

@@bimmerhacks how did you do the reinitialisation after you changed the chain?

[@bimmerhacks]

@@RBDET25 it's simple as shown in my video. Lock the crank as per the procedure shown and use the timing tool properly. I thought timing was a tough job but it turned to be simple if you follow the procedure step by step

[@RBDET25]

@@bimmerhacks hopefully last question lol, I've read a lot of people complaining about the crank.locking tool not fitting properly, which kit did you buy can you link it please and did it fit well

[@bimmerhacks]

See my description. I bought the cheapest tool and it was fitting properly. Always read my description as I will be updating things that I missed to mention in the video. Good luck and feel free to ask further if you have any doubts. I am not an expert but had gone through most of the problems!!!!

[@omarrajhi9510]

in the previous video u said u rotate a crank by 180° where is that mentionned in this vid i got the same problem of zero compression and new chain is in

[@bimmerhacks]

That might be tongue slip from my voiceover. You can see the zero compression in my pinned comment.

[@3.littlegirlzz]

Thanks for this video. I have same issue with the timing and want to confirm fews thing, if you can answer. 1) When the first piston is fully up then do I need to lock the crank?? 2) Or first piston bring up fully then apply the crank locking tool??? Thanks

[@bimmerhacks]

When first piston comes up with other 3 pistons in same position u must lock the crank. That's the pistons position in 90 degree. Feel free to ask any minute details.

[@3.littlegirlzz]

Thanks

[@3.littlegirlzz]

I have tried this method but car is not starting plz can you confirm where I'm making a mistake. 1) I have brought up the first piston up fully up, second piston and third pistion was down and fourth piston was fully up align with one piston. Then I have locked the crank. Have I done correct??

[@bimmerhacks]

@3.littlegirlzz WRONG!!!! ALL THE PISTONS MUST BE IN SAME HEIGHT. You have to lock the crank when the first piston comes up and make same level with other 3 pistons- Same level. Did you understand?

[@3.littlegirlzz]

Thanks. I did the same way you did and car got started but still bit missing and one error code is coming now P13C9. Any idea about an above error code????