Crank Shaft Bolt
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Crank Shaft Bolt
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I decided to tackle my failing alternator and leaking water pump on my 04 545 over the weekend. The alternator is back on but i had to remove the crank case pulley/harmonic balancer to undo the dreaded last bolt on the pump. So now to replace everything I need to put a breaker bar on the crank case and turn it so I can get the ac belt back on (unless there is a easier way to do it). But I cant figure out what size the bolt is. I called the dealer and got no help. I have to order the socket but would like to know the exact size instead of using trail and error.
If anyone knows the size or can point me in the right direction to get it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
I decided to tackle my failing alternator and leaking water pump on my 04 545 over the weekend. The alternator is back on but i had to remove the crank case pulley/harmonic balancer to undo the dreaded last bolt on the pump. So now to replace everything I need to put a breaker bar on the crank case and turn it so I can get the ac belt back on (unless there is a easier way to do it). But I cant figure out what size the bolt is. I called the dealer and got no help. I have to order the socket but would like to know the exact size instead of using trail and error.
If anyone knows the size or can point me in the right direction to get it would be GREATLY appreciated.
Thanks,
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27 it is. I tried my 24 I use for the oil change and know its bigger than that. I'll stop by advance or somewhere today to pick it up.
Thanks Everyone!!
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whoops, I couldn't remember if it was 24 or 27...
Was it easy getting the AC belt back on this way? I'm changing my water pump this weekend and hopefully I can somehow remove that bottom bolt without removing the crank pulley. At least someone on a forum said they were able to by using a flex head wrench.
Was it easy getting the AC belt back on this way? I'm changing my water pump this weekend and hopefully I can somehow remove that bottom bolt without removing the crank pulley. At least someone on a forum said they were able to by using a flex head wrench.
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whoops, I couldn't remember if it was 24 or 27...
Was it easy getting the AC belt back on this way? I'm changing my water pump this weekend and hopefully I can somehow remove that bottom bolt without removing the crank pulley. At least someone on a forum said they were able to by using a flex head wrench.
Was it easy getting the AC belt back on this way? I'm changing my water pump this weekend and hopefully I can somehow remove that bottom bolt without removing the crank pulley. At least someone on a forum said they were able to by using a flex head wrench.
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Anyone here changed an AC compressor on a 545i? - Bimmerfest - BMW Forums
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