richard 384 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 I'm trying to get the pilot bearing out of my engine , I have a 5 set bearing puller but none fit. engine is s50 b32 are these a special size. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 The spigot in the end of the crank? Pack as much grease into the centre of it as you can then pump it out by tapping a snug fitting piece of steel into the centre. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 As above "very snug" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
westy 614 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 Apparently you can use wads of wet toilet paper instead of grease and you dont need to be quit so snug. Never tried it though ha. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sweetm3 180 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 Paper didn't work for me just made a big mess Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 I've done it the paper way, slow but it works. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 I've seen this on you tube, looks messy Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marquis 18 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 jib05 and I used bread when were were doing his m50 swap. Was legit! Packed the inside right out and didn't leave any mess at all. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Eagle 1662 Report post Posted May 9, 2016 +1 to bread method Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 with all the millions BMW spend on R/D, do you think they ever pictured people using : grease, toilet paper, bread to remove a pilot bearing. I'll give the bread a go. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nick496 268 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 Had to do one of these recently. Ended up getting something very similar to this from Repco. http://www.supercheapauto.co.nz/online-store/products/Toledo-Pilot-Bearing-Puller-3-Jaw-245464.aspx?pid=SPO3424708#Recommendations But now I know. Bread. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 You can buy a lot of bread for $71! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nobimmer 694 Report post Posted May 10, 2016 Make sure it's gluten free bread, wouldn't want the crank getting a yeast infection. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
richard 384 Report post Posted May 11, 2016 that's $ 71 aus dollars NZ supercheap don't stock them Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
polley 916 Report post Posted May 26, 2016 that's $ 71 aus dollars NZ supercheap don't stock them 72.50 nzd then. You get an extra loaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
