Well I am slowly coming to terms with my Z4M being a "classic" car as my local (and very trusted) mechanic keeps referring to her, and the fact that this means I have a responsibility to carry out regular maintenance unlike a new car. My mechanic replaced the CPV o-ring and this seems to have cured the EML warning light on the dash but he did spot several signs of a slow oil leak to be investigated (fingers crossed this was the CPV seal) and also suggested the A/C belt needs replacing. I fancy trying to replace the A/C v-belt myself as the next thing to learn and along with it the water pump/alternator belt whilst I'm at it.
Changing the belts looks to be an awkward job but doable. As a starting point I had a few questions if anyone can help please?
Has anyone else done this?
Can this be done standing looking down on the engine or do I need to get underneath the engine?
I have seen mechanics do it in videos after having removed the entire front of a car, is it doable without removing things like the front bumper and radiator?
I have found the 2 belt part numbers here and here.
Does it have to be a BMW branded belt (which seem to go for about £50) or will other brands do such as from here?
As usual there are some handy step-by-step instructions at Pelican Parts. Is there anything that should be added to those instructions?
Is there anything else I need to know or any advice?
Changing the belts looks to be an awkward job but doable. As a starting point I had a few questions if anyone can help please?
Has anyone else done this?
Can this be done standing looking down on the engine or do I need to get underneath the engine?
I have seen mechanics do it in videos after having removed the entire front of a car, is it doable without removing things like the front bumper and radiator?
I have found the 2 belt part numbers here and here.
Does it have to be a BMW branded belt (which seem to go for about £50) or will other brands do such as from here?
As usual there are some handy step-by-step instructions at Pelican Parts. Is there anything that should be added to those instructions?
Is there anything else I need to know or any advice?