Hi. Another good video. My N47 engine, E60/ 5 series crank pulley is all cracked (121.000 miles). I'll get it changed next weekend. Waiting for autodoc to deliver the parts. Corteco crank pulley + Gates belt kit. Removing the crank bolts with impact tool is the best tip. Otherwise you have to buy a special tool which costs £80 or you can ruin your timing chain if you spin the crankshaft the other way. Thank you George. Keep it like that.
My daughters 1 Series crank pulley completely disintegrated recently, wish I had come across this video, before we had it recovered to an inde, could have saved loads. Thanks George for a well formated video. 👍
Doing the same job tomorrow, pulley totally failed at 270k km. One thing tho, you can get a Gates 'micro-v kit' with the tensioners and belt, wich will save you about 35euros. 👍 Superb video and job, thank you !
Put my 2011 N47 in today for chain replacement at 108000miles and the mechanic sent me pic of the crank pulley cracked all around in a circle basically😂 I remembered in another one of your videos you mentioned the pulley should be changed too on n47s😁
@@GeorgeAusters Yep. Didn't recognize symptoms, just high pitched rawl when revving engine. And that I guessed to be a bearing somewhere. And it actually was a tensioner bearing. But recalling back, I did have exessive engine shake. But not too bad to be honest. Symptoms sneaked up so slowly that I didn't notice it early enough. I just changed all and it was about 20min job. Than you for superb video! Had to do it in the open in field so all tool sizes, torques etc. were nice to have! Straight forward job.
For pulleys I only use INA components, the crank pulley I use only corteco on BMWs (since they make the oem one and the part number got revised). For belts only continental, never had a problem with these brands.
after watching 3 or 4 videos of this Task being done yours has given me the confidence to do the Job im quite handy i only need to see something once to do it normally but being my first time changing the Belt and in my case as far as i know the tensioner i was worried incase i break my car but its getting bad and needs doing probably idler too and now im 99% i can do the Job myself instead of the 140 pound plus parts i was quoted Thanks
Hi George - when you torqued the crankshaft pulley up, how did you prevent the pulley from rotating - or with the offset bolts does it not rotate when you are doing this?
Hi Phil, I just did my today and had the problem of crankshaft rotating when tighting the torque to 120 deg. So used a impact wrench with offset bolt/socket to slowly tighten the bolts by 120 deg. No rotation of crankshaft and made the job so much easier. No locking tools required.
Good day, Thanks for the Video, i would like to know why they Crank Shaft wobbles when not mounted Could you make a video about the Wobbling of the Crank Shaft.
On an 'after' video engine is almost stand still, no shaking comparing to 'before'. I am thinking this is either because engine was warm, or an old crank pulley was in such a bad condition that it transferred a lot of vibration.
I set up my tool to torque for crank pulley bolts but Im really afraid that bolts will get overtightened and will eat threads away how many chances for this to happen cause even doing by hand it feels like it might become lose lol
Great video here mate. I’ve just got a 123d and it got a funny vibration but only when I’m sitting at the lights. Goes away as soon as I pull off. Maybe I should be changing all theses parts just for my own peach or mind. Keep up the good work bro.
Hi mate I have n47 my crankshaft pulley is all cracked should I change all pulleys or just the crank one? Also if not changed straight away due work and time can it wreck other parts of engine?
Hello George, I've installed a "Continental" cranckshaft pully on my E91, and the damm thing squeak all the time. The belt and tensioner are new, so, not from that. My mechanic said that, I have eard and seen others "Continental" pulleys giving problems and came deffective. Do you recommend any other brand who os good like OEM and no history off problems? Thanks for the help, congrats from Portugal🇵🇹
Hello, from where do you know how much torque to put unto bolts and nuts when using the torque wrench? I, for one, can't find such details. Thanks in advance!
Hi , where i can find the the numeric of fasteners bolts should do ?like what power to use on dynamometer please ,any tabels for show ......idle , tensioner pulley,and crank shaft in n57,530d f11bmw if you don't mind share this info
Does the original pulley have any marks about what brand is it? Because I've heard Corteco delivers this part to BMW factory. In russian owners forum many people discuss this issue and say that no matter what substitute you use (Corteco, FEBI, Gates etc) it goes 50000km +/-, nothing compared to original BMW pulley
Keep up the good work. Question for you, I had squeal on steering almost immediately so changed belt, tensioner, fluid and bled it and hydraulic power steering pump but it still squeals and makes a knocking sound only heard from the cockpit. Soon as I switch on the A/C the sound has gone. Any advice?
Love the video’s. Been really helpful on my N47 a bit of preventative maintenance. One question I have bought blanking plates for my EGR will I be fine doing this as I may not be getting my car remapped for another month or two. Or do I do this just before getting my car remapped? Thanks
Remap Tuning I will be getting my car remapped but it was the period inbetween of removing the EGR and then getting my car remapped will probably be a month, is that fine?
Hi George, one of my fuel injectors on my, e60 lci 520d 2008, has gone. Do I need to get the exact same make and exact same part no. , to replace it please ? And Can I replace just that one bad fuel injector, or do I need to change all four of them ? Also the part no. I've found from realoem is, Part 13537797877 , which fits other models too. Could you please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks.
