Z4m stripped chain tensioner guide bolt

JimsR · 08-15-2020, 11:13 PM

So, durring my vanos fix i was installing the chain tensioner (secondary exhaust side) and stripped some threads. Totally banging my head againt the wall now. Any suggestions? I have very little room here to do anything. Spent all day trying to clean and insert the bolt.

JimsR · 08-16-2020, 10:09 AM

Finnally got the threads clean enough to allow the tensioner to in and out easily. Just took a few hours, lol.

Now next issue, is it possible to install the vanos with the splined shafts attached? I really dont see how.

maupineda · 08-16-2020, 07:41 PM

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Originally Posted by JimsR

Finnally got the threads clean enough to allow the tensioner to in and out easily. Just took a few hours, lol.

Now next issue, is it possible to install the vanos with the splined shafts attached? I really dont see how.

No, you need to install the splines, then the VANOS unit, it can be a faff as you need a 3rd hand

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JimsR New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Z4M, E36 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Z4m stripped chain tensioner guide bolt So, durring my vanos fix i was installing the chain tensioner (secondary exhaust side) and stripped some threads. Totally banging my head againt the wall now. Any suggestions? I have very little room here to do anything. Spent all day trying to clean and insert the bolt.
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08-16-2020, 10:09 AM	#2
JimsR New Member 3 Rep 17 Posts Drives: Z4M, E36 Turbo Join Date: Aug 2019 Location: Phoenix, AZ iTrader: (0)	Finnally got the threads clean enough to allow the tensioner to in and out easily. Just took a few hours, lol. Now next issue, is it possible to install the vanos with the splined shafts attached? I really dont see how.
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