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alhoomed318

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« Reply #1 on: May 30, 2007, 03:18:55 PM »
i want timing belt centr mark


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« Reply #2 on: May 30, 2007, 03:58:39 PM »
Sadly most of us have timing chain driven set ups with our m42s so I am of not help with your m40.

Marks for TDC are usually on the external casing and look like 0|T

There are some mechanic generic methods of inserting a probe into the # 1  cylinder and notice it's highest point after a two 360degree rotations to determine TDC.

You might want to get a Haynes manual or a guide for you m40.

If your belt snapped while driving, and you have an interference engine like the other bimmers I know of, your issue is far worse than locating TDC

Good Luck

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« Reply #3 on: May 30, 2007, 04:21:09 PM »
Quote from: e9nine;26870
Sadly most of us have timing chain driven set ups with our m42s so I am of not help with your m40.

Marks for TDC are usually on the external casing and look like 0|T

There are some mechanic generic methods of inserting a probe into the # 1  cylinder and notice it's highest point after a two 360degree rotations to determine TDC.

You might want to get a Haynes manual or a guide for you m40.

If your belt snapped while driving, and you have an interference engine like the other bimmers I know of, your issue is far worse than locating TDC

Good Luck




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