Are these the correct part numbers for the 2006 model year crank pulley tools:

Crankshaft Vibration Damper Puller: 11 8 450
Crancshaft Vibration Damper holder 11 8 460

I know that model years before 05 use different tools.


irlracefan

 

A universal harmonic balancer puller is probably alot cheaper, at under 10 dollars at harbor freight.

 

Would this puller from sears work?

 

yep, that would work.

i used a similar one to take off my stock crank pulley.

 

The 460 holder and 450 extractor are for the early model vibration damper.

What ever “puller” you use I would recommend the crankshaft thread protector 90-88-118-270 and the installation tool 90-88-6-118-240.

I’m well aware there are work arounds which highlight a personal sense of ingenuity (necessity makes MacGyvers of us all) but the crankshaft demands precision. If the shaft is scored, threads galled, or in heavens name the shaft bent (not likely), that would be a costly mistake. The stock holder tool is used as a spacer under the extractor, it not only holds the vibration damper and keeps the crankshaft stationary, it prevents the motor from moving which robes some of the ability to remove and apply torque. On a minor note, the holder also keeps all the parts& tools from falling everywhere when the damper is removed. The BMW/MINI extractor fastens at the center of the pulley so all pulling is done at a solid connection unlike most generic pullers that attach foot/claw around the outer diameter which is suspended by rubber and grabbing it at that location risks deformation of the pulley; that doesn’t matter if the damper were to be discarded. Once again a generic bolt grip puller could be rigged to work but the stock holder would still be a convenient aid. An impact wrench should not be used on the end of the crankshaft while it’s in the motor; if any one is thinking that would be an easy shortcut.

 

Oh boy, I wish I had all the money in the world to buy the damn BMW tools to make my life a bit easier.

You dont need the BMW tool to do it.

A harmonic balancer puller is MADE TO DO THE JOB it just doesnt say BMW on it.


This is made to do the job at hand, and its what I use whenever I do a crank pulley.

 

A bolt grip puller, as shown above, is a much better tool choice than a generic duck billed style puller.

The thread protector tool is still a worthwhile additon. If the old bolt is used as protection during extraction it will have to be continually backed out for clearance, which reduces the number of external threads in contact with the crank shaft risking thread damage.