Hi george, great channel wondering if you can help me with diagnosing a whining noise. When i remove the belt the noise goes away, so deffo pulley related, i have changed the alternator but noise is still there. Rest of the pulleys are smooth. The noise i can best describe is like when you have an electric interferince with a radio, but mines in the belt area. What do recommend to check of replace. My car also has the electric rack
Hi George, I love your videos... simple and straight forward .. I have got a BMW320 ED 2011 , I don't know its an E46 or E90 .. Can you please guide me to change the coolant. I dont know how to drain the coolant from the engine without starting the engine , Also how to get the air out of the engine without starting the engine, Please...
Dear George, How to block the crankshaft pulley to avoid to turn when unscrew or tight the 4 bolts? I have also automatic gear box. thanks for your reply Regards
@@simo8295 This is for the tool to rotate the pulley www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383753505505 And this is the tool to lock the pulley www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CRANK-TOOL-FOR-BMW-N47-N57-LATE-MINI-ENGINES-11-7-220-OEM-EQUIV/361637412115 I bought them, but neither has arrived yet. Here is a video to give an idea on how they are used th-cam.com/video/EF1_vbBpXS0/w-d-xo.html One thing to note: DO NOT ROTATE THE PULLEY COUNTER CLOCKWISE!!!!. It may damage your timing system.
Mine just snapped, i have to order for the crank pully which can take 2 weeks, is there a 1 first aid so that i can get this thing moving am stuck upcountry
Hi George. Well done job mate. Im going to replace turbo to my f31 318d. I just cannot find the torque manual for the screws :/ do u know where I can find it please???
Hi Dear George, Thanks for your interesting video. Could you please give me link or document where to find nm tightening torque (nm)? Thanks to you very much. Regards Simo
I got the torque settings for my E90 320d from ISTA+. Search for Vibration Damper in ISTA+. On my N47 engine it was 40 Nm torque followed by further 120 deg bold tighting. This can be done easly with a offset angle socket and impact wrench.
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks George.i owe you a 10quid coffee ☕on pateron for the help..your Well worth it💯... also the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts are they a only one time use? I purchased a new pulley but it didn't come with new bolts? Am I right in saying you said the 40nm +120degrees is equivalent to aprox 80nm, I don't think I'm getting mine tight enough or they are coming lose because since I changed the pulley im getting an awful noise from the tensioner like a shriek/ticking squelch it doesn't go away by spraying pulleys with a little water ,I can get the noise to go if I turn the size16 tensioner bolt slightly to the left as is to loosen it while the engine is running , so I changed the tensioner thinking it was it & new belt but the sound is still there only at low rpm or when the steering is fully locked and you tap the accelerator, do you know what size those crank bolts are? Or is there any different/upgraded ones I can use?
Another Great Video👍. A quick question for you, when the crankshaft pulley starts to rattle around does it need to be replaced straight ASAP or can you continue driving I. E will it become worse or snap.
My belt through itself off on start up the other day, didn't realise until 7 miles after getting home, looked inside and crankshaft pulley is at an angle, will my engine be ok?
@George Austers yeah it's strange because I was thinking about having it replaced a month or so ago, then this happens lol, the crankshaft pulley is definitely at fault , do you know if it would of potentially done any damage to engine or crankshaft? Thanks for the reply
Great video once again. tensioner pulley is as noisy as your was! Am I safe using my impact driver for removing pulley bolts. Just concerned about crankshaft spinning, is it ok to use impact without locking? I’m not sure how I would lock it. Any suggestions very welcome.
You don’t explain how you stop the pulley from turning round when you’re turning the four bolts on undoing them. ? I’m trying to do the four bolts and the pulley just keeps turning the engine thank you.
@@GeorgeAusters I managed it mate. managed to lodge thin wide end Spanner a between that two cut outs and I found a a could undo them when it was at its most top dead centre with the compression ..all done now ..thank you …good video by the way well explained👌🏼
Hey George, I tried to use a long Allen Key to lock the tensioner in place but I doesn't seem to grab anything in the hole when I stick it in. Did you have this issue? I can't get the belt on as it's too tight. Do you have any other suggestions or tips?
@@GeorgeAusters I tried that today but I found it very hard to get it in at an angle to push the tensioner. I was on my own so I'll try with the help of my nephew
George Austers got my belt fitted. Literally 5 mins on mine thank Jeez, no tensioner pulley to loosen as it’s spring loaded so only had to slide a pin through a hole to hold it back. Fitted my new awkward coolant flange/pipe and only had to raise the manifold inlet 4 inches to get at the hidden hex screw so left injectors etc connected. Couldn’t believe how clean the ports are inside as only a fine oily layer present with no coke build up at all, I only do long journeys in the main so that could be the reason it’s stayed clean! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your tutorial vids pal so thanks again!!!!
Use the torque wrench to tighten the bolts to 40 torque, then put a offset angle socket with impact wrench to slowly further tighter the bolts by 120 degrees. Many thanks George for your video, really helped my replace the pulley on my car today.
4:33 Yes... 118d/E87 if you don't have Chinese hands - remove fan. 1x screw on the side/top of fan assembly (driver side in UK), 1x electrical plug to unplug right on the top (you cannot miss it), then on the passenger side there's a clip/latch holding fan to radiator just about half way between top and bottom - just hold it with one finger then pull fan assembly UP - difficulty level 0. Oh.... and to do that all you have to take out air filter box as it's blocking access to the screw... 2x10mm socket for the box and 1x flat screw to release the pipe. Total time spend for disassembly airbox+fan+crankshaft pulley - 30minutes. Replacement should come tomorrow so still not sure how long reassembly will take! PEACE
Update: Reasembly - same +/- 30min ;). Only difficulty is putting a belt back on when you're alone. Gearbox on neutral + belt on all wheels apart from alternator - easiest to access as on the top - tensioner FULL clockwise then wigle the belt on the alternator pulley - yes it's tight but twist pulley left/right on repeat and it will pop back where it was.
