I'm waiting for parts in the mail, and before I do the timing belt which is in there I want to know about the AC and water pump belt and the other one up front. Should I replace those? Can I reuse them? Do they have tensioners?
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Inspect them for wear. A worn belt will feel hardened, may have cracking on the inner surface or be "glazed" from wear against the pulleys.
If they look OK, I'd reuse them. But they are only a few bucks each if you want the peace of mind.
There are no tensioner pulleys on any of the three belts. The belts are tensioned by moving each respective accessory (A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump) in their adjustable brackets.101
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Originally posted by 101 View PostInspect them for wear. A worn belt will feel hardened, may have cracking on the inner surface or be "glazed" from wear against the pulleys.
If they look OK, I'd reuse them. But they are only a few bucks each if you want the peace of mind.
There are no tensioner pulleys on any of the three belts. The belts are tensioned by moving each respective accessory (A/C compressor, alternator, power steering pump) in their adjustable brackets.
Thanks for the info! So to Remove the belts I have to loosen the respective accessories?BMW tech
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^^^ correct.101
The E30 collection:
1987 325es M52 - Schwarz / Taurus Red Sport (son #2's)
1987 325is - Delphin / Black Sport (son #3's)
1987 325i Convertible - Triple Black
1989 325iX Coupe - Diamondschwarz / Black Comfort
1990 325iX Coupe - Sterling Silver / Grey Sport
1981 Fiat 124 Spider 2000 - Green / Tan
1998 Volvo V70 GLT - White / Tan
1998 Volvo S70 T5 manual - White / Taupe
2001 Ford Windstar - Silver / Grey (parts hauler)
2006 Lexus GX470 - White / Tan (tow rig)
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Honestly, if you're already doing the timing belt, replace them. You gotta take them off anyway and they are cheap.
Between my first and second timing belt change was 18 months. Since I DD my car, doing the v-belts is cheap insurance. I keep the old one in the car for emergencies.Estoguy
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#11 will pivot as you tighten the belt but somwill the pump itself so you have to loosen more than just that one. 15 is obvious but worth mentioning and I think 7.Last edited by jeffnhiscars; 12-31-2016, 02:27 PM.Seat Shocks....I have passed the baton to John Christy from Ninestitch. Email John or Garrett at ninestitch1@gmail.com
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Thanks, Jeff. I just saw your reply. Yes, I ended up needing to loosen 3 or 4 nuts in addition to the one on the tension bolt in order for the pump to move. If I hadn't loosened them first, the bracket would probably have become stripped or bent.
Now I'm taking on the A/C compressor. It *seems* much simpler: one nut in addition to the one on the tension bolt.
Originally posted by jeffnhiscars View Post#11 will pivot as you tighten the belt but somwill the pump itself so you have to loosen more than just that one. 15 is obvious but worth mentioning and I think 7.
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