135i clutch replacement

Bimmer Steph · 07-26-2011, 08:16 PM

Hello i am new here and my 2008 135i needs a clutch replacement being quite good in mecanics i plan on doing it my self but i have no BMW experience.
I have looked at the procedure on bmwTIS and it calls for 2 special tools to preload the pressure.

does anybody know if the special BMW tools are absolutelly necessary to perform the clutch replacement ? Can i do without ?

Thanks Steph

Dackelone · 07-27-2011, 05:28 AM

There have been only a handfull of cars that have needed a new clutch so far. And all of them have been done under warranty or partly(split) goodwill at a BMW dealer.

You are going where no 1er (man) has gone before. Perhaps takes some pics and write a DIY on this.

Sidh135i · 09-01-2011, 06:29 PM

There are Special Tools for a reason. They're specifically made for one job and trust me, it'll make your life much easier.

As far as changing the clutch, its fairly simple on Manual Transmissions, Automatic = pain in the ass.

Good luck!

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