Hey George. Great information in your videos. Had my crankshaft pulley replaced about a week ago and now I have noticed oil leaking behind the pulley. Could this have been caused by the new pulley being fitted or is the oil seal known to fail. Just seems coincidental? Cheers
Done mine today, no need to remove fans or undertrays, abit tight but manageable. I used the holding tool so never needed a impact gun. Mine is a 118D 2010 Auto so no locking the engine via putting in gear😒
Does the engine cover keep the egr completely hidden? Ive heard that if an mot tester can see it is missing you will be failed, however he cannot take off any covers to inspect it.
Does anyone know how to lock the crankshaft on an auto as it just spins when trying to torque the bolts. Been looking for the correct tool for the n47 but had no joy so far
@@GeorgeAusters I have mate yeah. Managed to sus it (I do not recommend this as I an due to change the alternator soon) but what I did was have a t50 on the alternator bolt; holding that still, while torquing the crankshaft pulley down. Dodgy!
Hi George, Thanks for the video, very well explained and easy follow😊. I am attempting to change the crankshaft pulley on my own 2008 520d but the bolts were rusted in and the pulley turned a little whilst trying to open the 4 bolts... Will this cause timing issues? Thanks, Marcus.
Hi George, got all my parts to do exactly this job but can't undo the crank pulley as it's moving when I try to undo it, any help appreciated pal on how I can stop it rotate??
Hi there, I'm about to begin this endeavor on my e91 2009 225.000km n47 (it still has the original pulleys and belt😲). How did you managed to lock the crankshaft? Thanks. BTW nice video.
@@GeorgeAusters, can it be done by simple puting the gear box on 6th gear and the e-brake on? Thanks for your help! I did saw that tool in the timming chain replacement video part1. ;)
Hi mate, I’m hearing a noise on my n47 been about 2 months I have been hearing it now sounds a bit like a flat wheel (it’s not) iv checked for screws etc in tyres nothing in, it’s a bit like a flapping noise been told could be prop shaft or crankshaft bearing maybe? Any ideas at all? Hear it more when the car is slowing down or coming to a stop after driving
Majid Rahman apparently it was my gearbox one of the cogs had a tooth broke an it was causing the noise an eventually it would of completely broke so I bought a part worn gearbox as I couldn’t get new an had it fitted an noise has gone so must have been that I don’t know how the mechanic knew it was that but anyway all good still 2 months later
Hey George, does a bad/failing crankshaft pulley cause vibration at idle which smooths out at higher engine RPM? My N47 has done 137,000 KM (85,000 miles). I have vibration when idling and it’s silky smooth when I increase engine RPM, doesn’t matter what gear I’m in. I have replaced the engine mounts which improved it a little, we checked the transmission mounts which look good too. If you have any other suggestions I would really appreciate hearing them. Thanks, Keep up the great content 😃👍
Question are serpentine belt and drive by the same things? And when engine gets running why do you need crankshaft pulley if crankshaft is making power by itself or is crankshaft moving the belt to power like altenetor and so?
Is it normal for a new crank pulley and fan belt to make a slight squeek noise just on start up? Mine does it for 2 weeks now since replaced but only on warm starts
@@GeorgeAusters hi George I checked now got my mate to start it the noise when the engine starts its coming from the alternator and looks luke the alternator jumps abit(dunno if thats normal) but the noise is from there
Hi George, great informative vid as always! 👍🏻 just wanted to ask ... the drive belt u linked 6DPK1817 is for cars 'with air con without electric PAS' ... so ur bmw doesn't have PAS? Just wanted to double check as my E82 has air con n PAS so i think I'd need a different belt? Thanks
Hello George. These videos are class. Im actually looking at a 318D Touring M sport on a 2011 plate. 72k on the clock. Is it worth getting the newer model 2013 onwards or are these worth taking a chance on? Was the 2.0 diesel unit changed for 2013? Ive heard bmw addressed the timing chain problem in a certain year but cant get any concrete evidence. Any guidance would be appreciated.
Hi George - great video - you do make it look easy friend! - how long did that take in total? It seemed like 30-40 mins. I have an E61 2008 LCI with low CO2 and am hearing noises from the AC compressor (Denso 6SBU14C) both the pulley bearing and the clutch when engaged. I have 2 questions; (1) I am assuming yours checked out ok? (2) Do you happen to know where I could obtain a kit to fix up my compressor drive? Thanks in advance, and keep up the fine work, you are clearly very experienced. John.
Help george !! I'm working on 320d e90 2011, 184hp changing serpentine belt, ordered gates micro v belt set, original belt only has v grooves 1 side, new kit is Vd both sides and when fitted and tensioner released , new thicker belt touches, must I fit the new pulley tensioner and slave pulley (which are both slightly smaller circumference wheels) ?? Please advice bud
Hi George I bought a X1 with an n47 at 172,000miles detailed as failed water pump. I replaced the water pump, steering pump, belt, pulley wheel, tensioner and ideal pulley wheel. The aux drive still rattles really badly at ideal. I have taken the air con pump apart as far as the bearing and it seems good also the alternator. If the crank was wobbling surly the engine wouldn’t run correctly (car performs and drive well) I suspect the new pulley wheel is faulty? Any thoughts?
