Clockwise, i.e., opposite to the usual direction for loosening a bolt. A sharp wrap with a heavy hammer (a 5lb sledge is good) on the handle of the wrench will normally loosen it. Pushing on the wrench will just make the belt slip.
I borrowed a 32mm wrench a friend. Facing the car, should I turn the wrench clockwise or counter clockwise? I tried both but the belt just keep moving not the 32mm bolt. What am I doing wrong?
Thanks.
(SOLD) 92 525ia M50 | NGK plug | JVC AR560 | EAT chip | California
Clockwise, i.e., opposite to the usual direction for loosening a bolt. A sharp wrap with a heavy hammer (a 5lb sledge is good) on the handle of the wrench will normally loosen it. Pushing on the wrench will just make the belt slip.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
I tried hitting the wrench handle clockwise with a hammer several times. no luck. Just sprayed some WD40 to the bolt. Will try gain soon. Thanks.
(SOLD) 92 525ia M50 | NGK plug | JVC AR560 | EAT chip | California
Try wedging a long screwdriver in the water pump belt/pulley, holding on tight, and giving the wrench a jerk with the other hand. I didn't think mine was going to come loose either but eventually it did. Also, cursing loudly, preferably in German, has the same effect as PB Blaster or WD-40.
You'll probably need one of these:
http://www.bavauto.com
Part Number Description Price
115050 Tool - Fan Pulley Holder $39.95
Still can't loose that thing. Have been cursing loudly volkswagan and Heineken (the only German words I know).
(SOLD) 92 525ia M50 | NGK plug | JVC AR560 | EAT chip | California
clockwise when standing in front of the car looking into the engine bay?
1992 BMW 525iT (sold)
1998 V70R
Yes, I might need it. Thanks for the info.
(SOLD) 92 525ia M50 | NGK plug | JVC AR560 | EAT chip | California
i always use two big pairs of water pump pliers against each other, one for the nut and one for the pulley, works every time, don't forget that it's a left hand thread
Bigger hammer needed, and a ringing whack on the wrench handle like you really mean it.Originally Posted by brick8
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas