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saj3n
03-07-2006, 02:16 PM
According to Bruno's site
http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/gen_maintenance/v-belts.htm


Symptoms of improper belt tension include:

Belt squeal.
Noisy alternator, power steering pump or A/C compressor bearings (from excessive belt tension).

I have the above symptons on my 95 530i. Where can I obtain a new V belt from? What tools are required to do the install? I want to try and replace this today, or tomorrow morning, if possible.
632 Regal
03-07-2006, 02:19 PM
my 530 has a spring tensioner that only gets tightened at full travel.


According to Bruno's site
http://www.bmwe34.net/e34main/maintenance/gen_maintenance/v-belts.htm


Symptoms of improper belt tension include:

Belt squeal.
Noisy alternator, power steering pump or A/C compressor bearings (from excessive belt tension).

I have the above symptons on my 95 530i. Where can I obtain a new V belt from? What tools are required to do the install? I want to try and replace this today, or tomorrow morning, if possible.
saj3n
03-07-2006, 02:20 PM
No tools required for removal/install?
632 Regal
03-07-2006, 02:29 PM
oh yes, and be careful not to strip the threads where it tightens by the oil pan.

No tools required for removal/install?
saj3n
03-07-2006, 03:45 PM
oh yes, and be careful not to strip the threads where it tightens by the oil pan.

Hmmm... where to start.... WIll any store carry this V belt?
saj3n
03-07-2006, 06:37 PM
Hmmm... where to start.... WIll any store carry this V belt?

Serpentine belt? or V-Belt? Which does the 95 530i have? I stopped by pepboys, they stated they only had a serpentine belt.