M62 Crank Securing Tool / Front Main Seal

[evo2]

Well,
After a few ugly spots in my driveway, I see my front main seal is leaking.
Looks like that crank bolt is on with 300 ft/lbs of German torque and the only way to remove it is with a crank securing tool and huge breaker bar.

Does anyone know a place to rent one or have one I can borrow?

This seems to be the tool:
http://www.sirtools.com/bm30341.jpg

Anyone have any tips on doing this job?
Can it all be accessed just by removing the fan housing and drive belts?
Is the bolt a standard right hand thread?

Thanks,
Tony
2001 X5 4.4i
1974 2002tii
1973 3.0sci

[Turbo_Bimmer]

It may be easier to find or borrow an air impact wrench to remove the bolt. That's what I always use for that bolt and it works well.
On some cars, some parts may be in the way of the gun and will need to be moved though.

[evo2]

Yeah, I'd normally do that if the engine were out of the car.
Don't see how I'd get a gun in there without removing the radiator, which I'd like to avoid. Also, heard even most guns have a hard time with this nut.

Thanks.

[gogz2005]

Hi all I have 2002 X5 with 105 k miles.
I have the same issue my main seal is leaking.
Is it an easy job to fix?
Is it worth it ? is that engine oil or trany fluid?

[evo2]

Mine is the front main so it's engine oil.
I finally got around to cleaning the engine and putting UV dye in the oil to verify.
Look like it is the seal.
I found a shop with the tools, will do it for $300.
Seems worth the aggravation.

[DallasGV]

If I had to do it again, I would gladly pay the $300.00. No joke, that bolt is aptly named the "Jesus" bolt for a reason.