I think this is where the dipstick went
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I think this is where the dipstick went
Finally got the lower guides out and noticed (besides lots of pieces of the chain) it looks like it ripped apart what I assume is where the dipstick tube went. I'm still trying to find a replacement online for that but the ones I've found look wrong. I think I can clean that up and as long as the dipstick tube I guess stays seated I don't think it's an issue but perhaps someone more familiar with this would know better?
Checked where it came out the bottom in the oil pan (pic) and it looks ok.
Checked where it came out the bottom in the oil pan (pic) and it looks ok.
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If you look in the illustrated parts list http://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/select you can get a part number and basic pic of your tube.
Anyone know what that port is for? Having trouble finding it in a diagram or someone else's picture/video.
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Maybe that port is where the dipstick still goes, does anyone know? Feel like it'd have to slide along the back of the timing guide to do that as it seems like a tight fit. I went ahead and ordered a new dipstick + tube, so I'm sure once I get it I should be able to figure it out but curious if anyone here knows off the top of their head what that port is for?
#6
the dipstick does not have a separate tube. The stick slides within the guide rail into the metal "tube" of the lower half of the block as you showed in the picture. The stick is too long and will reach the oil pan... it wont effect the timing chain...HOWEVER, when you take it out, you have to wiggle it to find the hole, otherwise you might bend the stick.
I did a rebuild where the exh sprocket shewed the tube, just like yours...
I did a rebuild where the exh sprocket shewed the tube, just like yours...
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tensioner.html
This is the early(2007) dipstick that is a coil metal dipstick, the newer version that is just a metal rod goes the same way.
This is the early(2007) dipstick that is a coil metal dipstick, the newer version that is just a metal rod goes the same way.
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https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...tensioner.html
This is the early(2007) dipstick that is a coil metal dipstick, the newer version that is just a metal rod goes the same way.
This is the early(2007) dipstick that is a coil metal dipstick, the newer version that is just a metal rod goes the same way.
Finally got the new valves in and the head mostly back on and when going to put the vacuum pump noticed that it wouldn't turn to align on the camshaft.
Went ahead and ordered a replacement...but any one have any idea what would have caused one of those slides to catch and bend that sucker so bad?
It did lead to what may be the final piece to the puzzle (hopefully, lol)...that probably seized, caused the weak camshaft bolt to shear off into the timing chain and break that all to hell....it would have been a fun one to hear go.
Last edited by tyr; 10-02-2017 at 04:34 PM.
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Yea that vacuum pump looks worn and lost oil or clogged.
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