Camshaft Alignment

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GARY WILLIAMS2
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  • 2001 BMW 740
  • 4.4L
  • V8
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 150,000 MILES
Good afternoon. I am working on replacing my head gasket on my car. I am looking for the "Camshaft Alignment Tool" that goes on the back of the cylinder head before removal. Can you tell me if you carry this item as a rental. Also, I understand that this tool is necessary for reassembly to maintain the engine timing. However, I do plan to take the camshafts out the head. Is it necessary to have them in place to remove the head?
Wednesday, May 18th, 2016 AT 1:46 PM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hey GARY,

Yes this is a big job, I wold mark everything I could using a small punch for reference, start with the engine on TDC though the book shows it at 45 degrees. I found these images for you they look a little cumbersome but may help. Let me know if you need anything else.

Best, Ken
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