Special Tool/Stroke when removing Fan nut/Pulley?

[Bimmer360]

My water pump leaks coolant and i need to replace it soon. After reading a couple of threads here, some owners seem to have a hard time removing it and some are just a piece of cake effort. What is really the deal? Does the screwdriver method works? I also looked up a tool in bavauto as mentioned by a member but couldn't find it.

For those of you who have successfully replaced water pump and thermostat, want to share your experience and is it really a royal pain to do this? I got all the parts i need from autohausaz.com and i have the tools and the wrench for the fan nut (reversed thread) except the special tool. Does the pulley need special tool as well? Any help is appreciated.

[mrbmwx5]

i think www.bavauto.com/newsletter.have an diy included tools need.

[Bimmer360]

thanks for the link. Found a tool from another site for $49 plus shipping. This is specifically made for M62 engines. I think this will work since fabricating tools isnt my specialty....

[01blacks4]

yeah i made one for like 6 bucks from home depot...worked like a champ

[Mtech]

i have one for my m3 with the 2 sizes but its in storage till next week till i move into my house.

[Bimmer360]

thanks guys, but i need one ASAP. I ordered it and wil receive it soon. Take care bros!

[fast4d]

I've been able to use a channel lock type pliers. note that the thread is BACKWARDS so turn the nut closewise as you face the rear.

[lo_jack]

All you really need is a big open end wrench that fits on the fan nut and a smallish screwdriver that you can wedge in between two of those bolts on the hub the fan spins on. Wedge the screwdriver in, put the wrench on and give it a nice whack - it's left hand thread so don't hit it the wrong way. No special tool needed.

[Bimmer360]

thanks for the info. Appreciate it.

[Bimmer360]

I have come to a point now where i can freely say with confidence, YOU DON"T NEED A SPECIAL TOOL, all you need is just a screwdriver and wrench.