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das boots
10-16-2011, 02:18 PM
I am wondering if there is such a thing like a cap at the shafts end of the pulley that protects the thread of the water pump? Any body know the size of thread for the shaft? It is a left hand thread.

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kayger12
10-16-2011, 02:25 PM
I've never seen one.

I believe it is reverse thread, iirc from my auto days.

Can anyone confirm?

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zj96sc
10-16-2011, 05:17 PM
why are you trying to do this? cosmetics?

based on that picture its reverse thread, yes.
das boots
10-16-2011, 05:55 PM
It must be the engineer in me....any exposed thread had to be preserved.
zj96sc
10-16-2011, 06:10 PM
preserved for what? threads aren't used if you've got the e-fan. My vote would be to let them be.

trying to track down a ~20mm reverse thread nut is going to be more trouble than its worth.

could maybe find a used fan in a junkyard and slice the coupling nut off. probably the easiest and cheapest.

but still, my vote is to just let it be.
das boots
10-16-2011, 06:34 PM
You're right. Just let it go. More headaches.
static667
10-16-2011, 07:39 PM
Here you go. I had one of these (http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml) on my old E36.
kayger12
10-17-2011, 01:42 AM
Here you go. I had one of these (http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml) on my old E36.

Nice find!


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danewilson77
10-17-2011, 03:49 AM
Here you go. I had one of these (http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml) on my old E36.

There ya go db!!!!! That's it!!!
zj96sc
10-17-2011, 04:00 AM
How bout that. Folks will find a way to get another $10 out of ya ;)
kayger12
10-17-2011, 04:08 AM
Worth the $10 to me. I hate seeing that rusty monstrosity in there.
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 05:28 AM
How bout that. Folks will find a way to get another $10 out of ya ;)

Kinda like ECS selling the packing strapping and calling it an emblem removal tool...hehe.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0l/Exterior/Emblem/ES261617/


Worth the $10 to me. I hate seeing that rusty monstrosity in there.

Me too!
zj96sc
10-17-2011, 05:47 AM
Kinda like ECS selling the packing strapping and calling it an emblem removal tool...hehe.

http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E46-330i-M54_3.0l/Exterior/Emblem/ES261617/


At first I figured you were exaggerating......but............you're definitely not. That is remarkable.
das boots
10-17-2011, 05:58 AM
Here you go. I had one of these (http://www.understeer.com/onlinestore-engine.shtml) on my old E36.

Fantastic. That's the one. Thanks. Ordered....
gr330zhp
10-17-2011, 05:59 AM
Turner Motorsport sells one as well, best $10 I ever spent! Put one on mine when I did the overhaul last year :)
danewilson77
10-17-2011, 06:01 AM
Turner Motorsport sells one as well, best $10 I ever spent! Put one on mine when I did the overhaul last year :)

Ohhhhh......you gots secrets huh?
das boots
10-17-2011, 06:20 AM
Don't forget to put anti-seize before installing the cap nut.
gr330zhp
10-17-2011, 08:32 AM
Ohhhhh......you gots secrets huh?

:rofl