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2001 BMW X5

Tiny
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Engine Mechanical problem
2001 BMW X5 V8 All Wheel Drive Automatic

hello I was changing my serpintine belt and my two pulleys the tensioner pulley and the idler pulley the tensioner pulley I got out but the idler pulley it has a torx screw on it and I rounded it off now I dont know how to take off that pulley can you help me someone
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 1:04 PM

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Tiny
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The entire tensioner assembly might need to be removed to get that rounded off screw out. Snap-on makes a dandy tool to get those pesky stripped screws out too.
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Saturday, October 2nd, 2010 AT 11:07 PM
Tiny
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Yea but to take off that tensioner you have to remove the idler pulley
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 AT 10:05 AM
Tiny
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Tools from Snap-on. The multi spine extractors are a great addition to any BMW technicians toolbox. I have the whole set and have used them with the kind of problem you are experiencing, they get the job done.
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Sunday, October 3rd, 2010 AT 10:40 AM

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