what is the torque on a 320d e46 bmw water pump bolts? 2000

Submitted by axelscab Tue 06/29/2010

Submitted by bfree on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 10:42.

As you can see there are different torque specs for the two different sized bolts.

Water pump to crankcase All M8(bolt size) 22 Nm (this is equal to 16 ft. lbs)
All M6 (bolt size) 10 Nm (this is equal to 7 ft. lbs)

Submitted by axelscab on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:19.

what sould the tension be on 320d e46 2000 bmw drive belt be?

Submitted by bfree on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:32.

Isn't the tensioner spring loaded? If so the spring provides the proper amount of tension (at all times).

Submitted by bfree on Tue, 06/29/2010 - 11:39.

youtube.com has a coupler of goo videos on removing and replacing the tensioner on this car. check 'em out.

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