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madloof72
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Sun Nov 20, 2005 4:00 am Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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So I bought a new fan, its an original BMW part, got it for 35$ too off
of www.ultimategarage.com.
So I tried loosening the nut. It turned and I was going clockwise, but
it never loosened. Whatever that piece the nut is attached to
(opposite the fan) was turning with it.
I may just take it to a mechanic on Monday morning unless you guys can
offer me some more help.
Thanks...
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Malt_Hound
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Mon Nov 21, 2005 7:03 pm Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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madloof72 wrote:
| Quote: | So I bought a new fan, its an original BMW part, got it for 35$ too off
of www.ultimategarage.com.
So I tried loosening the nut. It turned and I was going clockwise, but
it never loosened. Whatever that piece the nut is attached to
(opposite the fan) was turning with it.
I may just take it to a mechanic on Monday morning unless you guys can
offer me some more help.
Thanks...
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It may be too late (since it's now Monday morning), but the "part that
is turning" is the waterpump pulley. As previously stated, the trick is
to leave the belt on, fit a wrench on the fan nut and strike the end of
the wrench sharply with a mallet. This should break it free unless the
last person who put it on torqued it up too tight or the threads have
somehow got crusty. In that case, you need to get a tool to hold the
waterpump pulley from moving while turning the bigger fan nut.
You can easily make one if you are at all handy. All you need is a
piece of steel strap that you drill two holes in at the same distance as
two of the four bolts that hold the pulley on the waterpump. You remove
two of these little bolts (10mm heads) and bolt your tool to the pulley
and you should be good to go.
Here's what you want to make your tool look like:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000BHISRY/103-8256296-1682265?v=glance&n=228013&v=glance
Hope that helps.
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madloof72
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 1:18 am Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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Fred,
Thank you. I just realized that I never struck the wrench with the
hammer, I was just turning it. I'l try giving it a good smack tonight
when I get home.
Thanks again!
Ryan
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madloof72
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:27 am Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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SUCCESS!!!
Thank you everyone that helped me. It was a fairly easy job. I can't
believe that I forgot to wack it with the hammer.
I got the part for $35 and I changed it about 45 mins. I would guess
that if I took it to my mechanic it would be $60 Labor and $60 for the
part.
Thank you all again and happy Thanks giving.
PS: The car is back to running smooth as molasses.... With my
tri-flow exhaust, its purring like a cat again. A big black cat... |
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Malt_Hound
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Tue Nov 22, 2005 6:44 pm Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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madloof72 wrote:
| Quote: | SUCCESS!!!
Thank you everyone that helped me. It was a fairly easy job. I can't
believe that I forgot to wack it with the hammer.
I got the part for $35 and I changed it about 45 mins. I would guess
that if I took it to my mechanic it would be $60 Labor and $60 for the
part.
Thank you all again and happy Thanks giving.
PS: The car is back to running smooth as molasses.... With my
tri-flow exhaust, its purring like a cat again. A big black cat...
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Please give us your impressions and details about the tri-flow (best to
start a new thread). I have been considering an exhaust upgrade on one
of my BMWs (the Z3 - toy car) and would value your input.
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madloof72
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 7:01 am Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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Do a search in this news group for "triflo" or "tri-flow"
As for my thoughts, I really don't know much about the product except
that I like it. I know I love the new sound it makes and the car feels
stronger. It also looks much cooler. My exhaust has a about a 4 inch
diameter, oval shaped. Its pretty loud at low rpm's but not obtrusive,
although I guess that depends on what loud is to you...
I got it from bavarian autosports. It was recommended to me by another
BMW enthusiast. |
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Malt_Hound
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Wed Nov 23, 2005 6:48 pm Post subject:
Re: Fan on 95 325is |
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madloof72 wrote:
| Quote: | Do a search in this news group for "triflo" or "tri-flow"
As for my thoughts, I really don't know much about the product except
that I like it. I know I love the new sound it makes and the car feels
stronger. It also looks much cooler. My exhaust has a about a 4 inch
diameter, oval shaped. Its pretty loud at low rpm's but not obtrusive,
although I guess that depends on what loud is to you...
I got it from bavarian autosports. It was recommended to me by another
BMW enthusiast.
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