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11-23-2009, 12:58 PM
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Special bmw tool? - oil filter housing gasket
Hello,
I am about to replace my oil filter housing gasket. I read on here that a special bmw tool is required to remove the fan. is this correct? if so, where do i get the tool? is a 36 mm required? where do i get that. thanks, 
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11-23-2009, 01:01 PM
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There is a special tool, and it is not "required", just makes things easy. The special tool will help keep the engine from turning when trying to loosen the fan's large nut. However, if you get the wrench and it has a long handle, you can knock it loose with a large mallet.
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11-23-2009, 02:27 PM
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Yup......36mm and a 2lb Kobolt sledge from Lowes worx great.
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11-23-2009, 02:27 PM
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The wrench is 32mm (36mm is for the oil filter lid). I think. Maybe I'm mis-remembering. Yeah, I don't know, I always get 'em mixed up.
Anyway, if the sharp smack with the hammer doesn't work, you can wedge a big screwdriver between the fan pulley bolts, to counter-hold the pulley. Not an elegant solution, but it worked for me.
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11-23-2009, 02:39 PM
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Or, apply reverse tension to the tensioner pulley to prevent pulley rotation....while someone, loosens the fan
32mm...Nathan is correct... 
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Last edited by danewilson77; 11-23-2009 at 02:40 PM..
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11-23-2009, 06:18 PM
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I have a 2003 330i in a manual. I've read that on the older ones the fan drive is attached to the water pump or some shit. Don't know, but you might be able to get around it.
What I did was basically stick a ratchet into the belt tensioner and attach a long pipe from my jack to the ratchet to use as a cheater bar. Worked like a charm and belt slipped right off.
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#10
11-23-2009, 06:35 PM
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