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      04-02-2012, 09:52 PM   #23
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OP - Is it too much to ask for a list of the special tools you purchased? Would be great to know what you thought were the necessary items - there is a lot of back-and-forth on what is truly needed and what is recommended by BMW - or just nice to have...

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I'll answer on OP's behalf (since we're friends). Here is a screen shot of the order he put in. If you go through it, you'll find the tools he ordered.
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I'll answer on OP's behalf (since we're friends). Here is a screen shot of the order he put in. If you go through it, you'll find the tools he ordered.
The parts I order are actually for 2x Z4Ms. If you are ordering by my list, then make sure to /2.

All BMW special parts you see on the list are a MUST for Z4M.

If I recalled correct...
11-34-0-031-525 Set of Small Adjust - Shim kit
83-30-0-493-743 Magnetic Lifter - shim picker
83-30-0-493-749 Template - Camshaft timing tool
83-30-0-493-429 Tester - Black box tool/VANOS switching unit
83-30-0-491-148 adapter lead - connecting black box directly to your battery terminals
83-30-0-493-430 Connector - air compressor connector to your VANOS

You can't remove VANOS unit without black box, adapter lead, and connector. Unlike E46 M3, Z4M has a crossbar right in front of VANOS. The black box tool + air compressor extend the VANOS pistons allowing you to disconnect VANOS from the helical gears, then retract VANOS pistons for easier removal in such tight space.

You will also need a BMW TDC locking pin (I got my from ebay $12, it was too long but I use dremel to cut it shorter. 07+ uses a slightly smaller locking pin. Putting the engine at exactly TDC is very important, I wouldn't suggest making your own TDC locking pin.
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runnerx, mfanatic325 - thanks a bunch! Very useful info to have. Good thing is that you could probably resell these tools down the road if one was certain they wouldn't be needed again.

I've been wondering for a long time about what were the truly necessary tools for doing this job specifically on a Z4M. I had an M3 for a while and when I owned it was when I became aware of this problem. The job on a M3 is actually substantially different, as you mentioned, because that front cross member is miles further away than it is in the Z4, relatively speaking. Way more DIY info is available based on the M3 but overlooking this little detail would result in massive frustration doing this job on a Z4M.
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