M42club.com - Home of the BMW E30/E36 318i/iS
DISCUSSION => General Topics => Topic started by: Zoso on November 21, 2006, 02:59:52 PM
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It's annoying but now and then you need a specialized tool to help you fix up your 318 - maybe it's a cam alignment tool or maybe it's a specialized puller for rear subframe mount bushings.
Along with a lot of M42 expertise, the great people on this forum are very generous and usually have no problems loaning specialized tools to other E30 owners.
Use this thread to request specialized tool. The easier you make it for the sender to ship you the tool, the best change you have of getting it. Try to send him a prepaid shipping label or a label that charges your account. If not, you can always paypal him some funds.
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I'll rent it for $5 per use and you pay shipping both ways. It's worked well for me and a few others already. You lose or break it and you replace it for me. Sound like a deal?
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Is this the tool that locks both camshafts while pulling the head off the block? I'm looking at starting this proceedure this weekend. I guess I need this and the flywheel locking pin. I can paypal the costs including shipping to you right away if possible. Please let me know. Thanks.
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Is this the tool that locks both camshafts while pulling the head off the block? I'm looking at starting this proceedure this weekend. I guess I need this and the flywheel locking pin. I can paypal the costs including shipping to you right away if possible. Please let me know. Thanks.
I'm sorry I didn't check the board until today, so might have missed a shipping window. I can put it in priority mail either today or Tuesday (today if my post office is open).
Here's a photo of the tool: (http://www.catalystracing.net/images/camtool1.jpg)
If you want to Paypal $5 plus $5.40 shipping ($4.05 priority mail and $1.35 insurance), I'll put it in the mail ASAP. PM me when you've done that, as I don't check this specific topic often. EMail address is fgump_at_bellsouth_dot_net.
Thanks!
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Just a bump to make sure we get everything listed. I found several other tools in other forum sections but this is stickied and just for tools.
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Hoping to borrow an M42 TDC tool, for locking a camshaft at TDC, as I will be pulling the head off my M42 and replacing it.
Does anyone have one?
I am, of course, willing to pay for the use of the tool --- the tool comes in at $45 shipped, on Ebay, so savings won't be HUGE... but no need to buy a tool that I'll probably never use again, if I can avoid it.
Thanks,
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Hoping to borrow an M42 TDC tool, for locking a camshaft at TDC, as I will be pulling the head off my M42 and replacing it.
Does anyone have one?
I am, of course, willing to pay for the use of the tool --- the tool comes in at $45 shipped, on Ebay, so savings won't be HUGE... but no need to buy a tool that I'll probably never use again, if I can avoid it.
Thanks,
The tool I have keeps intake and exhaust cams set together while you do what you need (timing chain, head gasket, whatever). $5 per use and you pay shipping both ways (works out to a total for you of like $15 or so). PM me for more details.
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Can some one take excact measures of the camshaft locking tool. I would be nice to fabricate one by myself.
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Does this really exist?
I have heard of it, but have been unable to locate one.
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I have the drawings for camshafttool, ridgid chain tensioner, FW locking tool.
It is in a PDF format, approx. 300 Kb.
Will send it to anyone who wants it by E-mail.
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Does this really exist?
I have heard of it, but have been unable to locate one.
Available from Pelican for $363 or from Home Depot for less than $20.
http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/catalog/shopcart/BMWM/POR_BMWM_TOOLS1_pg2.htm
http://www.m42club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=388&d=1156878016
http://www.m42club.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=389&d=1156878016
Just hope the small ends of the old bushings don't break off in the body or you will still probably have to drop the subframe.
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Does anyone in the CA Bay Area have a random-orbital polisher I can borrow for a day? My paint is getting really, REALLY shabby and I don't feel like doing the full 3-step polish job by hand again lol. A 6-pack or some other form of payment can be arranged for letting me borrow it. Thanks!
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Anyone have the wheel bearing tools?
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I "made" a subframe installing tool. Removing them is easy with the subframe out. Just use a sawsall.
http://c-76-24-135-117.hsd1.ma.comcast.net/barberry/subframe_bushing_tool.htm
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Anyone have the Bilstein tool for the front shocks/struts?
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Can I borrow one to tighten my diff. oil plugs please?
Thanks,
Baron
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While this is not exactly a "tool", it could be considered one in diagnosis, so I will list it as being available for rent.
I have a #175 ECU w/ stock chip for those who need a spare ECU to swap/test, FYI this is from a E30 91 318i.
PM me for details!
Thanks :)
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Going to do a water pump and thermostat r&r (along with new hoses). Does anybody have the fan pulley holder and fan clutch tool to rent/borrow? I can't justify paying $80 for 2 tools I'll need once at the moment.
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make sure your belt is tight, you can put a crescent wrench on it and hit it with a hammer
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I have a custom front hub puller, a camshaft alignment kit (includes cam lock, flywheel pin, and manual chain tensioner), for you guys with aftermarket flywheels I have a very nice snap-on tdc indicator that you screw into your spark plug hole, a Bilstein spanner wrench for you sport or hd front shocks.
