Mini Cooper valvetronic motor actuator installation

How to get the VVT motor back into the cylinder head after you’ve had the camshafts off.
When you’ve removed the intermediate shaft eg as a result of changing the valve stem oil seals you might be wondering how to get the motor back in, because the worm gear drive means you have a gap between the body of the motor and the head. However, as you can see it’s simple to overcome.

[@ssss-df5qz]

I tell you what, those intermediate shafts and rockers are a hoot to rebuild. If you like puzzles that will leave you frustrated, have a go at one of these.

[@trollmanrs]

Great video, just what I needed, thanks

[@single_cam9199]

So where is it actually supposed to to be set too, I am going to look in my book and see if it says it but is there a particular spot these would be set to for performance enhancement, so what I mean is this resembles VVT that other engines have variable valve timing and these engines have cam phasers that move to different degrees and won’t stay at specific spot as there variable and prevent making hp and why ppl opt for 50* intake cam gear that’s locked at 50

[@StrayDogTheExposer]

Thank you.

[@MrAboutLife]

Can I be able to remove that actuator without taking anything off on my f60 model, it's a b36 engine, so for me that actuator is more on the open side, so it gives me enough room to remove and then reattach atleast from the looks of it, let me know thanks

[@markomilosevic6091]

It’s possible to check valves without starting engine?

[@alonsopelayo9160]

Yes on top dead center of each piston blow air through spark plug hole

[@milanmilosevic7375]

da li je dovoljno dodati struju ili mora da se startuje motor kako bih proverio valve?

[@derekkchung]

It is so difficult to remove the (lower) bolt when the engine is in car. I got a 2DCF valvetronic no movement code. How do u check for binding of the intermediate shaft after removing the motor? It could be motor got weak, DME not giving enough juice, or shaft binding.

[@Realminishorts]

You would have to remove valve cover then you can see if the motor moves the shaft when turning ignition on. Also could use piece of wood as I did to just rotate the gear as you saw me do in the video. But unlikely to be shaft. Most likely need new motor, or check continuity of the wiring from dme to the motor, anlso check if it gets voltage to the motor end of the wiring, and check fuses.

[@derekkchung]

@@Realminishorts Understood. I removed the motor and it spins (by hand) ok. I pushed the gear and it feels smooth. Motor replacement is my next move. Hopefully it is not the DME (internal driver.)