2001 BMW X5

2001 BMW X5
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REG456
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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
Oct 2, 2010 at 1:04 PM
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DOCHAGERTY
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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.
Oct 2, 2010 at 11:07 PM
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yea but to take off that tensioner you have to remove the idler pulley
Oct 3, 2010 at 10:05 AM
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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.
Oct 3, 2010 at 10:40 AM
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