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URGENT !! Need Help for 2016 R1200gs lc camshalf sensor

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blaizer:
I have to agree with Jughead as regards cam timing. Before anything else this would be the first thing I would check.If you ask your BMW dealer to check the cam timing they nearly always say "yes it's fine" Truth is most of them don't have the tools to do the job properly.You cannot,despite what people may tell you,do the job without the proper tools.The tools are, Cam Chain Pre Tensioner,Top dead centre locking pin and a Camshaft alignment tool that fits on the end of both camshafts.
I have these tools and have checked dozens on boxer LC engine bikes,one was brand new.The Cam timing was off on all of them.
As Jughead said,the cam position trigger is on the right side lower camshaft which is held by a pinch bolt that is tightened to 6Nm.If you check the alignment marks on this,you will almost certainly find it to be off.
If you go onto YouTube,look for a channel by Boxflyer,I think you will find this to be the most helpful place you could find.

beech:
Did you have the cylinder at TDC when you removed and replaced the sensor. The mark on the reluctor (part on the cam shaft) lines up with the sensor bottom edge at TDC. As per OEM DVD picture.
As mentioned, the cam shaft easily looses or never had the correct timing. Only using the factory tools, all three, can this be accomplished.

AlaGS:
blaizer, I do all of my own work (closest dealer is 150 miles away) I fully understand what tools are needed to time/sync the cams and why. My dealer does not have them. Can you provide any help as to where one might purchase them? Any help would be appreciated.

Thank you

AlaGS - 2015 GS 87K miles.

blaizer:
Hi AlaGS,
 I purchased the tools needed from Rybrook BMW Parts, in Warwick UK. www.online-parts.co.uk/bmw-spare-parts/
Here are the tools and part numbers you will need
Cam Chain Pre-Tensioner 83300444292
Tensioner Collar  83302339885
Crankshaft Locking Pin  83302327790
Camshaft Jig  83302327796
    Hope this helps you out.
     Best Regards

AlaGS:
blaizer,
Part numbers included! Brilliant! Didn't expect all of this. I appreciate the information.
Tools are on order. (They really like the timing chain Tensioner don't they. Oh well, it is a BMW...)

Thank you very much

AlaGS

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