M60 belts?

[txp135]

Other than V-belt, is there any other DIY replacement belt?

[e34musician]

Mines look fine and pretty tight. The problem is I don't know when they were put on by PO. I will swap them soon for a piece of mind. Any good write up on main belt and ac belt replacement? I couldn't find detailed info on M60 belts.


Other than V-belt, is there any other DIY replacement belt?

[RallyD]

the multi rib serpentine belts are fairly easy to change.
you may need to remove the fan to get the a/c belt on, mine was in about 15 pieces all over the place so i did the belts then replaced the fan.

its probably easier to pull the fan shroud and undo the three 5mm hex bolts and remove the fan blade rather than trying to hold the water pump pulley and loosen the 32mm fan nut that is probably rusted on.

you'll need a 17mm, 13mm, and 10mm
the tensioner is a pivoting piece. loosen the bolts enough to allow it to move, put the 17mm on the center and rotate to relieve tension.
When installing, the power steering tensioner needs to be held in place w/ 17mm while the 13mm bolt is torqued. Adjust tensioners to their maximum position. It might help to draw a picture of original belt routing before removing old belts.

[Tiger]

There is a date stamp on the belt... something in 4 digits... two is week of the year... and other two is year made.

[632 Regal]

the regular multi belt and the AC belt, check the tensioners for play before ordering belts. If the belts have significent cracks in the groves then I'd replace them. I got the Conti belts but after a couple years the main belt is squeeling at startup, could be my freaky alternator though, not sure yet.

Yep, easier to remove the fan to get to the idlers and adjustment deal. Draw a picture of the routing before disassemblyor it could take days to get it right.

[E34 530]

got a picture for you beatnicks if it helps at all...



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