water Pump Replacement

The first time i change the Water Pump on my 1999 BMW 528i i used a screw driver to get it out which took up some time, this time i used a 10mm screw in the hold on the water pump and it came off so easy. just a heads up for anyone who didn't tried it this way.

Thanks for the tip.

Originally Posted by sangeej

The first time i change the Water Pump on my 1999 BMW 528i i used a screw driver to get it out which took up some time, this time i used a 10mm screw in the hold on the water pump and it came off so easy. just a heads up for anyone who didn't tried it this way.

On a point of clarification, by "10mm screw" I think you mean a bolt with a 10mm hex head. Is that correct? If so the bolt is an M6 thread, i.e. thread diameter 6mm.

I make the point just in case someone wants to buy bolts in advance for this method. Asking for a 10mm bolt is likely to get an M10 with a 16 or 17mm hex head. The same idea as an SAE 1/4" bolt with 7/16 hex being different from a 7/16 bolt with 5/8 hex.

Originally Posted by sangeej

The first time i change the Water Pump on my 1999 BMW 528i i used a screw driver to get it out which took up some time, this time i used a 10mm screw in the hold on the water pump and it came off so easy. just a heads up for anyone who didn't tried it this way.

It's easier to use or make the proper tool ... but I understand that many do without:
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