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Since we are the topic of BMW engines, let’s look at saving the M52TU, M54 and M56 aluminum 6 cylinders.

The problem is the customer cooks the motor. You know when they say, “I pulled over as soon as I saw light”.  Right, 10 miles later.  Or you get that “it only overheated a little”. 

So the thermostat for an example fails, thus causing a serious overheating condition, and “pops” the head gasket or worse, cracks the cylinder head.

With each evolution of BMW engines brings a new set of timing tools that are needed to properly put the engine in proper time.

Baum Tools stocks BMW timing tools for the M50 up to the M56 (6 cylinder engines) M42 and M44 (4 cylinders). M60 and M62 (V-8 cylinder engines). S50, S54, S62 and S85 series “MPOWER” in the M3 and M5.

Currently BMW has come out with the NG series engines (New Generation). We also stock the timing tools for these. N42 and N46 (4 cylinders). N51, 52, 53 and N54 (6 cylinders). N62 V-8 and the N73 (V-12 engines).

Baum Tools announces its newest VW-Audi Timing kit. This new kit is for the 2.0 SFI / BPY engines. These models are known for experiencing excessive wear on the intake cam lobe that drives the high-pressure fuel pump. The wear limits maximum pump piston lift, causing fuel pressure fluctuations. The # BT1052KIT includes the cam timing fixture, tensioner pins, adjusters and a special socket for the cam bolt. All packaged in a handy case to keep it all together. Call Baum Tools at 1-800-848-6657 for more information or to order