Wondering if anyone out there happens to have some special BMW tools that I could perhaps borrow or rent? I'm looking for the "Camshaft Alignment Engine Timing Locking Tool" Master Set, which is a combination of BMW 11 3 450 & 11 3 240 special tools. I need to R&R the double VANOS unit on a 1999 E46 323i to replace the bearings and seals (to fix the rattle) so I can sell the car.
Any help would be mucho appreciated, as I just can't justify the $400 investment in the tool kit for a one-time use.
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Re: Need BMW automobile special tools
If nobody here can help you, you might take a peak around here.
http://www.homemadetools.net/category/automotive
http://www.homemadetools.net/category/automotive
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Re: Need BMW automobile special tools
Jeff, great link. I'm saving that one.Thanks for posting it. Rich


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Ken here from HomemadeTools.net.Jeff Bennetts wrote:If nobody here can help you, you might take a peak around here.
http://www.homemadetools.net/category/automotive
I know this thread is an old one, but thanks for the link! :)
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Ken. that was cool as hell of you to come by and post that. Thanks.


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Re: Need BMW automobile special tools
You're very welcome! Glad you enjoyed the ebook.

Ken

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