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Search YouTube you'll find answer. I'm M54 and it's a must. It's not difficult to do if you need to do it. I thought it was pretty bogus as well until I did it and removing made the job 10x easier.
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No need to remove the fan or the fan shroud. Space is tight and the hex head bolts on the MAF are awkward, I found that the right length allen key tool made it possible.
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That's great feedback. I was going to do the same and take pics to share but once I figured out the trick to remove the fan it's actually easier.
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My $0.02 on this...
Use the BC to watch the engine temp. If you can't get above about 75DegC. - the thermostat is shot. A good thermostat will take the engine to 88DegC. and keep it between 88-92DegC. Yes, you can replace thermostat on an M57TUD30 in a E53 without removing the fan - but NOT on the M57D30 (i.e. you CAN on a facelift/LCI but CAN'T on a pre-facelift). I drained some of the coolant before pulling the thermostat - it's less messy that way. Drain is on lower left end of radiator. Use a 10mm socket to open it - or is it a 12mm? UAN - there's no codes in the diesel regarding the thermostat - it's not controlled by the DDE. And yeah - always use a genuine BMW part for this - unless you enjoy replacing it often.
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There's a lot more room to work at the front of the M57TUD30 diesel - not sure why this is so but access is pretty decent.
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I've seen many diy videos with the * and "it's a lot easier on the diesel".
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You guys do this forum proud. Thanks for all the info. I will unlock the hidden menu and click down to the engine temp code and see what happens on the drive tonight as the boiler has packed up on a flat I rent... I mean, at the moment I am having zero luck with anything that could be classed as heating!
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I also found this on Youtube from John who kindly gives some advice and shows you what he did. He is a Scouser by the sounds of it, so if you need me to translate let me know.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-k9aBM3CyTo
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Ah, sorry, I got carried away by the thread hijack...
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