Chain tightening on 955i continued

Discussion in 'Technical Help' started by Clueless, Aug 10, 2016.

  1. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Further than my other post on trying to tighten my chain and realising that it's seized could anybody give me some advice on removing this C clip I'm having a nightmare trying to get it off

    Thanks in advance

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  2. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Big circlip pliers is best
     
  3. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Yep got it off mate cheers
    Looks like the buggers seized at the brake callipers holder (see pics) any idea how to get it off / unsure it please

    Sorry fir all the questions I'm really struggling

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  4. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    This is where brute force, a mallet and a few choice words gets the job done. Check the Allen bolt that stops it spinning is tight. They have a habit of coming loose
     
  5. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Allan bolt is rock tight. But looks like there's a lip that will stop the bracket sliding off. I've looked for a exploded diagram to check in right but can't find one
     
  6. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

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    Here's a parts fiche that may help.
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  7. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Yer thats great thanks. Looks like the calliper holding bracket is the only thing on that side i will dig out my Rubber mallet and teach my dog some new words lol thanks
     
  8. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Lots (nearly a full can) of Wd40 and a hammer and I still can't bash the break calliper holder off. Has anyone got any words of wisdom that might help.

    Can I also check that the calliper bracket( black bit in picture is definitely meant to slide off please

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  9. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Yes slides off. try a bit of heat to expand it. maybe take out the allen bolt so it can rotate to loosen it
     
  10. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    And.............it's off many thanks for all your help
     
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  11. Shamus13

    Shamus13 Well-Known Member

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    Good to hear.
     
  12. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Good job done. how bad was the corrosion?
    Next job is to do the suspension linkages. I expect at least 2 to be gone.
     
  13. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

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    • Wasn't that bad looking at it I've cleaned it and put a good cost of copper grease on it
    After market suspension si hoping it's all ok
     
  14. t552

    t552 Senior Member

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    Be surprised! the top is a bugger to get out. You are there so do it if you can.
    Top pin is about £80 so worth protecting.
     
  15. Clueless

    Clueless New Member

    Jun 13, 2015
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    Will have a check . Cheers for the heads up. My name's clueless for a reason lol
     
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