George Austers, yes, with a new aftermarket one £70 (don’t know the make it was online from 4-b automotive) it it’s this new wheel that I suspect could be faulty? Its either that or the engine crank shaft? But the engine runs smooth at any RPM other than ideal and has good power?
@@robertnorcott6442 100% mate that is your issue. You cannot use a cheap chinese crank pulley like I said in the video. The link is in the description for the Febi Bilstein one!
Hi. Another good video. My N47 engine, E60/ 5 series crank pulley is all cracked (121.000 miles). I'll get it changed next weekend. Waiting for autodoc to deliver the parts. Corteco crank pulley + Gates belt kit. Removing the crank bolts with impact tool is the best tip. Otherwise you have to buy a special tool which costs £80 or you can ruin your timing chain if you spin the crankshaft the other way. Thank you George. Keep it like that.
Hey George, any tips for doing the 120 degrees without the pulley moving? Thanks
My daughters 1 Series crank pulley completely disintegrated recently, wish I had come across this video, before we had it recovered to an inde, could have saved loads. Thanks George for a well formated video. 👍
How much did a replacement cost?
Thanks George. The mechanic wanted to charge me almost 500 Euros only for the crankshaft pulley. I'll save a lot of money!
Doing the same job tomorrow, pulley totally failed at 270k km.
One thing tho, you can get a Gates 'micro-v kit' with the tensioners and belt, wich will save you about 35euros. 👍
Superb video and job, thank you !
Put my 2011 N47 in today for chain replacement at 108000miles and the mechanic sent me pic of the crank pulley cracked all around in a circle basically😂 I remembered in another one of your videos you mentioned the pulley should be changed too on n47s😁
I can tell this guy never wants to have a breakdown as he just made his car bulletproof
Hahaha breaking down is no fun!
George Austers my crankshaft pulley broke on saturday😭😭😭😭
@@minhajuddin6607 Nothing makes your day better than crankshaft pulley flying loose when starting the car to go from work to home
Should have replaced it before it failed👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters Yep. Didn't recognize symptoms, just high pitched rawl when revving engine. And that I guessed to be a bearing somewhere. And it actually was a tensioner bearing.
But recalling back, I did have exessive engine shake. But not too bad to be honest. Symptoms sneaked up so slowly that I didn't notice it early enough. I just changed all and it was about 20min job. Than you for superb video! Had to do it in the open in field so all tool sizes, torques etc. were nice to have! Straight forward job.
For pulleys I only use INA components, the crank pulley I use only corteco on BMWs (since they make the oem one and the part number got revised). For belts only continental, never had a problem with these brands.
Yep i've never had a problem with Gates bro!
shop that ive ordered from those parts are just the same manufacturer as u said, the seller suggested me to get ina corteco and continental belt
This video helped me alot since I have the exact same car and needed to replace the exact same parts, can't thank you enough
Welcome bro!
after watching 3 or 4 videos of this Task being done yours has given me the confidence to do the Job im quite handy i only need to see something once to do it normally but being my first time changing the Belt and in my case as far as i know the tensioner i was worried incase i break my car but its getting bad and needs doing probably idler too and now im 99% i can do the Job myself instead of the 140 pound plus parts i was quoted Thanks
Good luck!
Did you lock the flywheel while doing this? Is it necessary?
No I didn’t.. helpful if you have an impact wrench to undo
Hi George - when you torqued the crankshaft pulley up, how did you prevent the pulley from rotating - or with the offset bolts does it not rotate when you are doing this?
Hi Phil, I just did my today and had the problem of crankshaft rotating when tighting the torque to 120 deg. So used a impact wrench with offset bolt/socket to slowly tighten the bolts by 120 deg. No rotation of crankshaft and made the job so much easier. No locking tools required.
If manual - put a car in gear. Not sure if possible on automatic tho :>
Thank you from the middle of the US ..... I going to get this ordered !
Hi George,
Like your videos.
1) why would u tighten the bolt after u have fit the belt?
2) what if i accidently tighten the bolt using an impact?
Hi,
Pleas help me.
Can you answer me, I don't have an angle wrench, only a torque wrench. How much is 120° on the torque wrench
Good day, Thanks for the Video, i would like to know why they Crank Shaft wobbles when not mounted
Could you make a video about the Wobbling of the Crank Shaft.
Hi, can you make a video to show how to remove the glow plugs on n47 engine without breaking them? thank you. Mohamed ( from France)
Already done my friend👍🏻
th-cam.com/video/kkKQ5qf0AOA/w-d-xo.html
the e92 n47 access is actually really good tbh
On an 'after' video engine is almost stand still, no shaking comparing to 'before'. I am thinking this is either because engine was warm, or an old crank pulley was in such a bad condition that it transferred a lot of vibration.
How do you get your cars through the mot without egr valve mate I always wanted to do mine but know mine would be found
I set up my tool to torque for crank pulley bolts but Im really afraid that bolts will get overtightened and will eat threads away how many chances for this to happen cause even doing by hand it feels like it might become lose lol
Can a bad crank pulley cause the timing chain to make a noise I’m sure a floppy pulley can slighting knock of timing?
Great video here mate. I’ve just got a 123d and it got a funny vibration but only when I’m sitting at the lights. Goes away as soon as I pull off. Maybe I should be changing all theses parts just for my own peach or mind. Keep up the good work bro.
Does it also sound like a dmf going bad?
Hi George how do you lock the crank to take out and tighten the four bolts ?
