Jimbo86
Jimbo86 New Reader
1/3/23 3:14 p.m.

Set out to replace the faulty timing chain. I was in the middle of reassembling the timing components. Following along with the FCP Euro video and blog guide.

https://blog.fcpeuro.com/how-to-repl...t-2-reassembly


When I went to pull out the flywheel locking pin (in step 9), it sheared off inside of the engine casing and flywheel . I'm assuming that when I torqued down the crankshaft bolt that the flywheel lock was slightly loosened and put a load on the aluminum alignment pin.

What are my options for removal of the pin? I've tried looking around the internet for a solution. It seems that engine removal isn't an option because you need to turn the crank to get to the transmission bolts?

(Since posting this on the BMW Forums I've attempted to remove the transmission)

Everything is now disconnected besides the 6 bolts to remove the torque converter from the flywheel. Am I SOL and will have to drop both the engine and transmission out of the bottom together? Or am I missing something obvious. This weekend job has turned into a two-week nightmare!

 

Caperix
Caperix Reader
1/3/23 6:43 p.m.

Is the oil pan still off? With the pan off there is a small amount of axis to the lock pin.  A thin screwdriver should fit in there & will hopefully be able to push the lock out.  BMW recommends a different lock that fits in the bottom of the transmission to use when torquing the crank bolt

Slippery
Slippery GRM+ Memberand PowerDork
1/3/23 7:05 p.m.

Shut. 

I dont have any advise other than let it go for tonight and tackle it tomorrow with a fresh head before removing the engine/transmission. There has to be space to fish it out. 

Sucks that its aluminum and not magnetic. 

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