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ktr32 · 07-09-2022, 09:09 AM

I am new to the forum and need some help. I am unable to source the following tool BMW 116480 - Crankshaft Pulley Turning Tool. No luck from multiple sources.

If any one has one in their toolbox that I can borrow for a few days that would be greatly appreciated.

The car is up in the air right now as I am pulling the DPF to get cleaned and also dealing with a passive DEF tank sensor failure + DEF pump issues in order to pass emissions. (that is a story for another time).

I need to borrow the tool for a week max as the crankshaft pulley parts are scheduled to arrive in the next few days.

KR

maryjane · 07-09-2022, 03:43 PM

If you cant find 1 i believe a 30mm socket will also work.

Tomnavigator · 07-09-2022, 06:21 PM

ktr32 - You can turn your engine over by turning your alternator pulley. Put a socket on the alternator shaft and turn the alternator pulley. This will turn the crankshaft. I turned over my engine that way when I did my carbon cleaning of my car and needed to turn the crank to close the intake valves. It Works great and is easy to turn.

335_DE90 · 07-09-2022, 06:41 PM

31mm 12pt socket

ktr32 · 07-10-2022, 05:13 AM

Thanks for the advice. Did not think you could rotate the engine via the alternator pulley.

I should have a 12pt 30mm socket in the tool box.

KR

smass · 07-14-2022, 03:24 PM

I rotated from the alternator pulley. I did have to add pressure to the belt to keep it from slipping. At the same time, my son added gentle pressure to one of the crank bolts. It got the AC belt on without moving the one crank bolt we were pushing on.

lnxguy · 07-17-2022, 05:13 PM

Why not just use an etorx on one of the 4 bolts that attaches the HB?

ktr32 · 07-21-2022, 06:36 PM

You run the risk of over torquing the HB bolts which leads to premature failure.

BB_cuda · 07-22-2022, 10:27 AM

You can rent the whole tool set from TunemyEuro (TME) too. It has the crank turning tool, the AC belt tool, and the tool for working on the alternator idler pulley (if converting to Fluidamper only). TME can normally get stuff to you in 3/4 days but you need to call them early to make the shipping cutoff.

Tambohamilton · 07-22-2022, 02:18 PM

I got one on eBay or Amazon, can't remember. It was part of a cheap set of tools which were for setting the timing, I think. I'd have a look at the tools in a timing kit, and see if any come with the crank tool

Mistercamp · 07-22-2022, 02:47 PM

I usually just turn by one of the 4 torx, no issues. But if you are concerned and have a 3d printer, I ran across this:
https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4982936

07-09-2022, 09:09 AM	#1
ktr32 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 X35d Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Looking to borrow - x35d or 335d crank pulley turning tool I am new to the forum and need some help. I am unable to source the following tool BMW 116480 - Crankshaft Pulley Turning Tool. No luck from multiple sources. If any one has one in their toolbox that I can borrow for a few days that would be greatly appreciated. The car is up in the air right now as I am pulling the DPF to get cleaned and also dealing with a passive DEF tank sensor failure + DEF pump issues in order to pass emissions. (that is a story for another time). I need to borrow the tool for a week max as the crankshaft pulley parts are scheduled to arrive in the next few days. KR
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maryjane Second Lieutenant 95 Rep 290 Posts Drives: 2011 335d Msport 3 Snail. Join Date: Mar 2020 Location: GA iTrader: (0)	If you cant find 1 i believe a 30mm socket will also work.
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07-09-2022, 06:21 PM	#3
Tomnavigator Private First Class 82 Rep 189 Posts Drives: 2010 335D, V-10 Touareg Diesel Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Southwest Louisiana iTrader: (0)	ktr32 - You can turn your engine over by turning your alternator pulley. Put a socket on the alternator shaft and turn the alternator pulley. This will turn the crankshaft. I turned over my engine that way when I did my carbon cleaning of my car and needed to turn the crank to close the intake valves. It Works great and is easy to turn.
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335_DE90 Enlisted Member 12 Rep 42 Posts Drives: 2010 335D Sport Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	31mm 12pt socket
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ktr32 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 X35d Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the advice. Did not think you could rotate the engine via the alternator pulley. I should have a 12pt 30mm socket in the tool box. KR
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07-14-2022, 03:24 PM	#6
smass Lieutenant Colonel 398 Rep 1,579 Posts Drives: 06 325i - 10 335i Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Scottsdale, AZ iTrader: (1) Garage List 2010 E90 335i [0.00] 2016 F15 35i [0.00] 2003 E53 3.0 [0.00] 2006 E90 325i [0.00]	I rotated from the alternator pulley. I did have to add pressure to the belt to keep it from slipping. At the same time, my son added gentle pressure to one of the crank bolts. It got the AC belt on without moving the one crank bolt we were pushing on.
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07-17-2022, 05:13 PM	#7
lnxguy Lieutenant Colonel 357 Rep 1,723 Posts Drives: 2009 335D Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Barrie iTrader: (1)	Why not just use an etorx on one of the 4 bolts that attaches the HB? __________________ '09 335D
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07-21-2022, 06:36 PM	#8
ktr32 Registered 0 Rep 4 Posts Drives: 2012 X5 X35d Join Date: Jul 2022 Location: California iTrader: (0)	You run the risk of over torquing the HB bolts which leads to premature failure.
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07-22-2022, 10:27 AM	#9
BB_cuda Brigadier General 765 Rep 3,556 Posts Drives: 2011 335D Msport, 2013 X5D Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Clear Lake, Texas iTrader: (0)	You can rent the whole tool set from TunemyEuro (TME) too. It has the crank turning tool, the AC belt tool, and the tool for working on the alternator idler pulley (if converting to Fluidamper only). TME can normally get stuff to you in 3/4 days but you need to call them early to make the shipping cutoff.
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Tambohamilton Brigadier General 3058 Rep 3,910 Posts Drives: E91 330d Join Date: Apr 2019 Location: Herefordshire iTrader: (0)	I got one on eBay or Amazon, can't remember. It was part of a cheap set of tools which were for setting the timing, I think. I'd have a look at the tools in a timing kit, and see if any come with the crank tool
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07-22-2022, 02:47 PM	#11
Mistercamp Enlisted Member 6 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2010 X5 35d Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: That one place iTrader: (0)	I usually just turn by one of the 4 torx, no issues. But if you are concerned and have a 3d printer, I ran across this: https://www.thingiverse.com/thing:4982936
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