Hi George, to remove the 4 screws, do I need to lock the crankshaft? if yes, how I should do that, Thank you.
You can install a flywheel locking pin to lock the crankshaft👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks mate
So the parts provided in the description will also fit my e90 BMW 320d 2010 184bhp model ?
Hi mate I have n47 my crankshaft pulley is all cracked should I change all pulleys or just the crank one? Also if not changed straight away due work and time can it wreck other parts of engine?
Hello mate same car but when I'm trying to remove the 4 bolts from pulley it's turning the pulley so I can't break the bolts free ?
Same problem hear the guy doesn’t explain about how you stop the engine turning trying to release the 4 bolts🤷🏼
Nice job. It's just a shame you didn't show in the video how to do the second stage (120°)
Thx for the specs of Nm for 1 series
Another great vid George, how did you prevent the crank from rotating when doing the 40Nm torque and final 120 degree rotation? Cheers
@@Andyme-z7s I just left it in 6th gear and just about managed it.. you can lock the flywheel with a locking pin if you want though
Thanks mate.. your reply is very much appreciated :)
Hello George,
I've installed a "Continental" cranckshaft pully on my E91, and the damm thing squeak all the time.
The belt and tensioner are new, so, not from that.
My mechanic said that, I have eard and seen others "Continental" pulleys giving problems and came deffective.
Do you recommend any other brand who os good like OEM and no history off problems?
Thanks for the help, congrats from Portugal🇵🇹
The one I installed in this video, it’s linked in thr description
Why you didn't change the water pump along with as it has same access in the area?
No need. These water pumps are not a common failure point on these engines, never seen one fail.
Very easy to replace if I need to👍🏻
Hello, from where do you know how much torque to put unto bolts and nuts when using the torque wrench? I, for one, can't find such details. Thanks in advance!
Hi i lost my pulley and drove about 20 minutes and it started to get hot do you think i could have braked something
Hi , where i can find the the numeric of fasteners bolts should do ?like what power to use on dynamometer please ,any tabels for show ......idle , tensioner pulley,and crank shaft in n57,530d f11bmw if you don't mind share this info
hello, my 120d e82 from 2012 has a servo oil reservoir. What do I have to pay attention to when buying?
i have a really bad noise from that area dont know if its the tensioner or the crankshaft pulley shall just change both
Does the original pulley have any marks about what brand is it? Because I've heard Corteco delivers this part to BMW factory. In russian owners forum many people discuss this issue and say that no matter what substitute you use (Corteco, FEBI, Gates etc) it goes 50000km +/-, nothing compared to original BMW pulley
The original crankshaft pulley is BMW
corteco is the same as bmw. you can see that bmw logo was removed from it. so its the same part. as yes- russian forums are great.
Wish I saw this before, I fitted Corteco and it failed again in 12 months
Hi George I want to ask you my car is not charging the battery what could it bebmv e87 118d
Keep up the good work.
Question for you, I had squeal on steering almost immediately so changed belt, tensioner, fluid and bled it and hydraulic power steering pump but it still squeals and makes a knocking sound only heard from the cockpit. Soon as I switch on the A/C the sound has gone. Any advice?
Love the video’s. Been really helpful on my N47 a bit of preventative maintenance. One question I have bought blanking plates for my EGR will I be fine doing this as I may not be getting my car remapped for another month or two. Or do I do this just before getting my car remapped? Thanks
JonniH18 getting car remapped is a must
Remap Tuning I will be getting my car remapped but it was the period inbetween of removing the EGR and then getting my car remapped will probably be a month, is that fine?
JonniH18 no it’s not fine your engine light will come on , the egr is electronically controlled remap is a must
Remap Tuning was just asking for the advice as I didn’t know.......
Hi there mine seems to have a different tensioner to the one on the video and also has a torx head bolt holding it on
Hi does it make a difference if you torque your crankshaft pulley before you put the belt on? Or does the belt need to be on before it’s torqued up?
Doesn't matter
Awesome guide George! My E60 N47 520d is an automatic, anyway off locking crank pulley to remove the 4 bolts?
Flywheel locking pin
@@GeorgeAusters thanks buddy, will have a look for this
Anyone know the socket size for the 6 bolts on the damper pulley for a F30 2012.
Going to be attempting this on the weekend🙌🏽thank you for the video!
Good luck!
How did you lock the CS pulley not to turn when tightening to 80-90nm?
Having the belt on and holding it with my hand was enough👍🏻
Hi George, one of my fuel injectors on my, e60 lci 520d 2008, has gone. Do I need to get the exact same make and exact same part no. , to replace it please ? And Can I replace just that one bad fuel injector, or do I need to change all four of them ? Also the part no. I've found from realoem is, Part 13537797877 , which fits other models too. Could you please let me know your thoughts. Many thanks.
Dear George,
Would you please advise me the reference of your impact driver (dewalt) and also about the adapter 1/2’´!
Thanks very much!
This is the impact wrench I use: amzn.to/2T4igdi
George Austers thank you 🙏
Hi george, great channel wondering if you can help me with diagnosing a whining noise. When i remove the belt the noise goes away, so deffo pulley related, i have changed the alternator but noise is still there. Rest of the pulleys are smooth. The noise i can best describe is like when you have an electric interferince with a radio, but mines in the belt area. What do recommend to check of replace. My car also has the electric rack
Update: It was the alternator on its way out
Glad you got it sorted!
