Anyone local in Chicago have the AC belt tool ?

[E5370]

Hi does anyone in Chicago have the A/C belt tool? Changed the drive belt and now need to put the A/C belt on, requires a tool, or does someone know a good shop that can do it?

[ard]

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[bmrboi2]

I think I have it lying around

[E5370]

ARD, the tool is like 150$ for a 10 min job to put the ac belt on, been to a few shops not all have it, and without it cant put the ac belt.

bmrboi2-

could you double check, i would compensate $$ i'm in Buffalo grove, not to far from you.

[ard]

I thought the $25 Lisle tool would do it.... then I remembered it doesnt work on the e70.

Here:
https://xoutpost.com/bmw-sav-forums/...my-2008-a.html

[Price]

Lisle tool worked for me just fine.

[E5370]

i read the same about lisle tool... so it would work?

[Price]

It worked on my diesel.

[Pooslet]

Can you describe how you managed getting the tool to work and how you rotated the engine? I have a 2011 35d and need to change a whineing tensioner pulley. Thanks

[Price]

Ideally you'd want something that could grab 4 bolts on the crank pulley (aka harmonic balancer), like this:
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It's surprisingly tough to find, but search for N47 timing chain tool set.

The workaround - a risky one, not OSHA approved, "hold my beer" type, - is to mount the belt as much as possible, position the tool and press the start button really quickly - the engine will rotate just enough to mount the belt, but won't start. The tool will likely fly off, so put piece of cardboard or something to protect the radiator.