How to remove an alternator bracket from N62 engine

[Wolfsbain]

Originally Posted by X5only

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.

Very Sure! There is sooo much oil right where BMW put that ridiculous hole behind the bracket. The alternator and surrounding area is soaked with oil. I also have a Valve cover leak at the half moon on the passenger side, but that is insignificant to the bracket gasket. And I refuse to work on it until late spring/early summer. I don't do cold weather since it's going to take me at least two to three days to do it. I figure I will need more time to clean all the oil off of the parts.

[Wolfsbain]

Like I kind of eluded to before, personally I will clear my whole weekend to do this job. 1 day to tear down and 1 day to put it back together. But, I'm one man, with a floor jack and stands, hand tools, and an engine support bar.[/QUOTE]

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

[Wolfsbain]

I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on either this forum or another, but one guy welded the holes so that it wouldn't be a problem anymore. I'm thinking of doing this!

[rocksteadyX5]

Originally Posted by Wolfsbain

Like I kind of eluded to before, personally I will clear my whole weekend to do this job. 1 day to tear down and 1 day to put it back together. But, I'm one man, with a floor jack and stands, hand tools, and an engine support bar.

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.[/QUOTE]

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?

[Wolfsbain]

Originally Posted by rocksteadyX5

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?[/QUOTE]

I wouldn't think so, since the alternator removal is one of the first things you have to pull off before diving into this type of job.

[gaffinfool]

Originally Posted by rocksteadyX5

For sure, I'm like you! Since I won't be doing the work until the weather is warm/hot, I guess I should get an engine support bar.

Can I assume that if you are just changing the Alternator you don't have to go through all that mess?[/QUOTE]

no... BUT... there have been rumors on these boards that just messing with the alternator can cause this leak to become apparent. I've been lucky, but I've heard..

[gaffinfool]

Originally Posted by Wolfsbain

I forgot to mention, I did read from someone on either this forum or another, but one guy welded the holes so that it wouldn't be a problem anymore. I'm thinking of doing this!

I guess that's one way to solve it!!!