@@GeorgeAusters yes all done a while ago now moved on to m57 e90 love watching ur vids. All the best for 2022
Hi George, I love your videos... simple and straight forward .. I have got a BMW320 ED 2011 , I don't know its an E46 or E90 .. Can you please guide me to change the coolant. I dont know how to drain the coolant from the engine without starting the engine , Also how to get the air out of the engine without starting the engine, Please...
Do i have to lock crank or not before removing pulley?
No you don’t
@@GeorgeAusters thank you for your reply. So if the pulley spins a bit while trying to remove it its not an issue? Or better to use impact gun?
Dear George,
How to block the crankshaft pulley to avoid to turn when unscrew or tight the 4 bolts?
I have also automatic gear box.
thanks for your reply
Regards
I want to know
I think you need to buy a crankshaft pulley locking tool to lock it.
@@linli1698 hi 👋🏼 thanks for your message. Have you a link where to buy this tool ? Thanks 🙏
@@simo8295 This is for the tool to rotate the pulley www.ebay.co.uk/itm/383753505505
And this is the tool to lock the pulley www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CRANKSHAFT-CRANK-TOOL-FOR-BMW-N47-N57-LATE-MINI-ENGINES-11-7-220-OEM-EQUIV/361637412115
I bought them, but neither has arrived yet.
Here is a video to give an idea on how they are used th-cam.com/video/EF1_vbBpXS0/w-d-xo.html
One thing to note: DO NOT ROTATE THE PULLEY COUNTER CLOCKWISE!!!!. It may damage your timing system.
@@linli1698 thank you 🙏
Mine just snapped, i have to order for the crank pully which can take 2 weeks, is there a 1 first aid so that i can get this thing moving am stuck upcountry
No you need to replace the pulley BEFORE it fails like in this video👍🏻
Hi George. Well done job mate. Im going to replace turbo to my f31 318d. I just cannot find the torque manual for the screws :/ do u know where I can find it please???
ISTA
Hi Dear George,
Thanks for your interesting video.
Could you please give me link or document where to find nm tightening torque (nm)?
Thanks to you very much.
Regards
Simo
I got the torque settings for my E90 320d from ISTA+. Search for Vibration Damper in ISTA+. On my N47 engine it was 40 Nm torque followed by further 120 deg bold tighting. This can be done easly with a offset angle socket and impact wrench.
@@abaidmughal1 thank you very much
When you tighten up to the 40nm what does the 120 degrees extra mean
Extra 120 degrees of a turn
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks George.i owe you a 10quid coffee ☕on pateron for the help..your Well worth it💯... also the 4 crankshaft pulley bolts are they a only one time use? I purchased a new pulley but it didn't come with new bolts? Am I right in saying you said the 40nm +120degrees is equivalent to aprox 80nm, I don't think I'm getting mine tight enough or they are coming lose because since I changed the pulley im getting an awful noise from the tensioner like a shriek/ticking squelch it doesn't go away by spraying pulleys with a little water ,I can get the noise to go if I turn the size16 tensioner bolt slightly to the left as is to loosen it while the engine is running , so I changed the tensioner thinking it was it & new belt but the sound is still there only at low rpm or when the steering is fully locked and you tap the accelerator, do you know what size those crank bolts are? Or is there any different/upgraded ones I can use?
Did you lock your flywheel?
Another Great Video👍. A quick question for you, when the crankshaft pulley starts to rattle around does it need to be replaced straight ASAP or can you continue driving I. E will it become worse or snap.
Try and inspect it to check for cracking, however sometimes it's hard to see the cracking until its ready to tear off
My belt through itself off on start up the other day, didn't realise until 7 miles after getting home, looked inside and crankshaft pulley is at an angle, will my engine be ok?
Pulley probably needs replacing
@George Austers yeah it's strange because I was thinking about having it replaced a month or so ago, then this happens lol, the crankshaft pulley is definitely at fault , do you know if it would of potentially done any damage to engine or crankshaft? Thanks for the reply
Great video once again. tensioner pulley is as noisy as your was! Am I safe using my impact driver for removing pulley bolts. Just concerned about crankshaft spinning, is it ok to use impact without locking? I’m not sure how I would lock it. Any suggestions very welcome.
Yes you are!
Thanks mate. Final question, do you know what the torque specs are on the crank pulley for final torque?
@@GeorgeAusters will i be able to use impact on a AUTO e60 too without locking it? CHEERS
Does it mean that if I don't have a Degree-Tool, I can simply do first 40 NM then 80-90 NM?
I understood 19 NM
@@Vlad_H nooo
You don’t explain how you stop the pulley from turning round when you’re turning the four bolts on undoing them. ? I’m trying to do the four bolts and the pulley just keeps turning the engine thank you.
An impact wrench is your best friend👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters I managed it mate. managed to lodge thin wide end Spanner a between that two cut outs and I found a a could undo them when it was at its most top dead centre with the compression ..all done now ..thank you …good video by the way well explained👌🏼
Hey George, I tried to use a long Allen Key to lock the tensioner in place but I doesn't seem to grab anything in the hole when I stick it in. Did you have this issue? I can't get the belt on as it's too tight. Do you have any other suggestions or tips?
No need to lock it in place, just use a breaker bar
@@GeorgeAusters I tried that today but I found it very hard to get it in at an angle to push the tensioner. I was on my own so I'll try with the help of my nephew
Does removing the EGR system effect emissions for the MOT?
So will it fail an MOT? Would you have to replace the egr system for the MOT test?
