You are suppose to tension the chain before torquing the sprockets VVT 15ft/lb first then 180 degree. Best to use the tool kit tensioner when torquing.
Whatever you guys do make sure your crank pin is fully seated I made the misake of thinking it was and had to redo the timing lucckily I was only a tooth retarded so I locked the crank and took the chain off then moved the cam so the cam lock tool sat right installed the tool put the chain back on and I was back in time. Moral of the story make sure that your pin is in all the way XD
At 14:10 you mentioned the two dots from the sprockets were lined up while the cam tool was installed. When you tighten the sprocket bolt the dots are no longer lined up?is there a reason you didn’t keep them lined up? I just finished doing the chain replacement but keep getting exhaust too advanced error. Thanks
@@Ys-qg7nb yes it’s fixed, I took it to BMW to update the DME to the latest software. The exhaust advanced error stopped coming back after they updated it for me. They changed me $150.00. The is did come back about a month later but in the intake side. My camshaft seals on the intake side were bad. I replaced them with the new rubber like seals from BMW. The issue went away. As far as the timing marks on the sprockets(phasers) it doesn’t matter what position they are in. I did have to do a small repair on the intake camshaft cap that covers the seals. I used some JB weld to fill in the groove that the previous (metal) seals put in the cap. I hope that makes since. Check out this video . It shows you where the seals that I’m talking about are. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-TCqxVqRL1Fs.html Also if you need to fill in any grooves I can send you pictures on what worked for me. If the camshaft seals don’t provide enough oil pressure to the intake and exhaust cam gears the timing will fail and the check engine code will keep coming back.
So on my 2012 mini I have set the timing like 4 times every time it runs rough, go back check timing and intake is right where should be but exaust is off by a little bit. It's throwing exaust cam code (replaced both actuators and both cam sensors no difference)I'm figuring this is most likely the problem....does it sound about the same problem as yours just on exaust cam instead?
Youve set the timing? Or replaced all the components and set the timing? If youve just set the timing without replacing everything, parts may be worn and need to be replaced before resetting timing. Or maybe you have the wrong chain? Where did you order it?
@@grampzquad thanks you one other thing would you happen to have an idea why my oil light comes on when I Check the oil it’s at normal level any help i would appreciate it cause I’m confused
@@andrespaez6493 your oil pickup screen may be plugged with debris. It's also possible that you need a new oil pump. If you had glitter in your oil it could be crank or rod bearings.
Why didn’t you secure the motor first before tightening the exhaust and the cam whatever the cold and then what is the meet a meter you’re supposed to tighten
I set the timing on my 2009 from Alldata procedure. Referenced this video because the Alldata was a bit confusing. Engine cranked with compression but wouldn't start. After many hours I stopped for the day. Next day it cranks without compression. It never ran. It never had any abnormal noises. Wtf?
Found the problem. When the timing system blew at highway speed originally the flywheel bolts must have sheered off. Timing pin wasn't in a correct place. 🤞🏼 the valve didn't get smashed again.
@@grampzquad wondering at what miles the timing guide starting to failed on this N12 /14 engine? I know timing chains not require service on most other engines .
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I seen you kept tightening those sprockets really tight ...didn't seem to get the right amount of torque lbs .......you didn't show the the tension bolt process ...come on you are pro ...what happen
