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    t-belt questions

    guys, i'm doing my first t-belt job so i'm starting this thread for you guys to help me along.
    first question, i have an 86 es w/ a build date of 11/85. do i have a 2 piece crankshaft hub? will i have to remove it when doing the job. bently says i will if early model. is mine an early model?
    more questions to follow i/m sure.
    thanks guys
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    #2
    Your car is not an "early model".
    The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
    Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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      #3
      Originally posted by jlevie View Post
      Your car is not an "early model".
      thanks jim
      next question
      does removing the hood make the job easier to the point that i should?
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        #4
        Yes remove the hood. It would be a pain if you didn't
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          #5
          Originally posted by E30_fiend View Post
          Yes remove the hood. It would be a pain if you didn't
          Yeah, doing the job with the hood in place is much harder
          - Josh
          1990 325is

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            #6
            upgrade your intermediate shaft pulley to a late model cast one.
            Much wow
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              #7
              I never remove the hood to change a timing belt and I don't know any pro's that do that either. Access would be a bit better, but the additional labor isn't worth it.
              The car makes it possible, but the driver makes it happen.
              Jim Levie, Huntsville, AL

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                #8
                Originally posted by jlevie View Post
                I never remove the hood to change a timing belt and I don't know any pro's that do that either. Access would be a bit better, but the additional labor isn't worth it.
                hmmmm, now i'm maybe reconsidering taking off the hood?????????????
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                  #9
                  Originally posted by jlevie View Post
                  I never remove the hood to change a timing belt and I don't know any pro's that do that either. Access would be a bit better, but the additional labor isn't worth it.
                  It takes 10 mins total to remove/reinstall a hood. If you mark it when you remove you can usually get the alignment on the first try.

                  I can see why a shop wouldn't pull the hood but at home where most work with hand tools it kinda makes sense.

                  Plus, E30 hoods are like sails. They're dangerous for those of us who have to wrench in parking lots.

                  Edit: had a hood take a nice gouge out of my back at the yard once. The guide at the back got me.
                  - Josh
                  1990 325is

                  Need a shift boot?
                  Looking to buy shift boot frames, PM if you have one to sell

                  Here's what happens when you let the internet pick your license plate

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                    #10
                    My words of wisdom: Don't fuck up the timing

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                      #11
                      Originally posted by S62 View Post
                      My words of wisdom: Don't fuck up the timing
                      yea, i know, check, double check and then recheck again all the marks are lined up before buttoning her back up.
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                        #12
                        I will add that even though nobody does it, I put medium locktite on the tensioner bolts. the only reason I do is because I had one back out once and thats once too much for me..

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                          #13
                          Just did this job less than a week ago. It wasn't too bad, just messy.

                          FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS ON THE THREAD/MANUAL OF YOUR CHOICE!!!
                          It makes things so much easier than haphazardly tearing into your engine. Ask me how I know...

                          What kit are you using? If it's the Bavarian Autosport kit, it might have a whine after you do it. Mine is whining and is worringly yet to cease. The sound has decreased, so I'm hoping that the belt is wearing in properly. Hopefully you won't even have to hear these sounds... Hopefully I WON'T hear these sounds sooner rather than later...


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