Replacing the engine belts.

[ben g]

Was told by my indy last service that the auxillary belt needed changing as it was perished.

Is it just the one belt on the M54? Also, do I just need to change the belt or should I change the pulley at the same time?

Basically, what do I need to change it/them? :lol: cheers.

 

[GaryT]

Its two belts, one auxillary and one AC, unless the pulleys are noisy i would just change the belts, its an easy job

 

[Toe-side]

http://www.z4-forum.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=25&t=46742
This should help

 

[andrewr]

I also need to do the same. I've bought the belts now, just need to find time to fit them!

Toe-side, thanks for the guide.

Andrew.

 

[ben g]

Thanks for the guide, toe side. Appreciate that

Is it worth doing the air con belt? I'm guessing both belts are originals, 100k miles old now.

 

[jaq03]

Change both. You have to remove AC belt anyway and it's easier to change than aux belt.

 

[Chris89]

I thought the belt was recommended to be changed every 2 years? Whilst it would probably be ok for more, they are not that expensive from bmw £30 ish

 

[ben g]

Yeah i got a price from bmminiparts earlier today. £23.28+ VAT for the auxillary belt and £13.97+ VAT for the aircon belt. Cheap enough.

Will buy both definitely

 

[Jgy6000]

I did both belts on the weekend as the main belt had very visible cracks in it. The ac belt not so bad but a its so cheap and you need to take it off anyway I did both at the same time. Very easy with loads of access from underneath with the tray removed. Bought my parts from euro car parts and they were super cheap.

 

[ben g]

They Dayco ones yes? Any good? I was gonna go for genuine BMW ones as they're only a tenner each more.

 

[Jgy6000]

Yes Dayco. I bought them from carpartsforless which is just eurocarparts. Dayco supply to OEM's so you are just paying BMW tax for the sake of it. Quality wise they are the same.

 

[hopz121]

I used ECP ones when I replaced mine too good quality belts and easy enough to do

 

[ben g]

Good stuff, you've just saved me 20 quid I ordered a set of coils from carparts4less today, looks like i'll be placing another order now 8)

 

[ben g]

Just purchased. £19.56 and free collection from a local newsagents. Brilliant!

Thanks for the help.

 

[ben g]

Just an update to this. Fitted them today. Quite simple to do. I recommend 2 people, one to hold the tension and fit the belts from below one to fit the belts from above. Makes the job a lot easier.