Beautiful job. More nice tight components added to her!
Cheers mate👍🏻
George Austers got my belt fitted. Literally 5 mins on mine thank Jeez, no tensioner pulley to loosen as it’s spring loaded so only had to slide a pin through a hole to hold it back. Fitted my new awkward coolant flange/pipe and only had to raise the manifold inlet 4 inches to get at the hidden hex screw so left injectors etc connected. Couldn’t believe how clean the ports are inside as only a fine oily layer present with no coke build up at all, I only do long journeys in the main so that could be the reason it’s stayed clean! I wouldn’t have been able to do it without your tutorial vids pal so thanks again!!!!
@@PoppinPortraits Good stuff! As always mate, my pleasure
Hi george, is it a same procedure for auto? Or Do i need to lock flywheel to tighten the bolts, i just got myself an impact wrench cheers
Use the torque wrench to tighten the bolts to 40 torque, then put a offset angle socket with impact wrench to slowly further tighter the bolts by 120 degrees. Many thanks George for your video, really helped my replace the pulley on my car today.
4:33 Yes... 118d/E87 if you don't have Chinese hands - remove fan. 1x screw on the side/top of fan assembly (driver side in UK), 1x electrical plug to unplug right on the top (you cannot miss it), then on the passenger side there's a clip/latch holding fan to radiator just about half way between top and bottom - just hold it with one finger then pull fan assembly UP - difficulty level 0. Oh.... and to do that all you have to take out air filter box as it's blocking access to the screw... 2x10mm socket for the box and 1x flat screw to release the pipe. Total time spend for disassembly airbox+fan+crankshaft pulley - 30minutes. Replacement should come tomorrow so still not sure how long reassembly will take! PEACE
Update: Reasembly - same +/- 30min ;). Only difficulty is putting a belt back on when you're alone. Gearbox on neutral + belt on all wheels apart from alternator - easiest to access as on the top - tensioner FULL clockwise then wigle the belt on the alternator pulley - yes it's tight but twist pulley left/right on repeat and it will pop back where it was.
Update 2: Wednesday - crankshaft pulley melterd, Sunday - starter motor gone xD. BMW
Nice one George. You make it look so easy!
Hey George. Great information in your videos. Had my crankshaft pulley replaced about a week ago and now I have noticed oil leaking behind the pulley. Could this have been caused by the new pulley being fitted or is the oil seal known to fail. Just seems coincidental?
Cheers
Did you solve it already? Some people do change the seal behind it at the same time the crank pulley is changed
May have damaged the front main seal
Done mine today, no need to remove fans or undertrays, abit tight but manageable. I used the holding tool so never needed a impact gun. Mine is a 118D 2010 Auto so no locking the engine via putting in gear😒
Glad to hear you got it done!
Does the engine cover keep the egr completely hidden? Ive heard that if an mot tester can see it is missing you will be failed, however he cannot take off any covers to inspect it.
Pretty much. I’ve never even had my bonnet lifted on an MOT👍🏻
Or you could make a dummy 😊
I did on my 2016 lci 320d gearbox stop shaking and engine sound smoother
Does anyone know how to lock the crankshaft on an auto as it just spins when trying to torque the bolts. Been looking for the correct tool for the n47 but had no joy so far
Have you installed the belt?
@@GeorgeAusters I have mate yeah. Managed to sus it (I do not recommend this as I an due to change the alternator soon) but what I did was have a t50 on the alternator bolt; holding that still, while torquing the crankshaft pulley down. Dodgy!
Hi George, Thanks for the video, very well explained and easy follow😊. I am attempting to change the crankshaft pulley on my own 2008 520d but the bolts were rusted in and the pulley turned a little whilst trying to open the 4 bolts... Will this cause timing issues?
Thanks, Marcus.
Not recommended to turn the engine backwards
@@GeorgeAusters Thanks George, I'll get the timing checked.
Hi George, got all my parts to do exactly this job but can't undo the crank pulley as it's moving when I try to undo it, any help appreciated pal on how I can stop it rotate??
Either an impact wrench or crankshaft pulley locking tool
@@GeorgeAusters thanks mate, any impact recommendation? Cheers
Hey, George. Is gates better than Febi Bilstein?
thanks and good video, mate.
Both similar quality
Hi there, I'm about to begin this endeavor on my e91 2009 225.000km n47 (it still has the original pulleys and belt😲). How did you managed to lock the crankshaft? Thanks. BTW nice video.
I didn't lock the crankshaft but there is a slot on the timing cover where you place a locking tool into the flywheel
@@GeorgeAusters, can it be done by simple puting the gear box on 6th gear and the e-brake on? Thanks for your help! I did saw that tool in the timming chain replacement video part1. ;)
@@octaviomachado3643 In theory yes. Give it a go!
you are exceptional, you know everything, how can i become like you?
I want to maintain my car myself.
Just takes hands on experience and research my friend!
Another great informative video keek up the great content 🤙
Cheers Craig👍🏻
Hi mate, I’m hearing a noise on my n47 been about 2 months I have been hearing it now sounds a bit like a flat wheel (it’s not) iv checked for screws etc in tyres nothing in, it’s a bit like a flapping noise been told could be prop shaft or crankshaft bearing maybe? Any ideas at all? Hear it more when the car is slowing down or coming to a stop after driving
Did you find out what it is
Majid Rahman apparently it was my gearbox one of the cogs had a tooth broke an it was causing the noise an eventually it would of completely broke so I bought a part worn gearbox as I couldn’t get new an had it fitted an noise has gone so must have been that I don’t know how the mechanic knew it was that but anyway all good still 2 months later
Hey George, does a bad/failing crankshaft pulley cause vibration at idle which smooths out at higher engine RPM?
