Thread: How to remove an alternator bracket from N62 engine
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Old 12-08-2017, 01:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Wolfsbain View Post
Holy Hell, does anyone have a step by step guide or video on how to remove the Alternator bracket for a 2005 E53 X5 4.4 N62 Engine? I have that dreaded leak and need to get it done ASAP.

Thanks in advance guys.
Are you absolutely sure the leak is from the bracket? Mine turned out to be from the upper timing gasket. The oil drips pooled around the alternator bracket. I changed the bracket gasket and I still had oil leaks. Replaced the timing gasket and all was well.
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