Engine Tools

If you have ever attempted to do a valve job or cylinder head gasket project on an M42, M44, M50, or M52 engine you know that the repair manual will refer to the special BMW timing tool kit. This tool kit includes a flywheel locating lock pin, and a special set of camshaft locators that lock the cams in a precise location. The tools are very easy to install. The kit is specifically designed to hold the engine and cams in proper timing during the cylinder head removal and re installation process. This avoids the chance of bending the valves doing the head install process. The precision ground holding blocks lock over the square ends of both intake and exhaust cams. The CNC machined flywheel locating pin passes through a hole in the rear of the engine block and passed through a machined hole in the flywheel.

To avoid improper cam timing on the latest BMW engines, the factory has devised a cam timing system that locks the crankshaft and cams into a specific position prior to cylinder head removal. This method was devised to avoid any misalignment, resulting in piston to valve damage. Unfortunately without these tools re-timing the camshafts after a valve job is almost impossible. The factory specification manual does not supply installation specifications. This cam timing kit includes all the necessary components to do the job.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1990-1991 E30 BMW 318i 318is 318ic
1992-1998 E36 BMW 318i 318is 318ti 318ic 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi

NOTE: Not compatible with S50B30 and S50B32 Euro engines!If you have ever attempted to do a valve job or cylinder head gasket project on an M42, M44, M50, or M52 engine you know that the repair manual will refer to the special BMW timing tool kit. This tool kit includes a flywheel locating lock pin, and a special set of camshaft locators that lock the cams in a precise location. The tools are very easy to install. The kit is specifically designed to hold the engine and cams in proper timing during the cylinder head removal and re installation process. This avoids the chance of bending the valves doing the head install process. The precision ground holding blocks lock over the square ends of both intake and exhaust cams. The CNC machined flywheel locating pin passes through a hole in the rear of the engine block and passed through a machined hole in the flywheel.

 

The MINI Cooper N18 engine found in many R55-R61 models has two major weak points over time, timing chain and timing guides. The timing guides being the most noticeable and damaging can be very expensive to have a shop repair when trying to get back on the road. If you have some mechanic abilities and can follow instructions you could get this job done for a lot less, but you'll need the right tools for the job.

This Schwaben kit features everything you need in one case to perform either job or both making timing service easy and accurate.

Found in Later 2011+ Gen 2 MINI Cooper S turbo engines and 2013+ Gen 2 MINI Cooper JCW turbo engines.

Tools included:

Camshaft locking blocks
Flywheel locking pins
Timing chain tension block
Upper chain tension locks
When doing a head repair or head gasket replacement you will need this kit to lock the cam.

Also to locate "TPC" Top dead center.

When you're diving into the heart of a BMW or MINI B-series engine, the Schwaben Balance Shaft Remover/Installer Tool is your insurance policy against costly timing errors. Designed specifically for the B38 and B48 engines, this kit provides the mechanical precision required to lock the counterbalance shaft in its timing position.

Features & Benefits:

Ensures the balance shafts are timed perfectly to the crankshaft, eliminating common misalignment that can occur during DIY installs Forged from high-grade tool steel with a corrosion-resistant finish, built to withstand the torque and tension of professional shop use Designed to mirror the functionality of factory BMW specialty tools, providing a seamless fit without the dealership price tag