Nice video. Best so far. N51 engine. I have the Cam Locking tool. I have to remove and replace the Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster gear. The timing chain is still ‘intact.’ I will find the TDC slowly rotating the Crank on the front. My question is: Is it needed to lock the Flywheel (below the starter area)? Even though I’m only replacing the Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster gear only? Thanks friend
I would lock it up if you have that ability since you would be more reassured that you have true TDC.. The pin hole is there and if you can see clearly where the flywheel meets the pin hole - do it.
Hi! When you removed the main crankshaft bolt the only thing you needed to lock the flywheel was the pin? Or did you need another tool? I'm worried about snapping that pin with such high torque values when replacing that bolt..
You cannot use a flywheel pin to tighten up the main crank bolt. Do not even try to hold the flywheel from the rear of the motor to tighten up the crank hub bolt...that is now cranks snap in two pieces. Only use a special tool and a very long breaker bar because there is a lot of torque that the crank hub needs.
you think this could be done in the car?
Nice video. Best so far.
N51 engine. I have the Cam Locking tool.
I have to remove and replace the Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster gear.
The timing chain is still ‘intact.’
I will find the TDC slowly rotating the Crank on the front.
My question is:
Is it needed to lock the Flywheel (below the starter area)?
Even though I’m only replacing the Exhaust Camshaft Adjuster gear only?
Thanks friend
I would lock it up if you have that ability since you would be more reassured that you have true TDC.. The pin hole is there and if you can see clearly where the flywheel meets the pin hole - do it.
@@prkarpi23 gotcha. Thx
also, rotate the motor couple times manually after the installation to make sure you have no valve binding! Have fun!@@simplelangperorock
Hi! When you removed the main crankshaft bolt the only thing you needed to lock the flywheel was the pin? Or did you need another tool? I'm worried about snapping that pin with such high torque values when replacing that bolt..
You cannot use a flywheel pin to tighten up the main crank bolt. Do not even try to hold the flywheel from the rear of the motor to tighten up the crank hub bolt...that is now cranks snap in two pieces. Only use a special tool and a very long breaker bar because there is a lot of torque that the crank hub needs.
when you talking about bolt torque, I think you mean Newton Meters? Sounds like you are saying nanometers.
Nanometers as per manual. But always check the manual.