I drove my new (to me) 02 Imola Red M5 home on Saturday, and have been getting to know it via some routine maintainence.
Anyhow, I have studied the threads (via the search option) for replacing the serpentine belts, but I have a problem.
I cannot get the fan to come loose. I have a large 32mm wrench and all the whacking of it in the world will not break it free.
I do not have access the special BMW holding tool.
What would you folks reccomend as an alternative.
Also, photo's of the beast will be posted after this weekend.
go from below, do not remove the fan.
I did my belts with the fan in place, from under the car.
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Mike
91 M5 Alpine White II, Silver Gray 3/90 production
17x8/17x9 M system with PS2, 20mm touring roll bar; Ground Control Coilovers; EAT Chip, CD43; bmw/nardi blackline steering wheel, 3.8 Cam Gears
08 535i / 6 speed
Space Gray; Gray; Sport/Premium/Nav
00 M5 Ti Silver; Imola/black sportiv --Sold
Engine:
Supersprint Headers, Dinan CAI kit and MAFS, Throttle Bodies, Cams, Ported heads, Exhaust, Custom dinan software, Evosport Pullies, Dinan clutch and lightened flywheel; Ignition solutions plasma coils
Suspension:
Dinan Stage 3 with front and rear Strut Tower Braces, Beastpower Sway bar brackets, Dinan Wheels with 275/285 PilotSport, X5 Thrust arm bushings, Stoptech 355mm 4 piston front, 355mm 2 piston rear brake kit, Dinan 3.45 diff
Interior/Misc:
Eurodash, updated steering wheel, Bluetooth retrofit, Sirius Retrofit, hardwired V1, Widescreen Mk4 nav, M audio retrofit, Ice Link, BSW Stage 1 speaker upgrade, bmw towbar
I did mine in 20 minutes when I changed the oil a few weeks ago. So much easier.
You'll need a jack and jackstands, which should be standard for any DIY or owner...
ramps are handy too
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Mike
91 M5 Alpine White II, Silver Gray 3/90 production
17x8/17x9 M system with PS2, 20mm touring roll bar; Ground Control Coilovers; EAT Chip, CD43; bmw/nardi blackline steering wheel, 3.8 Cam Gears
08 535i / 6 speed
Space Gray; Gray; Sport/Premium/Nav
00 M5 Ti Silver; Imola/black sportiv --Sold
Engine:
Supersprint Headers, Dinan CAI kit and MAFS, Throttle Bodies, Cams, Ported heads, Exhaust, Custom dinan software, Evosport Pullies, Dinan clutch and lightened flywheel; Ignition solutions plasma coils
Suspension:
Dinan Stage 3 with front and rear Strut Tower Braces, Beastpower Sway bar brackets, Dinan Wheels with 275/285 PilotSport, X5 Thrust arm bushings, Stoptech 355mm 4 piston front, 355mm 2 piston rear brake kit, Dinan 3.45 diff
Interior/Misc:
Eurodash, updated steering wheel, Bluetooth retrofit, Sirius Retrofit, hardwired V1, Widescreen Mk4 nav, M audio retrofit, Ice Link, BSW Stage 1 speaker upgrade, bmw towbar
Thanks guys!
Yes, I did know that the fan is reverse thread.
That certainly makes it safer when the engine is spinning.
I will put it up on ramps and come from underneath.
I am a self proclaimed "master amatuer" mechanic, but at 46 years old I have learned to ask as many questions as possible on anything new, no matter how simple, so that I don't end up damaging something.
Yes, this is the mechanic's school of hard knocks.
I am a self proclaimed "master amatuer" mechanic, but at 46 years old I have learned to ask as many questions as possible on anything new, no matter how simple, so that I don't end up damaging something.
Thanks again, Al. Wise
Very wise ... from a 70 year old master mechanic. Always a good idea to ask your questions FIRST. It's often too late to ask after the fact.
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