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Fastonez3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Springfield, IL
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Changing belts on 1998 328is
The A/C and Alternator belts are making noise when the car is started in cold weather. After a few minutes the noise goes away. I plan to replace both belts myself. Are there any tips that anyone can offer that may help me get this done right the first time?
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12-11-2007, 10:41 AM
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The tensioner pulley has a cover over the center that must be removed. Then you need a Allen socket and a long wrench to pull the tensioner back. Spin the pulleys to see if the bearings are good. They should not make noise and should not spin free like a bicycle wheel, they should spin and stop quickly. The tensioners should require a lot of pressure to pull back.
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12-11-2007, 11:32 AM
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Fastonez3
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Springfield, IL
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Thank you for the tips.
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12-12-2007, 10:24 AM
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The Man
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: New York
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mine are cracking and with the cold weather here i dont want it to break and get stranded in a snow storm
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