Check that the tensioner and pulleys are all lined up. RaceQuip recommends using their superior hardware and mounting options for alternative mounting methods to ensure that the hardware will hold up to the demands in an accident. That's the one with the pin and only goes in in one place. This means that the lap belts must be pulled down and away from the center latch mechanism to tighten. We sell the tensioner and deflection pulleys for the M50 engine family used in the E34, E36, E39, E46, X5, Z3, and Z4. I worked from both above and below.
They can figure out what part or repair kit you need. As previous comments I'm concerned if I apply torque in the wrong direction I will break the bolt. March 15, 2011 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Thanks for the feedback and additional information. When this happens the door becomes increasingly harder to open. Using a ratchet with a long handle and the appropriate size socket, rotate the drive belt tensioner clockwise red arrow to release the tension and then you can slide your belt off the pulleys. If the noise doesn't go away, the tensioner may be causing the chirp.
The tensioners that hold the belt tight can be easily released using a socket and or 8 mm hex tool. However, simply replacing the dust cap on the idler pulley will not make the noise go away. Idler pulley + new S-Belt Thermo. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform. Does anyone know what this housing part is called? They can figure out what part or repair kit you need.
I spent this early evening trying to figure out how to get more slack on the pulley's to get the belts on! The car has a variety of modifications that compliment a camshaft replacement. There is no way the belt sold to me is going on this set up. I think that the procedure is almost the same though as detailed in the article. The rubber-isolated pulleys can also break apart, leading to total belt failure. Replace the mechanical fan and shroud and start the vehicle to insure the job is done correctly.
Someone said its sounds like the timing belt, there's around 74000 on the clock. Respectfully signed Tony September 30, 2017 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Possible you have the belt routed wrong? The 318 and early cars have a ratcheting system that you need to turn to adjust tension though as shown in the article, Figure 6. I know the mechanic is cheaper but I'd prefer to do it right. They can help you find the right belt. I would leave it with the new version. Also discovered were the less than stellar condition of the serpentine belts as they had some cracks.
Tension the belt and check that it is properly aligned and installed in all pulley grooves correctly. Remove these two 10mm bolts as well as a 10mm washer that holds down the white sensor unit. I still think what you're describing sounds like a slipping belt. It is not necessary to remove the radiator cooling fan shroud from the vehicle. All harness systems are constructed using drop-forged steel hardware for ultimate strength and reduced weight.
The Schroth Quick Fit line of tuning harnesses are the most advanced 4-point safety belt on the market. I am trying to remove tension from the main drive belt. Here I am about to detention the tensioner. Top right screw Top left Bottom left. July 28, 2013 Followup from the Pelican Staff: You're going to have to inspect all the pulleys and see what is faulty. This will allow you to remove the pulley.
Figure 11 Locate the accessory drive belt tensioner and remove the dust cap if necessary. Everything is aligned right and tightened. September 20, 2013 Followup from the Pelican Staff: Check fuse 40 first, there are two relays for the fan all of the power to run the fan goes through the high speed fan relay, so make sure the is 12 v going through that relay, the fan is controlled by the ground signal from the temp switch to the relays. This is where you make use of the 8mm hex bit socket. These aluminum collars bolt on your roll cage's harness bar or any bar for that matter and help keep your seat belt harnesses from sliding on the bar.