t-belt 89 325i

[viali8]

when replacing the timing belt is it necessary to replace the tensioner spring. Can the spring be used over and over again. thanks Matt

[JPL]

i re-used mine

[viali8]

anyone else

[MR 325]

You can reuse it, no big deal.

[viali8]

thanks guys. gonna go try to finish it right now.

[PeaveyBassist]

Reuse it.

Will

[VAPORBLADE]

I went new - but that is how I am rollin' with my car.

[viali8]

Just finished putting the new belt on. I loosenedt he upper tensioner bolt to put tension on the belt. I am supposed to tighten that nut up again or leave it loose?

When i cranked the motor 720 degrees it lined up where it was supposed to. but i cranked some more by hand and at certain times there is some slack in the belt. is that normal?

[redhatpat]

There shouldn't be any slack in the belt, thats what the tensioner stops from happening. Turn the engine over twice (or more), confirm the timing marks line up, and then tighten down the tensioner bolt to lock it in place. There shouldn't be any slack in the belt.

[Nick325is]

I didn't even put the spring back in when I did the T-belt last time. Once its tightened down you really don't need it til the next time.



-Nick

[viali8]

thanks guys

[viali8]

How do you get the power steering pump to move inward so i can slip the belt over the pulley. i know there is a toothed bolt but do i have to loosen any other bolts to get the pump to move. or do i just crank on the toothed bolt. thanks Matt