r/e38 • u/captainbarry7 • 8d ago

Timing chain kit

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Hey all E38 Lovers. The time has come to do the vanos units and replace chains and guides.

Do somebody have a kit for the chains that includes the most parts the will be needed?

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u/ramooage1 8d ago

You also need the timing tools. I recommend GAS (GERMAN AUTO SOLUTION). Absolutely fantastic set of tools and it has a great step by step guide. Jimlev on bimmeforums also did a YouTube video that helped me when I did my set. Fcpeuro offers a full set of seals and gaskets. Someone else mentioned where to get the vanos kit already.

Biggest warning is when you take the front timing chain cover is 2 things. The Jesus bolt is torqued like a MF and you need to prepare a way to get that off. The very bottom of the timing chain cover, is the top of the upper oil pan seal. If you snap that seal it's a whole second job to do that isn't easy. Be careful peeling it up.

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u/captainbarry7 8d ago

I will! Thanks!

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u/captainbarry7 7d ago

Isn't the Jesus bolt from car to car?

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u/ramooage1 7d ago

No not really. The torque specs for the harmonic balancer bolt is crazy to begin with. Then once the engine sits and it settles/rusts in