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Is the cam tool really necessary? Ive run across many special tools for other cars and found very few you actually have to use. I dont see the reason for the cam tool. Ive been into DSM's for quite a while now and they are interference engines just like the BMW. The cams will only turn a little bit, usually its the exhaust cam. Is there something to watch out for with the M42?
Sorry, just got my car and eager to get caught up on everything.
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anyone from montreal/quebec area i could borrow/rent a camshaft holding tool with pin?? going to do the timing chain + guides and water pump along with front crank seal (any other special tools recomended for this job???)
thanks!
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You can use two crescent wrenches and a vice grip. Place the wrenches on each cam so that they intersect. clamp the wrenches together with the vice grip. You won't be able to close the hood while it's like this.
Is the cam tool really necessary? Ive run across many special tools for other cars and found very few you actually have to use. I dont see the reason for the cam tool. Ive been into DSM's for quite a while now and they are interference engines just like the BMW. The cams will only turn a little bit, usually its the exhaust cam. Is there something to watch out for with the M42?
Sorry, just got my car and eager to get caught up on everything.
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You can use two crescent wrenches and a vice grip. Place the wrenches on each cam so that they intersect. clamp the wrenches together with the vice grip. You won't be able to close the hood while it's like this.
Thats what I was lookin for. In my DSM you could do something similiar by putting wrenches on the cam gear bolts and then zip strapping them together. It still allowed slight movement in either direction for adjustment when putting the belt back on.
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I need the tool to put a rear wheel bearing in an e36. Anyone have one?
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Can I borrow / "rent" the E30 subframe bushing puller/installer & trailing arm bushing puller/installer tools? I don't want to mess around with a vice & pipe fittings lol. Thanks!
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any specialty tools needed to do a timing chain job?
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Thanks for the hint I'm going to Harbor Freight to get the cresent wrenches
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Rear subframe bushing removal tool:
Rental fee $50 per week (7 days) plus shipping. Another $150 deposit that will be returned minus shipping cost. $25 for every week after. Will ship either FedEx or UPS and supply tracking. Return must be the same. Will include instructions. Day 1 starts the day after the part is received. Must be shipped on the eighth. Only do Paypal.
Part is from SIRtools, #3026. It also does e36, e28, e23, e34 and e32.
This beats buying the same $400 tool for a a hard job that only is done every so many years.
It will be 1st come, 1st serve and will have a queue and keep everyone updated along the way.
PM if you have questions.
I also have the FCAB bushing tools for those interested, a 10 min job for each side with it. Will do another post for it.
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Hi,
I am replacing a profile gasket and need the tools to R/R the head. I think I especially need the timing chain tensioning tool. I am in Sarasota area if anyone can help.
Thanks
P
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Hi,
I am replacing a profile gasket and need the tools to R/R the head. I think I especially need the timing chain tensioning tool. I am in Sarasota area if anyone can help.
Thanks
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These are the tools you are looking for ......... I don't believe you need the tensioner for the m42 but I may be wrong.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Tools-3-for-BMW-Cam-Camshaft-Alignment_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem27a842c92aQQitemZ170326673706QQptZMotorsQ5fAutomotiveQ5fTools
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bump for the subframe tool.
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probally off topic, but i want to paint my car, any one have a professional paint sprayer?
ill pay to rent the thing 50 bucks plus shipping. send me an email gibson.brett@ymail.com
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I'm looking for a cam locking tool. I'm going to be doing my timing chain in the next couple of weeks.
Let me know if you have one.
Thanks, Kyle
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Rear subframe bushing removal tool:
Rental fee $50 per week (7 days) plus shipping. Another $150 deposit that will be returned minus shipping cost. $25 for every week after. Will ship either FedEx or UPS and supply tracking. Return must be the same. Will include instructions. Day 1 starts the day after the part is received. Must be shipped on the eighth. Only do Paypal.
Part is from SIRtools, #3026. It also does e36, e28, e23, e34 and e32.
This beats buying the same $400 tool for a a hard job that only is done every so many years.
It will be 1st come, 1st serve and will have a queue and keep everyone updated along the way.
PM if you have questions.
I also have the FCAB bushing tools for those interested, a 10 min job for each side with it. Will do another post for it.
bump as both tools are available
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need to borrow a cam locking tool need to replace my chain as it is falling apart
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I have a few tools avail for rent:
Differential and trans hex socket.
Universal tie rod wrench
Fan clutch holder and wrench.
OEM crankshaft holder to remove crankshaft bolt
Rental fee depends on tool and time needed range would be $5-20. Renter pays shipping.
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i'm renting out my latest aquisition. Rear bearing tool. $25 + shipping. $150 refundable upon return.
(http://i25.photobucket.com/albums/c57/m42sport/rear%20wheel%20bearing/rear%20wheel%20bearing%20II/IMG_4197_zps0e408146.jpg) (http://s25.photobucket.com/user/m42sport/media/rear%20wheel%20bearing/rear%20wheel%20bearing%20II/IMG_4197_zps0e408146.jpg.html)
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Probably a long shot but anyone here have a piston ring filer for cheap buy or rent? I know they're only $50 new or so but its that tool that you will likely only ever use once.