My N47 has done 137,000 KM (85,000 miles). I have vibration when idling and it’s silky smooth when I increase engine RPM, doesn’t matter what gear I’m in.
I have replaced the engine mounts which improved it a little, we checked the transmission mounts which look good too.
If you have any other suggestions I would really appreciate hearing them.
Thanks,
Keep up the great content 😃👍
Very possibly yes
@@GeorgeAusters Great, thanks for the info. Didn’t know about this issue beforehand.
Question are serpentine belt and drive by the same things? And when engine gets running why do you need crankshaft pulley if crankshaft is making power by itself or is crankshaft moving the belt to power like altenetor and so?
Is it normal for a new crank pulley and fan belt to make a slight squeek noise just on start up? Mine does it for 2 weeks now since replaced but only on warm starts
Did you buy the same parts I installed?
@@GeorgeAusters no I didnt buy parts myself the mechanics did
@@nathanbrady1763 They may have used a cheap pulley
@@GeorgeAusters hi George I checked now got my mate to start it the noise when the engine starts its coming from the alternator and looks luke the alternator jumps abit(dunno if thats normal) but the noise is from there
Any ideas how to hold the crank on a 5 series e61 auto tourer. My Crank shaft rubber has disintegrated and I cant get theae bolts out manually Thanks
I managed to get it done. Thank you for the video, it really made it easy for me.
Sorry for late reply, good stuff man. Glad I could help👍🏻
@@johnthompson4969 hi could you tell me how you managed to remove on auto car with four bolts, cheers,
Hi George, great informative vid as always! 👍🏻 just wanted to ask ... the drive belt u linked 6DPK1817 is for cars 'with air con without electric PAS' ... so ur bmw doesn't have PAS?
Just wanted to double check as my E82 has air con n PAS so i think I'd need a different belt? Thanks
Mine has hydraulic power steering, with a power steering pump👍🏻
@@GeorgeAusters thanks for getting back to me 😊 how can u tell if u have electric or hydraulic PAS? I'm not too sure what I have now lol
No problem, real easy - check to see if you have a power steering reservoir like me👍🏻
I have a 2011 BMW X1 X20D with the n47 engine, would the parts be the same in my case ?
Hello George. These videos are class. Im actually looking at a 318D Touring M sport on a 2011 plate. 72k on the clock. Is it worth getting the newer model 2013 onwards or are these worth taking a chance on? Was the 2.0 diesel unit changed for 2013? Ive heard bmw addressed the timing chain problem in a certain year but cant get any concrete evidence. Any guidance would be appreciated.
hello, I didn't understand the best, how many kilos the crankshaft tightens
40 Nm + 1/3 of a turn.
@@mcplutt tnx
How can I lock the crankshaft? i was thinking about unbolting it with a ratchet
By using a flywheel locker pin.
Are these parts fully compatible with the e90 320d?
If an N47 yes
Hi George - great video - you do make it look easy friend! - how long did that take in total? It seemed like 30-40 mins. I have an E61 2008 LCI with low CO2 and am hearing noises from the AC compressor (Denso 6SBU14C) both the pulley bearing and the clutch when engaged. I have 2 questions; (1) I am assuming yours checked out ok? (2) Do you happen to know where I could obtain a kit to fix up my compressor drive? Thanks in advance, and keep up the fine work, you are clearly very experienced. John.
how did you lock the crank?
I used an impact wrench to remove the bolts
@@GeorgeAusters no I mean when you tightened them
Help george !! I'm working on 320d e90 2011, 184hp changing serpentine belt, ordered gates micro v belt set, original belt only has v grooves 1 side, new kit is Vd both sides and when fitted and tensioner released , new thicker belt touches, must I fit the new pulley tensioner and slave pulley (which are both slightly smaller circumference wheels) ?? Please advice bud
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Which model impact wrench are you using?
@@bilpat5123 Should be linked in the description
@GeorgeAusters thank you
Got the same engine as you but it smokes on first start of the day and idea of what it could be?
What colour?
@@GeorgeAusters it's blue ish
Leaky valve stems overnight.
Blue smoke is oil burning off.
@@gulag8735 id think that but its recently been rebuilt makes me think it might be turbo related just need to check the play
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Hi George
I bought a X1 with an n47 at 172,000miles detailed as failed water pump. I replaced the water pump, steering pump, belt, pulley wheel, tensioner and ideal pulley wheel. The aux drive still rattles really badly at ideal. I have taken the air con pump apart as far as the bearing and it seems good also the alternator.
If the crank was wobbling surly the engine wouldn’t run correctly (car performs and drive well) I suspect the new pulley wheel is faulty? Any thoughts?
Have you done crank pulley?
George Austers, yes, with a new aftermarket one £70 (don’t know the make it was online from 4-b automotive) it it’s this new wheel that I suspect could be faulty? Its either that or the engine crank shaft? But the engine runs smooth at any RPM other than ideal and has good power?
@@robertnorcott6442 100% mate that is your issue. You cannot use a cheap chinese crank pulley like I said in the video.
The link is in the description for the Febi Bilstein one!
George Austers I finally found time to fit the Febi pulley. It has totally corrected the problem. Thank you for your help and videos. 💪🏻👊👍🏻
No problem my man!