E46 318i M43 Engine Question

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turkeysneck
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Post Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:47 pm

Anyone know if the cam has to be removed to change the hydraulic lifters.
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Post Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:50 pm

I would imagine so, since the cam sits up on top ?
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Post Sat Mar 31, 2012 10:55 pm

I would say yes!
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Post Sun Apr 01, 2012 12:34 am

No you dont.

With the cam lobe pointing up, remove the rocker with BMW tool 114 130 and then the HVA will lift out.
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Post Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:29 pm

Thanks for that, I knew someone would know.