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Omega Help Area => Omega General Help => Topic started by: Eric DUBLIN on 06 January 2010, 20:57:21

Title: Water pump change
Post by: Eric DUBLIN on 06 January 2010, 20:57:21

Hey all:) quick question, I am about to replace my waterpump on my 2.5D (BMW) I'm just wondering what size torque socket do I need to save me buying a full torque set:)

Thanks in advance.

Eric

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2010, 21:00:09

its a 10mm from memory?

Or are you talking about torque wrench?

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: Eric DUBLIN on 06 January 2010, 21:15:15

No just sockets thanks.

Is there any other tools I need for this job before I start?

Thanks again:) so 10mm or T10 in other words?

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2010, 21:18:35

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No just sockets thanks.

Is there any other tools I need for this job before I start?

Thanks again:) so 10mm or T10 in other words?

T is torx. Not got a TD now, but sure it was 4 x 10mm bolts holding pump in place.

8mm to remove pully.

13mm (?) to remove pressure from tensioner.

32mm (?) to remove fan.


Hopefully someone can confirm sizes, as I'm going from memory

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: Eric DUBLIN on 06 January 2010, 21:21:42

Sorry I meant torx! Falling asleep here worrying about my car! Thanks for the info really appreciated:)

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: goonv6 on 06 January 2010, 21:23:07

Usually VX tensioners are 15mm but being a 'foreign' engine it might not be.

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: TheBoy on 06 January 2010, 21:28:57

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Sorry I meant torx! Falling asleep here worrying about my car! Thanks for the info really appreciated:)

torx not often used on that BMW lump - its mostly standard metric bolts.

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: Eric DUBLIN on 07 January 2010, 00:34:13

Sorry just to confirm it's a 10mm torx? Or regular socket? Thanks:)

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: Eric DUBLIN on 07 January 2010, 12:12:38

Anyone as I'm about to start!

Title: Re: Water pump change
Post by: Seth on 07 January 2010, 12:17:21

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Anyone as I'm about to start!

10mm 'regular' type socket, Eric.
Personally, I use a 1/4" square drive set to do this job.