Hi All, new to BMW but trying to learn as much as I can, bought my first bimmer 2002 Z3 M last month, last owner had taken out the bulb for engine light, long story short, after several attempts got most faults clear but stuck on P0011, I have read several posts on Vanos timing including videos by 50s kid. I have checked and rechecked everything several times but after I set my timing and then rotate 360 degrees to get back to TDC the intake camshaft looks to be advanced and the tool doesn’t fit on the back of the engine but the exhaust side looks fine. What could be wrong here??
Intake camshaft off timing after rotation
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What engine are we talking about?
- 2000 Z3M with S54
- 2000 Z3 with M54
What engine are we talking about?
- 2000 Z3M with S54
- 2000 Z3 with M54
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We will need history on repairs that have been done (or you suspect may have been done).
I've done videos on timing the camshaft for the S50B32, but the VANOS on the S54 is different to the S50, so I don't know how relevant they will be.
I've done videos on timing the camshaft for the S50B32, but the VANOS on the S54 is different to the S50, so I don't know how relevant they will be.
Hi. It has a 3.0L engine so I assume is M54
Yes you have the M54. Thank you for confirming that.
Check your timing jig. The 2 blanks that the VANOS cup press up to can get loose. Check that the grub screws that hold them are tight.
Check your timing jig. The 2 blanks that the VANOS cup press up to can get loose. Check that the grub screws that hold them are tight.
thanks, i am pretty sure they are tight but will double check tonight. any other thoughts?
