Coolant overflow and noises when cold

[makecopies]

Getting a slipping belt noise when cold the past couple of days goes away when warm and today the coolant tank overflowed a little bit.
Im guessing maybe water pump?

Does anyone know how much a timing belt/water pump change would cost?
Anybody can recommend garage some place in DC/metro area?

[John in VA]

Check the tension on the belt(s) - not uncommon as the temps drop.
Sounds like you need to replace the coolant reservoir cap.
Look for previous posts re: area shops in this regional section, or the following:

http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=74

http://forums.bimmerforums.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?162-Middle-Atlantic-US

Good luck!

[makecopies]

You were right the alternator belt just came off and now I'm stuck on the side of the road