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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
- Christopher72
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
Anyone interested in a how-to on belts/spindles/tensioners?
Christopher
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
Not really, but fill your boots!Christopher72 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:23 pm Anyone interested in a how-to on belts/spindles/tensioners?

All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.
2024 Audi A4 avant 40 black edition petrol
2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half.
No Z4 anymore!
2024 Audi A4 avant 40 black edition petrol
2025 Ford Focus ST 'track pack'. Go-kart with sat nav.
Z3 'free litre'. Project and a half.
No Z4 anymore!
- Christopher72
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
I just realize how much information I gathered and want to pay it forward to those who shared something before. I'll add in a crankseal shield and bolt capture and use the first post.
Christopher
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
I love your guides Christopher72, they are excellent but I do get a bit jealous when I see your garage!
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
Well on the N52 it takes about 30 seconds to change the belt.
Almost quicker than opening and closing a door.
Almost quicker than opening and closing a door.
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
raymond.harper wrote: Mon Sep 11, 2023 6:08 am I love your guides Christopher72, they are excellent but I do get a bit jealous when I see your garage!
Same here, definitely garage envy
E89 35is space grey Kansas coral red leather
- Christopher72
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
Thanks for the compliments. It's just good camera angles!
I am envious of B21's setup and the beauty of the property that is peeking at the edges of it. In my mind, I will be building a garage and workshop if my kids leave my house at 18 and don't return after. In my wife's, she wants a kitchen and bathroom update. Sooo...
I am envious of B21's setup and the beauty of the property that is peeking at the edges of it. In my mind, I will be building a garage and workshop if my kids leave my house at 18 and don't return after. In my wife's, she wants a kitchen and bathroom update. Sooo...
Christopher
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
2011 E89 Sdrive35i - Deep Sea Blue, Beige Kansas Leather
'fits in progress - PDC, Cameras, Comfort Access, Respray/Correction - all queued for poor weather.
(9) E46 convertibles; (1) E39 540i; (2) E36 Z3 roadsters; (1) Pre-prod E36 Z3- all gone
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Guide: Belt Tensioner, Spindle, Accessory Belt replacement?
Yes pleaseChristopher72 wrote: Sun Sep 10, 2023 10:23 pm Anyone interested in a how-to on belts/spindles/tensioners?

“We choose to go to the Moon in this decade and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard”….
One of 258 Atacama Yellow 35is…165 modifications and updates…and counting..
One of 258 Atacama Yellow 35is…165 modifications and updates…and counting..
