DPTOOL Camshaft Locking & Timing Kit for BMW B‑Series and B58 (3.0L) — Locking, Tension & Crank Tools

DPTOOL Camshaft Locking Tool Engine Timing Set secures and aligns camshafts, crankshaft and timing components for BMW B-series and B58 engines during timing-chain service.

If you're servicing a post-2014 BMW or Mini fitted with B-series or the B58 3.0L engine, this comprehensive DPTOOL timing kit supplies the specialty tools needed to lock the camshafts, set the crank position, remove specific fasteners, and control tension while you replace or inspect the timing chain and related parts. The set groups multiple precision tools into one kit so technicians and experienced DIYers can maintain correct timing position and repeatable alignment throughout the job.

Which BMW engines and models does this kit support?

This set is designed for a range of BMW B-family engines and the B58 3.0L. It covers common BMW and Mini models from around 2012–present that use these blocks and valve trains.

• Compatible engines: B37, B38 (1.2L & 1.5L variants), B46, B47, B48 (2.0L variants), and B58 (3.0L).
• Supported model lines: 1 Series, 2 Series, 3 Series, 4 Series, 7 Series, i8, X1, and Mini Clubman/Hatch/Convertible from 2012–present depending on engine fitment.
• Includes application guidance to match engine codes and year ranges for correct selection.

What tools are included and what do they do?

The kit assembles the essential locking, positioning and removal tools you need to hold timing components precisely while servicing. Each tool addresses a specific step of timing-chain replacement or camshaft work.

• Camshaft locking tool – fixes intake and exhaust camshafts in the correct timing position.
• Timing pins – secure the cam or crank positions during disassembly and reassembly.
• Timing-chain tensioner tool – keeps accurate chain tension while components are changed.
• Crankshaft barring tool – sets and holds the crankshaft at TDC for timing checks.
• Vanos solenoid removal wrench and T60 cylinder-head screw socket – remove service-specific fasteners cleanly.

How does this kit compare to OEM part numbers and workshop requirements?

DPTOOL’s set is organized to match common OEM tooling references so you can perform timing procedures without sourcing multiple factory tools. It corresponds to several OEM part references for straightforward identification.

• Reference OEM equivalents listed for technician cross-checking (examples: 2360895, 116480, 2288380, 2358122, 119340).
• Durable machined components intended for repeated workshop use when handled correctly.
• Delivered as a complete kit so a single purchase supplies the majority of special tools needed for timing-chain service on supported engines.

Who this is for: Mechanics, independent BMW specialists, and experienced DIY enthusiasts who perform timing-chain or camshaft work on BMW/Mini vehicles equipped with B-series or B58 engines will find this kit useful. It’s intended for users familiar with engine timing procedures and proper safety protocols; not a substitute for training or service manuals. If you need to lock camshafts, set crank timing, remove Vanos fasteners, or control chain tension during maintenance on qualifying BMW engines, this kit centralizes the specialty tools required.