Camshaft End Play

Check camshaft end play with a feeler gauge. If end play exceeds 0.001 - 0.007" (0.03 - 0.18 mm), replace camshaft thrust plate.

Fig 1: Checking Camshaft End Play

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

VALVE TIMING

Engine

INTAKE

EXHAUST

Open (BTDC)

Close (ABDC)

Open (BBDC)

Close (ATDC)

2500 ⁽¹⁾

6°

50°

6°

2500 ⁽²⁾

18°

62°

18°

2800 & 3.0 ⁽¹⁾

14°

54°

14°

2800 & 3.0 ⁽²⁾

26°

66°

26°

⁽¹⁾	With 0.02" (0.5 mm) clearance between heel of camshaft and rocker pad.

⁽²⁾	With 0.015" (0.37 mm) clearance between heel of camshaft and rocker pad.