DPTOOL Camshaft Locking Tool Engine Timing Set for BMW B36/B37/B38/B46/B47/B48/B58 – Complete timing alignment kit with crank loca

DPTOOL's Camshaft Locking Tool Engine Timing Set is a complete timing alignment kit designed to hold camshafts, set crank position, and simplify timing chain or tensioner service on BMW B-series and B58 engines.

If you work on late-model BMW or Mini engines, precise timing alignment matters. This DPTOOL kit gathers the specialized fixtures and sockets mechanics need to lock camshafts, locate the crank precisely, and remove timing-related fasteners without improvising. It covers a wide range of BMW B-family engines and the B58 3.0L, giving technicians a single kit for multiple models and reducing downtime during timing-chain, tensioner, or VANOS work.

Which engines and cars is this kit compatible with?

The set supports numerous BMW B-series engines and the B58, including 3-cylinder and 4-cylinder petrol variants found in BMW and Mini vehicles from roughly 2012 onward. Compatibility spans common chassis and model years used in maintenance shops and DIY repairs.

• Engines: B37, B38 (1.2L & 1.5L variants), B46, B47, B48 (2.0L), and B58 (3.0L)
• Applicable models: BMW 1/2/3/4/7 Series, i8, X1 and Mini Clubman/Hatch/Convertible (post-2014/2015 ranges)
• OEM equivalent references included for cross-checking: 2360895, 116480, 2288380, 2358122, 119340, 118580, 2365488, 2456372

What tools and components are included in the timing kit?

This is supplied as a complete timing toolbox rather than a single pin: you receive camshaft locks, a crank locating/barring tool, timing pins, tensioner tools, and specialty sockets for cylinder head screws and VANOS solenoids. The assortment lets you perform alignment, release the tensioner, and remove timing fasteners without mixing aftermarket fixtures.

• Camshaft locking tool for intake and exhaust positions
• Crankshaft barring/locator tool and timing pins
• Timing chain tensioner removal/installation tool
• VANOS solenoid valve removal wrench and a T60 cylinder-head screw socket

How does this kit help during timing chain or tensioner service?

Using the right fixtures prevents camshaft drift, protects timing geometry, and makes tensioner replacement repeatable. The locking tools securely hold camshafts at the correct phase while you change the chain or adjust the tensioner, which reduces reassembly checks and potential damage from misalignment.

• Maintains accurate camshaft position during disassembly and reassembly
• Permits safe tensioner removal without letting timing slack move components
• Speeds up procedures by providing model-specific locating points

Are these tools durable and workshop-ready?

Each piece in the DPTOOL set is machined for repeat use in repair bays. The components are designed to handle the stresses of alignment, leverage, and frequent reuse typical in professional or serious DIY settings.

• Heavy-duty construction suitable for repeated workshop use
• Designed to match OEM locating points and service requirements
• Supplied as a coordinated kit to avoid makeshift tool solutions

Who this is for: This DPTOOL timing set is aimed at independent mechanics, BMW-specialty shops, and advanced home technicians who service B-family or B58 engines. If you perform timing chain, tensioner, VANOS, or cylinder-head work on compatible BMW or Mini models, this kit provides the model-specific alignment and removal tools needed to do the job efficiently and safely.