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    TB/WP install problem

    Just did my TB/WP/tensioner/cam seal, etc. Having a problem now on start up with it sounding bound up. Rotational noise. Just dosen't sound right.

    Being as the radiator puked out while I was bleeding coolant back into the engine, listening to cacaphony of noise the engine was now making, I am going to re-adjust the tensioner bold and all accessory belts, etc. Check the tension on WP belt as well.

    But question is I suppose, would it be best to just go all the way back in and check timing marks, cam nut torque and torque on the funky bolt? Seems things just arent lined up right, somehow. I should mention I was Seafoaming the oil case when I parked the car. I plan on running car up to temp, draining and doing a oil and filter change.

    So. Plan is:

    -Check all belt tension, except try to not have to take covers off T belt.
    -Install new radiator. New orings in tranny lines
    -New coolant switch on radiator. I think thats the fan switch for the elect -fan, yes?
    -All the belts, hoses, VCG etc are all new. All intake hoses and gaskets are new as well.
    - Drain seafoam and oil change.

    Assess and figure out if I have things right.

    Plan B M50 swap in near future.

    Any insights or suggestions?
    sigpic 1987 325is

    #2
    15 looks and no comments?

    Cumon.. you guys are slipping
    sigpic 1987 325is

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      #3
      I don't really know what your question is?

      you could try retiming it. it's fine to retension a belt, despite popular "evidence" to the contrary.
      Build thread

      Bimmerlabs

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        #4
        With the engine cold I'd remove the belts and fire up the engine. If the sound is still present pull the timing covers and check the belt and tension. If the sound disappears with the belts off check the bearings on the v-belt driven parts.

        A cold engine can run for a few minutes with the water pump disabled, but only for a few minutes. Fire it up, check for the noise, and shut it down.
        The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
        Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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          #5
          Originally posted by jlevie View Post
          With the engine cold I'd remove the belts and fire up the engine. If the sound is still present pull the timing covers and check the belt and tension. If the sound disappears with the belts off check the bearings on the v-belt driven parts.

          A cold engine can run for a few minutes with the water pump disabled, but only for a few minutes. Fire it up, check for the noise, and shut it down.

          Thanks again JLevie. Saw on the other forum. Thats what Im going to do.
          sigpic 1987 325is

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