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Green Bimmer
08-08-2006, 08:20 PM
Joe Here from Orlando
1994 530i
Today I was Replacing the water pump after waiting all day for a friend to remove the fan clutch ($25.00 + $10.00 for Gas). When I was putting the water pump on for the second time I broken one of the 4" bolts leaving 1/2 inch inside of the engine. My friend said that he could remove the broken piece tomorrow for additional $50.00. I am going to replace all the old bolts with new ones. I am also going to purchase a torque wrench to ensure I don't over tighten the new ones. Do anyone have any suggestions?
yaofeng
08-08-2006, 08:33 PM
Shame on you. How could you even start wrenching without a torque wrench? Get a 3/8" drive and a 1/2" drive at the least. When you are ready to do more, get also a 1/4" drive torque wrench.
mattyb
08-08-2006, 08:54 PM
some friend. $50 bux is a bit rich dont u think. tell your "friend" that for his $50 to bring a bloody torque wrench with him.
Green Bimmer
08-08-2006, 11:02 PM
some friend. $50 bux is a bit rich dont u think. tell your "friend" that for his $50 to bring a bloody torque wrench with him.
I know $50 buck is a lot. I am going to call a shop tomorrow