timing belt...

[SLEEPERracer]

would any of you guys buy a brand new Contitech timing belt and a tensioner off ebay? just wondering if any of you have...if so let me know. thanks!

[SLEEPERracer]

also does anybody know the timing belt kit sold on pelicaparts.com comes with the timing belt and the tensioner? the one for $29.95? if so il just get it from there...cause the ebay one is the same pic but just like $5 cheaper...still need some advice. thanks!

[turnofftheradio]

me, I'd buy it. but when I get it, if it is at all questionable, I would not use it. I think they are better than a dying belt.

[Dave]

There are a couple of ebay sellers I'd trust, but for a t-belt, unless it was one of them (fap99 comes to mind), I'd pass on something that important and get it from a reputable place.

[grapedrink]

bma parts. Costs $30 for a kit.

[Court M3]

got a new one at home also if you need it.

[Matt86es]

fap99 is a great seller. I got rotors and pads from him at a great price.

[65Matt]

Well you need to buy a water pump while you're at it, better do belts, hoses, and thermostat too. Id get it all from BMA/Pelican and save money on shipping.

[SLEEPERracer]

Well you need to buy a water pump while you're at it, better do belts, hoses, and thermostat too. Id get it all from BMA/Pelican and save money on shipping.

i already have the belts and water pump. plan to get the thermostat and timing belt kit soon. ive done hoses already.

[SLEEPERracer]

is the kit in pelican/bma site (the timing belt kit w/ the belt + tensioner) fit my 1985 325e? anybody know?

[Axxe]

is the kit in pelican/bma site (the timing belt kit w/ the belt + tensioner) fit my 1985 325e? anybody know?

Call them and ask. It's easy.

[SLEEPERracer]

wel i emailed them and they sed its near $70 with shipping for the kit that $29.99...is that right?

also how about the genuinebmwparts dealer on ebay...his positive feedback is 99.7 percent???

[lordofthewaters]

Like someone else said, I'd get it (I have one in my trunk waiting for change right now), but if it looks questionable don't use it. A conti belt (if the part no. is the same) is a conti belt. The only difference would be how long it sat on a shelf somewhere. Wouldn't be very productive to put an air cracked belt in.........Mine looks great though.