B34 Crank Bolt ( socket size?)

[R3V]

Do you know what's the mm size for the B34 front main crank bolt?
It's much bigger than 30mm, i need to find out the socket size to buy.

Thanks!

[xlr8rbob]

if its the same as the b35, it should be a 32mm. iirc

[euroshark]

32 sounds correct, it's a big bastard. Also, the torque spec is around 325ft/lbs so you MAY have to wait until it's in the car and connected to the transmission before you can properly torque it.

[R3V]

Great, thanks alot guys!
I'll go get it.

[Good & Tight]

36mm

[R3V]

oops, i just bought 32mm.
It's #5 on this picture :

http://bmwfans.info/original/E34/Lim/535i-M30/USA/L/A/1989/02/mg-11/ill-11_0302/

It doesn't say the size.

[euroshark]

Aw shit. lol. Sorry dude, collective failure... We aren't always 100%!

[xlr8rbob]

my bad. hope you kept the receipt.

if you have access to an impact, that should pop it off no problem.

only took one hit to get that bad boy off.

[De //m3]

It is also very close on the standards scale, I want to say 1 5/8" but not positive. I had one huge socket laying around and it just happened to work.

[R3V]

Finally found 36mm, perfect match.
Thanks guys!