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5 Series Beamer

Diary of a Second Hand 15 year old Beamer (Maintenance - Battery Drain included...,
BMW E39 520i year 2000 Engine 1995cc)
M Series.

 

fig. Boot - Rear Fuse Cluster

fig.      New AC Belt (Short)                                                      

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fig. O/S AC Pully

I had decided that this task was more suited to an Octopus with a strength of a Gorilla, with a mind for multi-dimensional pulley dynamics...
I must have become one in amongst the mist of blue. The belts were eventually on, mainly through desperation and possibly down to spiritual intervention. Tension in the pully close to the Alternator can be extreme and may require an extension bar to reduce it, so the belt can slip on easier (*Update: - Feb 2015 ordered an extention bar). It was just left for the bits and pieces to be re-attached or re-fastened and the Job  was done!
The job took about 2 1/2 hours - with the fan, radiator in place, the job is definately doable!.

Having the correct tools can speed up the job, well possibly help at least....

   (eBay:£8.52  carpartsaver £12.30)

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Workshop

WARNING: Warn drive belts can damage the altenator, engine  and engine components.

A/C Drive Belt - Serpentine Belt

Workshop/Diary - Drive Belts

Serpentine Timing Belt Tension Setting Garage Tool Kit 4pc 3/8" Drive Sockets
eBay: (£13.50 Punkylamb)

Breaker Bar 600mm (24")1/2" sq. Drive Flexibar Tom My Strong Arm Wheel Nuts
(eBay: £9.75- Tradingpost 111).

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