318ti.org forum - View Single Post - Expert opinion needed regarding cam timing

budget76 · 04-10-2009, 08:55 AM

First off Jess, good work making the tool/jig

OTOH, I'm very curious about what you've found here. If I were home, I'd whip out my spare S50 cams and snap some pics and see if they're angled like yours is. I find it very weird that they're sitting like this. I'm going to have to take a look at the spare cams when I'm home though. Too bad that's in a month; I'd be able to give you an answer within a day if I were home.

As for what to do, I'm really not sure. I know my engine's running great with using a straight edge to line up the edges with the dots: but you made the jig to BMW specs and they sit cocked, so I'm thoroughly confused.

I'd say this is a good question for BF.C, as there's more people with experience in this area there. I, as well as you, know how I set up my cams, but it could turn out that PelicanParts was inaccurate in their procedure, though I doubt it.

GL Jess, Feel free to PM me if you've got any questions. I'm no pro with BMW's yet, but BTDT and took my time making sure to do it right.

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budget76 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rocky Hill, CT Posts: 1,065 iTrader: (1) Photo Gallery	First off Jess, good work making the tool/jig OTOH, I'm very curious about what you've found here. If I were home, I'd whip out my spare S50 cams and snap some pics and see if they're angled like yours is. I find it very weird that they're sitting like this. I'm going to have to take a look at the spare cams when I'm home though. Too bad that's in a month; I'd be able to give you an answer within a day if I were home. As for what to do, I'm really not sure. I know my engine's running great with using a straight edge to line up the edges with the dots: but you made the jig to BMW specs and they sit cocked, so I'm thoroughly confused. I'd say this is a good question for BF.C, as there's more people with experience in this area there. I, as well as you, know how I set up my cams, but it could turn out that PelicanParts was inaccurate in their procedure, though I doubt it. GL Jess, Feel free to PM me if you've got any questions. I'm no pro with BMW's yet, but BTDT and took my time making sure to do it right. __________________ 1995 318TI base. 95 2.5L from 325IS. S50 cams+pistons, e36 M3 front brakes. H&R race springs F+R. Turner Motorsport front sway bars, M3 control arms. M Roadster rear sway bar. Racing Dynamics strut brace. e36 325i 5spd. 3.25lsd from e28 535is. M Roadster short shifter. Conforti chip.