drj434343
Newbie
I'm in the middle of a 60K mile massive maintenance job on my 1997 R1100RS. The next job is replacing the hall sensor in order to avoid possible wiring failure.
The instructions indicate I need to use the special BMW locking pin tool to lock the engine in place at OT before removing the pulley and hall sensor. However, looking at the pictures, it seems like the pulley is keyed, and I mark the position of the hall sensor before replacement. So, why does the engine need to be at OT and why does it need to be locked so securely? Can't I just make sure the engine doesn't move at all between when I remove the old sensor and install the new one?
I have looked but can't find a key tool source. What do you all do?
The instructions indicate I need to use the special BMW locking pin tool to lock the engine in place at OT before removing the pulley and hall sensor. However, looking at the pictures, it seems like the pulley is keyed, and I mark the position of the hall sensor before replacement. So, why does the engine need to be at OT and why does it need to be locked so securely? Can't I just make sure the engine doesn't move at all between when I remove the old sensor and install the new one?
I have looked but can't find a key tool source. What do you all do?