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Fareed & Jurgen, we have a slight diff of Opinion? (archive)
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Posted by Kurt.G on June 25, 2001 at 03:57:37:

In Reply to: Re: Removing Vibration Damper - Question(Phil M.) posted by Steve F. on June 24, 2001 at 22:56:20:

Hello, you have both reported a difference in having to remove, or not having to remove the Vibration Dampner/Hub/Big Nut etc. You both sound very confident and have good intentions to help, so we obviously must investigate further. I just checked the BMW Workshop Manual in section (11 51 000) and it lists the removal of the Vibration Dampner and Hub as being a necessary part of the removal of the Water Pump as Jurgen has listed.

However, as some certain mechanical process is required in 'normal repair', sometimes in actual and familiar experience with doing the job once before or many times, it is possible that a mechanic finds that the job can be done differently or quicker than the manual specifies as Fareed has suggested.

Therefore perhaps several different DYI posters or mechanics would offer an accounting of their experience on this particular repair to see if in fact 'it can be done without removal of the Vibration Dampner & Hub?, which would be much less work if possible. However if the entire pump cannot be removed without taking off the Vibration Dampner then we should have that verified if possible.

As I said the BMW repair manual calls for the removal of the Vibration Dampner/Hub/Big Nut, but I will check a couple of other manuals and report my findings later if I can find it tonight or tomorrow. Meanwhile, perhaps Greg K. or Phil, or Mark from SBA or Mark W or anyone who has actually done this removal would care to report what they found as well when doing it. I haven't done it yet, but when I do it would be nice to know if this short-cut is possible.
Regards Kdg



As I am also needing to replace my water-pump. Is there a special tool(s) needed to isolate the bolts on the vibration-damper to loosen the central nut? Perhaps similar to the tool used to loosen the fan clutch bolt from the water pump? Any help, from anyone, who has experience with this job would be greatly appreciated... I know that recently, Phil M. posted a message regarding this..thanks to anyone/all for your help.

Steve F.




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