Unique Tools Need for e70 Servicing?

[Best4x4xFAR]

Trying to compile a list of 'unique' tools needed for servicing the e70 series X5. For example, I see that the Caliper Bolts need an 'E18' reverse Torx socket.

Please advise of other such tools, and their use, that you have come across maintaining your e70. I searched around thinking there had to be a thread on this, but couldn't find anything.

If its my search skills and you know where one is, that's appreciated as well..

[B4_685]

Originally Posted by Best4x4xFAR

Trying to compile a list of 'unique' tools needed for servicing the e70 series X5. For example, I see that the Caliper Bolts need an 'E18' reverse Torx socket.



Please advise of other such tools, and their use, that you have come across maintaining your e70. I searched around thinking there had to be a thread on this, but couldn't find anything.



If its my search skills and you know where one is, that's appreciated as well..

E8 for the n63 water pump bolts (made this tool to remove the pump in situ - if you have a thin wall e8 inverted torx socket this will also do. You need it because the lower bolts are very close to the harmonic balancer which otherwise will need to be removed making the job harder)


T60 torx for the alternator belt tensioner


14mm thin wall deep socket with swivel for spark plugs (DIY)




Basically I bought e-torx socket set and a set of Torx bits. Various drain and fill bolts need several hex sizes as well.






2012 E70 5.0iX

[smassey321]

An old windows 10 laptop with ISTA+ installed. This gets you a shop manual, code scanning, adaptions reset, diagnostics and testing of components and so on.

Cable here:
https://www.bimmergeeks.net/product-...eeks-pro-cable

Software here:
https://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/sh....php?t=1023698

[Thecastle]

lol �� tons of unique tools make a big difference on these cars.

[B4_685]

Forgot to mention a good magnet...and a healthy dose of patience - and/or a swear jar


2012 E70 50iX