cylinder head left side timing marks to install timing chain

2002 BMW 745
1,300,000 MILES • 4.4L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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JAVIERGARCIA2041
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how can I install back timing chain left side with no special tool for the cam2. to set timing right is any marks on cylinder head/
Apr 26, 2019 at 7:59 PM
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KASEKENNY
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Hi Javier,

The only way that I am aware of is to actually make the tool. However, if you don't get them exact then you will have cam codes. Anytime we are dealing with these types or engines, I would not attempt this procedure without these locking tools.

Here is a video so a technician basically saying the same thing on a 2000 MY vehicle:

https://youtu.be/XEHu_sXtwnQ
Apr 28, 2019 at 12:49 PM
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