BMW M62-TU E38 and E39 Alternator change PART 1
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- Опубліковано 10 вер 2024
- There are 2 parts (total 30 min) that shows you how to take all the stuff apart in order to get to the alternator.
Removing hoses
Removing the radiator
Removing belts
Removing alternator
Part II can be found here: • BMW M62-TU E38 and E39...
Thanks for this helpful tutorial, you're a legend.
I didn't have a suitable tool to remove the viscous fan, so I removed the fan itself via the 3 bolts that mount it to the viscous coupling using an allen key. It didn't provide quite as much clearance, but was adequate. Anyone else; don't remove the four bolts from the belt pulley itself; it detaches the pulley from the viscous coupling and doesn't help!
I also left the radiator in, mainly out of laziness; I'm happy to jet wash through the grille! I also left one or two other hoses that weren't in the way (Mine seemed to have subtle differences; it's an M62TUB44, UK model) and removed the radiator shroud and expansion tank as one piece.
All in all a very short and easy job, but well worth watching this first!
Glad you got it out without removing the radiator! I make the combination to remove and clean it as the coolant is out anyway
That big wrench you showed is called a "Headset Wrench" and they are indeed used on bicycles and most bicycle shops have them for $10-15. 32mm is also one of the most common sizes for them along with 36mm, so they're great for all kinds of stuff like this where you need a thin wrench for a big hex!
Thanks for walking me through. Gotta say this cooling idea regarding alternator is so-so. Not to mention the access
Just wanted to thank you for this video. I listened to your smooth voice yesterday. Great DIY!
you are the man big E, it's about time mechanical tutorials are on you tube. the best DIY ever. This your boy Martine, the belly dancer, lol
We want to thank you for the awesome video. We were able to swap out the alternator without any problems and get our 2000 BMW 740iL running like a top. :)
Homerraas Thank you so much for this DIY, helped me greatly when replacing my alternator on my e39. Cheers!
The serpentine pulley is fastened with a torx bolt,T50 is the size. T as in Torx 👍🏼
very helpful although i found i could remove the alternator without taking out the radiator and the hoses, i rotated the alternator and moved it to the left and at the centre of the car it came out easily. strangely most of the coolant seemed to stay in the motor
great video mr homerraas thanks for sharing
is this diy similar to the m60?
Yes it's the bike 32mm wrench
Well done !
what kind of alternator is on 2001 540i ? and where to buy it cheaper than BMW dealer ? please help
+free Tajikistan same as shown here, it's a water cooled version, check ebay and local shops for a Bosch atl. they can be found for $3-400
@@BMWorks_NL hello I replaced my water cooled alternator and my red light battery comes on and of then it complete stays on and my test cluster 9 says voltage is 11.2 but then outta nowhere the alternator jumps back up do you think it's possible that the remanufactured one I installed is defective
Rocio Leon sounds like your voltage regulator isn’t doing what it should, to be sure check battery connections
@@BMWorks_NL like the terminals a mechanic said it could be that it was because it's a used one. What is the voltage regulator isn't that inside the alternator? I did check my cables the negative one has some corrosion not around the tip but in the terminal cable entrance it's white.... I just came to do some
excellent...
thanks , and one more question how much it probably cost to install supercharger on 540i ?
what's better supercharger or turbo ?
+free Tajikistan Turbo can't be done, SC from ESS or Vortec about $5000
Same i got M62 in E38 1999 740i
Thanks n great video! What size hex did you use for pulley?
jesse818 he used a T50 "TORX", not HEX lol!
Careful not to damage your fan blades. Had me flinching when you were swinging that hammer.
All this just for an alternator? Deeezam