Quote: Originally Posted by derek502 I have a quick question, I just removed the head on a M44 Z3 because the head gasket was blown. I removed the cam sprocket from the camshafts. I marked the cams/sprockets but how critical is it to have the cams perfect on the sprockets? I do not have the cam lock down tool. | You need them on pretty accurately. A small offset will either add power or tank it... Crap shoot. I'd get it together then find a motor guy to help degree the cams back in. The adjustment on teh M42 is about 1 tooth... Dave __________________ Dave - PDX 1995 318ti - Active Black and Tan. 2005 330xi - Mtech 1 - 6spd - Orient Blue/Black Last edited by pdxmotorhead; 09-03-2012 at 07:18 AM. |