2001 BMW 740 torque specs

2001 BMW 740
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RYAN 740
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Engine Cooling problem
2001 BMW 740 V8 Two Wheel Drive
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what are the torque specs for the water pump and water pump pulley bolts.
Jul 11, 2008 at 8:24 PM
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BMW calls for 10 newton/meters on the water pump to block 10mm bolts and there is no spec for the pulley bolts. I usually go to 10-12 nm. I have been doing this for so long I seldom use a torque wrench on the 6mm bolts anymore, I just feel it.
Jul 11, 2008 at 8:57 PM
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