alternator belt pt2

[elevensies]

So i need to sort out a belt, idle tensioner and pulley for the car, but what a ar$e this is turning out to be...

just had a quote of £160 plus vat for the above 3 things... however, i need to know if its hydraulic or spring tensioner as the price will be up a fiver if hydraulic.

Im not doing the work, but iv looked on ebay and internet and found kits at £60 odd with all three,

am i missing the point here?? or are the motor factors just hiking the prices individually ?

oh and quoted 2 hours to fit.

 

[elevensies]

Gates Alternator Drive Belt Kit Fits BMW 3 Series 5 Z3 X5 7 + Other Models | eBay

BMW Z3 2000-2002 Petrol: 2.0, 2.2, 2.8, 3.0. Consequential loss and labour claims are not accepted. Alternator Drive Belt Kit. We are an authorised distributor for Gates parts. Equivalent to Part Numbers: CONTINENTAL CTAM: 6PK1538K1.

www.ebay.co.uk

does this look correct for my car, 1998 2.8 m52 R26MDE

 

[Andyboy]

Open the bonnet, and have look.

There are both types in 1998.

 

[Andyboy]

This is what you are looking for.

 

[elevensies]

and if is doesnt look like this?

 

[Andyboy]

Then it’s not that one.

Open the bonnet, take a picture, post it up.

 

[elevensies]

Does this help

 

[Andyboy]

Not at all. Try again tomorrow in the daytime, or from underneath.

 

[t-tony]

No wonder that belt is noisy looking at the state of it. If you remove the top part of the fan cowling you will be able to get a much better picture.

Tony.

 

[elevensies]

I will do it tomorrow it's freezing in garage

 

[Mint]

I changed mine in March 2023 at one of @t-tony 's Shed Days. Cost about £65 iirc and we fitted it in under an hour. Hardest part was removing the viscous fan [left hand thread] and cowling. It was the spring type not the hydraulic type. Mines a 2.2 M54 but gives you an idea.

 

[elevensies]

It's wayyyy too cold in garage so best pics so far . Hope these help

 

[Andyboy]

That looks like the spring loaded one.

 

[elevensies]

 

[elevensies]

so if its the spring loaded one, is the ebay link i posted up the one i need please?

 

[Andyboy]

Yes.

 

[elevensies]

sweet i will get it on order, cheers bud.