1994 E34 530I. I replaced the head gaskets

Hi everybody,

I have an 1994 E34 530I. I replaced the head gaskets, some how I messed up the timing on the camshafts. when I set the crankshaft to TDC cyl #1 I think I got the 2 camshafts cyl 1-4 lining up alright but I think the 2 camshafts cyl 5-8 are the big problem. I don't know how to get it right. Benley book does not show how to set timing on cyl 5-8. any body have exact pictures to show how to set both heads timing vs TDC. I reinstalled the camshafts 5 times already but the engine still running so rough .The fifth time I hardly got the engine to start. Please help, many thanks to you all first.

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[Nick at Pelican Parts]

You will want to bring the engine to TDC 1. This is where you will time the engine, lock the cmashafts down using the BMW camshaft tool kit. This will time the engine correctly.

- Nick