Project E30 / Ep. 14 / Replacing the Timing Belt

In this video I dig into replacing the timing belt on Project E30, and as expected, I find some surprises. -Here's the timing belt kit I ordered. This is for post-1987 325i E30s, so be sure to check your year: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-timing-belt-kit-with-water-pump-e30-325e-325ix-325i-e30kit1 -Here are the additional parts I had to order related to the timing belt & engine reseal: /Intermediate Shaft Seal: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-camshaft-seal-11121285609 /Lower Timing Cover gasket: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-gasket-asbestos-free-11141720903oe /Camshaft Seal Housing O-Ring: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-o-ring-53x2-11121265087 /Crankshaft Bolt: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-hex-bolt-m18x15x65-11231709037 /Crankshaft Bolt Washer: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-washer-11231288660 /Fuel Injector O-Rings (Locally sourced, non-BMW brand): https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p/bwd-fuel-injector-seal-kit-274573/3461149-P /BMW Coolant (I ordered 2 gallons): https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-coolant-antifreeze-82141467704 All this comes out to be about $180. -Here's the crankshaft sprocket holding tool I used. I've used it on Toyota, Lexus and now BMW engines. Not the cheapest thing, but it really does the job. You may have to go to the hardware store to get the correct thread pitch bolts. I can't recall if the bolts that come with it work on the BMW: http://a.co/d/8DARIox -Here are the hoses I ordered: /Crankcase vent hose: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/rein,ABV0118R,pcv+(positive+crankcase+ventilation)+hose,11784 /Radiator hose 1: https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo.php?pk=3184&jsn=25 /Radiator hose 2: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/rein,CHE0245R,coolant+hose+/+pipe,10068 /Radiator hose 3: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/gates,21887,radiator+lower+hose,2057 /Radiator hose 4: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/gates,21886,radiator+upper+hose,2058 /Throttle Body hose 1: https://www.rockauto.com/en/parts/rein,CHE0249R,coolant+hose+/+pipe,10068 /Throttle Body hose 2: https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-coolant-hose-thermostat-to-throttle-body-uro-13541719967