So I was fiddling around under the car and noticed that the lower 2 pulleys dont have a belt on them. What are they for, and how hard is it to put on a new belt? Do I need any special tools or does it just slide on?
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Originally posted by AxxeIt's really simple. The bently manual goes through it in detail, all you need to do is make the adjuster go as far in as possible, slip the belt on (might need a bit of massasaging to fit), and tighten the belt up using the adjuster.
I haven't noticed a problem with the power steering but this belt has probably been gone since before I bought the car. Heres a quick pic of it, sorry about the cameraphone quality.
1991 318is
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on my S14, the a/c belt is furthest away from the motor. 2 bolts hold it to the engine bracket. if you loosen both you can push the alternator in enough to slip a new belt around it. then to tension it i pry it back and tighten the bolts. beware of hot exhaust headers. best to do this w/ a cold engine.
the alternator and power steering belts are tightened w/ a fancy geared adjuster nut. you need to use 2 wrenches to adjust it properly. it's fairly self explanatory if you dig in there while standing on the drivers side of the engine bay. hold one wrench steady on the non geared end (right hand) while turning the other wrench (left hand) to adjust tension. reverse by holding your left wrench steady and turning you right wrench to lock in position. to change those belts you have to first remove the a/c belt as they are all stacked.
i don't know about your m42 so your mileage may varyJames
'88 M3
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