pcy

is there a leak on your car from rear main seal?
That seal is even more difficult to replace; trans will need to be unbolted.

twh

No oil leaks of any kind yet. Except my lower control arm bushings leaked out and I still haven't changed them. My garage floor is epoxy painted, so I don't miss any fluid that makes it out of the underbody shield. Some weeping on the bottom of the engine, but what you would expect for a 10 year old car. Still on my original clutch, although I only have mid-60K miles. I'm thinking that when the time comes for a new clutch, I'll replace the clutch, flywheel and rear main seal. Was planning on replacing my MT gear oil and transfer case fluid this summer. Maybe differential too. Probably also power steering fluid. Car is due for brake fluid anyway.

yelcab2

Samstag is the place to get the tool. The part number is 83 30 0 496 266.

pcy

It does not look like it's for N52 engine...

twh

Here is the article I came across once upon a time:
Question on Crankshaft Pulley Replacement - Pelican Parts Technical BBS

txag_530i

Would you please give us a link to the one that works?

yelcab2

This page BMW Tools - any tool for Service and Repair of BMW, do a search of the page on Crankshaft Seal.


the Bentley manual calls for the same tool for both N52 and N54 engine. Worked on mine.

stilldre54

yelcab thanks