DPTOOL Camshaft Locking & Engine Timing Tool Kit for BMW B37 B38 B48 B58 — Complete Timing, Crank & Tensioner Fixtures

If you work on post-2014 BMW and Mini engines (including B37, B38, B48 and B58 families), this comprehensive DPTOOL timing kit gives technicians the fixtures required to lock camshafts, set crankshaft position, and handle tensioners and Vanos components during timing-chain service. The set bundles multiple specialty tools to reduce guesswork, protect valve trains, and speed up alignment steps on 3- and 4-cylinder engines and the 3.0L B58.

How does this kit help when replacing a timing chain?

The tools hold the camshafts and crankshaft in their correct service positions so you can remove and replace the timing chain without losing timing alignment. That prevents valve-to-piston interference risk and removes the need for improvised jigs.

• Camshaft locking tool secures intake and exhaust camshafts for accurate timing.
• Crankshaft barring tool ensures correct crank position during installation.
• Timing pin and tensioner tool let you set and lock chain tension safely.
• Includes T60 cylinder-head screw socket for controlled fastener removal.

Which BMW/Mini engines and models are compatible with this set?

Designed for a wide range of modern BMW and Mini engines, this kit fits B37 and B38 3-cylinder variants and B48/B58 4- and 6-cylinder families across many model years. Compatibility covers common passenger cars and small SUVs produced from roughly 2012–present depending on model.

• Supported engines: B37, B38 (1.2L & 1.5L variants), B48 (2.0L variants) and B58 (3.0L).
• Applicable BMW models: 1, 2, 3, 4, 7 Series, i8, X1 (2014–present range).
• Applicable Mini models: Clubman, Hatch, Convertible (2015–present range).
• OEM-equivalent part numbers referenced: 2360895, 116480, 2288380, 2358122, 119340, 118580, 2365488, 2456372.

What specific tools are included and what do they do?

This is a full timing-tool kit assembled for end-to-end timing service tasks: locking, positioning, tensioning, and removal of Vanos solenoids and head screws. Each piece addresses a specific step so you can proceed in sequence without improvising parts.

• Camshaft locking tool – fixes cam lobes in service orientation during chain removal/installation.
• Timing pin – locks cam or crank reference points for alignment verification.
• Timing chain tensioner tool – sets and holds correct chain tension during work.
• Crankshaft barring tool – safely turns and locks crank at correct timing marks.
• Vanos solenoid valve removal wrench – extracts and reinstalls intake/exhaust Vanos components.
• T60 cylinder head screw removal socket – removes head screws without rounding fasteners.

Who is this for: Professional mechanics, experienced DIY technicians, and independent shops that service modern BMW and Mini engines will find this DPTOOL kit invaluable. It’s tailored for those performing timing-chain replacement, Vanos servicing, or cylinder-head work on B37, B38, B48 and B58 engines who want OEM-equivalent fixtures to reduce risk and save time during alignment and reassembly.