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Anyone have a write-up? I'm replacing my alternator and saw the belt had a few small cracks. I cut the old belt out and now Im trying to get the new one on. It looks like I need to remove the AC belt to put on the new drive belt? Is that the case or am I missing something? Thanks in advance.
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Wait, what?
just loosen the tensioner, and place a new belt on.
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http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/tech...eplacement.htm
To answer your question about removing the A/C belt: "It is important to note that if your BMW has air conditioning, you will need to remove this belt first, as it typically blocks the other belt. Another tip - if the belt is worn, simply snip it with some large tin cutters and pull it out of the car, after you have released the tension on it."
Last edited by bdr127; 09-16-2009 at 04:39 PM.
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Ok thanks thats what I thought. Where is the tensioner pulley for the AC belt? I was poking around under there earlier and couldn't find it.Originally Posted by bdr127
Wes
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From the Bentley manual:
BTW, there is a plastic cover you have to pry/pop off the face of the tensioner.
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Wow...ok. Who pissed in your cheerios this morning? If you mind, don't read or reply to the post. That's all.
Thanks to all who provided helpful insight.
Wes
'98 5spd Arctic Silver ///M3 coupe
Bilstein/H&R sports - polished LTWs - AA Track Pipe - AA Gen3 catback - UUC Evo3 SSK
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lol richard..
OP.. what manual or school of thought told you to cut the old belt>?
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I'm not the OP, but... The Pelican Parts how-to actually says to cut it (after removing tension) if you're just going to replace it.
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on a self tensioned belt or an E30 style belt????
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I don't mind.
OP the tensioner for the AC is the lower one. Depending on what you remove it might me hard to get a socket wrench in there, and even if its tight, you might not be able to get it out as you loosen it. I used a small socket wrench and it worked well, just something to consider.
I don't think cutting the belts is that big of a deal. Its not necessary, you could keep them so if one ever breaks your not stuck in a rut. But I mean preventative maintenance negates that anyway. GL its not that hard. You just need some basic tools, and the diagram.
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Thanks again for the info. I cut the old belt out because it was starting to fray. Is the AC tensioner pulley the same 8mm hex as the drive belt tensioner?
Wes
'98 5spd Arctic Silver ///M3 coupe
Bilstein/H&R sports - polished LTWs - AA Track Pipe - AA Gen3 catback - UUC Evo3 SSK
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Use an 8MM hex wrench to loosen the A/C belt tensioner. I found the one I have for my 3/8" socket was too long to fit. I used a regular 8MM hex wrench, you know the one that is "L" shaped, and used a wrench over it for leverage. Very simple.
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not to ever defend richard but he had a point.
how can you help someone who refuses to help themselves?
how can you reason with the unreasonable?
Posting in this section is a daily excercise in both.
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Quit crying about it. I asked for help on a car forum when I had a question about my...car. Forgive me.
Wes
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Seriously. Buy a manual.
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you're the one crying.
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