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02-07-2012, 03:29 PM
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great diy!
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02-13-2012, 03:23 PM
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Thanks fellas. Since you're all in the area, if you need help, shoot me a PM.
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04-24-2012, 04:17 AM
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Very nice write up, I like the photos
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07-06-2012, 07:12 PM
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I followed this write up to do this repair last weekend. Thanks you very much. One small item - had to turn the pulley with the Allen wrench clockwise to move the pulley down and to the left to relieve tension on the belts. It was very hard to move that thing, but once I understood the hydraulic tensioner concept, it made more sense.
Anyways - great writeup, and worked like a charm. Thanks!
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07-06-2012, 08:08 PM
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Quote:
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07-06-2012, 08:25 PM
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In a weird sort of way, it was actually kind of fun. 
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10-09-2012, 11:10 AM
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i will be tackling this one on Saturday. ordering parts today. thermostat only though. my temp needle barely stays just above the blue mark even after 40 minutes of city driving. it'll get to the noon position but only if it's above 85 degrees outside. heater is mostly worthless in 50 degree weather. i think my water pump is fine, so will just start with the thermostat.
is the engine block drain plug easy to get to?
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10-13-2012, 11:00 AM
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tip for getting the fan back on:
get a piece of string or some ~ 22 gauge wire. 2 feet should do. position the fan in the shroud and wiggle both into their preliminary positions. then wrap the wire around the fan nut, in essence, hanging the fan by the nut. once the shroud is completely in place, you can use the wire to move the fan up and down into position on the threaded rod. now the magic part. holding the two ends of the wire in each hand, you can spin the fan by lifting your right hand and lowering your left with, like you would spin a diabolo. this threaded the nut beautifully. i figured this out a few min ago and it worked a TREAT. i was actually surprised. i am always trying crap like this which does NOT work, but occasionally, lightning DOES strike! one other quick note. be careful wiht the fan. the blades are somewhat fragile. if you drop the fan, you very well may break a blade.
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2005 X5 3.0i - 71k mi (9.2018) -> 81k (9.19) -> 100k 9.21 -> 123k (8.25) --------------------------------------------------------------------- SOLD : ( 2003 X5 3.0 - 177k mi (9.2018) -> 186k (9.19) -> 205k (9.21) SOLD : ( 1997 328is Coupe - Hellrot Red SOLD : ( 1988 528e w/ Bullseye s256 / MS2 Extra / GC Coilovers / Yukon Coils ~ 300+ HP
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10-13-2012, 02:00 PM
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Nice. Good trick there.SO what is that?? BMW Special tool KMA? (Kiss my A..) lol Nice job bud!
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10-15-2012, 10:54 AM
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2005 X5 3.0i - 71k mi (9.2018) -> 81k (9.19) -> 100k 9.21 -> 123k (8.25) --------------------------------------------------------------------- SOLD : ( 2003 X5 3.0 - 177k mi (9.2018) -> 186k (9.19) -> 205k (9.21) SOLD : ( 1997 328is Coupe - Hellrot Red SOLD : ( 1988 528e w/ Bullseye s256 / MS2 Extra / GC Coilovers / Yukon Coils ~ 300+ HP
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