Why Baum Tools?
Baum Tools is one of the most respected names in European vehicle specialty tooling. Their products are engineered to OEM specifications for BMW, Mini Cooper, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche, Volvo, and other European makes — covering everything from timing and engine service to suspension, transmission, and electrical diagnosis. If your shop works on European vehicles, Baum Tools are the professional-grade solution that gets the job done right.
This buyer's guide organizes the Baum Tools lineup available at Tillman Tools by vehicle make and application.
BMW & Mini Cooper Tools
Timing & Engine Service
- Baum Tools 118520 Camshaft Gauge — N54 — measures camshaft position on BMW N54 twin-turbo engines for precise timing verification
- Baum Tools 118270 Crankshaft Adapter — adapter for rotating or holding the crankshaft during BMW engine service
- Baum Tools 119280 BMW Crankshaft Counterholder — holds the crankshaft stationary while loosening or torquing the central bolt
- Baum Tools 119260 Flywheel Lock — locks the flywheel for clutch and crankshaft work on BMW engines
- Baum Tools B118250K Mini Cooper Timing Kit — complete timing kit for Mini Cooper engines, includes all necessary locking and alignment tools
- Baum Tools 123-0243 Mounting Press — press tool for BMW bearing and bushing installation
Vanos (Variable Valve Timing) Service
BMW's Vanos variable valve timing system requires specific tools for service and adjustment:
- Baum Tools 115490 BMW Vanos Turning Wrench — turns the Vanos unit during installation and timing adjustment
- Baum Tools 126050 BMW Vanos Solenoid Activator — electrically activates the Vanos solenoid for testing and bleeding without running the engine
- Baum Tools 116420 BMW Vanos Valve Socket — specialized socket for removing and installing Vanos solenoid valves
- Baum Tools B117270 N73 Valvetronic Drive Socket — drives the Valvetronic eccentric shaft on BMW N73 V12 engines
Suspension & Chassis
- Baum Tools 1117JBMW Spring Compressor Adapter — BMW-specific adapter for use with standard spring compressor sets
- Baum Tools 313* Holding Clamp Engine Mount — holds the engine mount during removal and installation
- Baum Tools B313000ADAPTER — adapter for the 313 series engine mount holding clamp
Specialty BMW Tools
- Baum Tools B3677 Oil Service Wrench — removes BMW oil filter housings and drain plugs with non-standard fittings
- Baum Tools B4750 Torx Plus Set — Torx Plus bit set for BMW fasteners that require the Torx Plus (not standard Torx) profile
- Baum Tools 9232 Dial Indicator Extension — extension for reaching recessed measurement points during BMW engine and drivetrain service
VW & Audi Tools
Timing & Engine Service
- Baum Tools T40026 Crankshaft Locking Pin — locks the crankshaft at TDC on VW/Audi engines during timing service
- Baum Tools T40071 Locking Pin — camshaft/timing locking pin for VW/Audi applications
- Baum Tools T40080 Camshaft Adjuster Socket — socket for adjusting and locking the camshaft adjuster on VW/Audi engines
- Baum Tools T40272 Crank Turning Tool — turns the crankshaft by hand for TDC setup on VW/Audi engines
- Baum Tools T10363 Adjustment Tool — camshaft adjustment tool for VW/Audi timing procedures
- Baum Tools T40056A T8 Torx Screwdriver — T8 Torx screwdriver for VW/Audi fasteners commonly encountered during timing and interior service
- Baum Tools 558 VW Flywheel Lock — locks the flywheel on VW engines for clutch and crankshaft service
- Baum Tools 9599 Chain Tensioner — timing chain tensioner tool for applicable VW/Audi engines
VW/Audi Timing Kits (also see VW/Audi Timing Guide)
- Baum Tools BT40070K VW/Audi 2.5 & 3.2 Timing Kit — complete kit for 2.5L inline-5 and 3.2L VR6 engines
- Baum Tools B4840PLUS VW/Audi Pumpe Duse Timing Kit — complete kit for PD TDI diesel engines
Transmission & Drivetrain
- Baum Tools T10066 Audi Transmission Wrench — specialized wrench for Audi transmission service procedures
- Baum Tools 3285 Shift Linkage Gauge — measures and sets shift linkage geometry on VW/Audi manual transmissions
- Baum Tools 212060 Clutch Wear Gauge — measures clutch disc wear to determine replacement intervals without full disassembly
Suspension & Steering
- Baum Tools 3078 22mm Strut Socket — removes and installs strut top nuts on VW/Audi suspension
- Baum Tools B202-0133 Drag Link Puller — separates drag link ends on VW/Audi steering systems
Porsche Tools
- Baum Tools 9206 Porsche Flywheel Lock — locks the flywheel on Porsche engines for clutch and crankshaft service
- Baum Tools 9612 Camshaft Lock — locks camshafts in the timed position on Porsche engines
- Baum Tools 9714 27mm Socket — specialty 27mm socket for Porsche-specific fasteners
- Baum Tools B9602K Porsche Piston Kit — piston service kit for Porsche engine rebuilds
Volvo Tools
- Baum Tools V5451 Volvo Crankshaft Lock — locks the crankshaft at TDC on Volvo engines during timing service
- Baum Tools V7062 Ball Joint Remover — removes ball joints on Volvo suspension systems without damaging surrounding components
Multi-Make & General European Tools
Engine & Drivetrain
- Baum Tools 3207 Pressure Spindle — used with press adapters for bearing and seal installation across multiple European makes
- Baum Tools 3400 Multi-Tooth Adapter — multi-tooth crankshaft adapter for use with various European engine service procedures
- Baum Tools 3273 Vibration Damper Lock — locks the vibration damper/harmonic balancer during bolt removal and installation
- Baum Tools 3067 Flywheel Lock — universal flywheel lock for multiple European applications
- Baum Tools 201-0214 Guide Sleeve — guide sleeve for seal and bearing installation
- Baum Tools 2212827 LDA Adapter — adapter for LDA (load-dependent adjustment) service on diesel injection systems
- Baum Tools B4145 GM Ecotec Timing Kit — complete timing kit for GM Ecotec engines, also used in European-market Opel/Vauxhall vehicles
Cooling System
- Baum Tools BFZKIT Radiator Tester Kit — pressure-tests cooling systems and radiators for leaks across multiple European makes
Electrical & Diagnostic
- Baum Tools B1594 Connector Test Kit — back-probe connectors and test live circuits without damaging connector housings
Body & Interior
- Baum Tools 3409 Trim Removal Wedge — non-marring wedge for removing interior trim panels without scratching
- Baum Tools B277-477 Wedge Set — set of trim and panel removal wedges for European interiors
- Baum Tools B170030RED Line Removal Tool — disconnects fuel, brake, and coolant line fittings without damage
- Baum Tools BHOOK Universal Support Hook — supports components during removal and installation
Finding This Guide
If you searched for Baum Tools BMW specialty tools, Baum Tools VW Audi timing tools, Baum Tools Porsche, or European vehicle specialty tools — you're in the right place. The full Baum Tools lineup is stocked and shipped by Tillman Tools.
Not sure which Baum tool applies to your specific vehicle or procedure? Contact our team with your make, model, and engine code and we'll point you to the right tool.