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are you sure. Post #13 of this thread mentions that going counter-clockwise is actually tightening the bolt. This is crazy being confused over which way one bolt turns, but better to be sure than to strip it and go thru all the hassle of removing it. By the way this is for a M44 |  |  | | 11-06-2006, 02:24 AM | #32 | | Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 4,129 |
If Cali-Ti said it is a left hand threaded bolt, then go with that. I never removed the tensioner; it seems he did. Quote: Originally Posted by Rick539  are you sure. Post #13 of this thread mentions that going counter-clockwise is actually tightening the bolt. This is crazy being confused over which way one bolt turns, but better to be sure than to strip it and go thru all the hassle of removing it. By the way this is for a M44 | __________________ 
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Just changed my belts again.
Here it is again, since this seems to confuse everyone.
The tensioner for the A/C belt has a hex holding bolt on it. Turn the bolt counter-clockwise to loosen. This will swing the tensioner and loosen the belt. This tensioner is NOT spring loaded. To tighten the belt, you must apply pressure to the tensioner and then tighten the holding bolt clockwise.
As for the main belt, the spring loaded tensioner has a bolt to loosen the belt. This bolt is also used to remove the tensioner, which you DO NOT need to do to remove the belt. Rotate the bolt counter-clockwise to compress the tensioner, this will allow the removal of the belt.
To install new main belt, use the chart given previously, turn the bolt counter-clockwise again to compress the tensioner, and slip on the belt. __________________
1998 (July) 318ti, 5-spd
OEM Armrest Blaupunkt Heidelberg CD50 CD Player/Compact Drive MP3 Player Diamond Audio 5.25" rear speakers Navman ICN 530 GPS BMWALARM.COM (with comfort settings) after market alarm system Magnecor 8.5mm wires M-Z3 Shifter/Momo Knob Burlwood Dashboard Stromung Exhaust X-brace Racing Dynamics Front Strut Bar Carbonio C.A.I. 17" Rial Rims Vader Seats/Heated/Lumbar Support M-tech Steering Wheel/Front Sway Bar/Front & Rear Bumper Depos/w 6500K Angel Eyes/6000K HIDs Clear Corners M3 Mirrors UUC Light Weight Flywheel/M5 Clutch/M3 Clutch Slave E28 3.46 LSD/Mcoupe Cover/E30 Flanges & Halfshafts UUC S.S. Brake/Clutch Lines Hartge Roof Spoiler BavAuto Springs Bilstein Sport Struts/Shocks E46 M3 Rear Shock Mounts SPC Front Camber Kit Reiger Hatch Spoiler BavAuto Rear Camber Kit Dinan Stage II Software Turner Rear Sway Bar Reinforcements BMW E46 Auto dimming mirror with Clown Nose alarm Engine Compartment Light Heated Wiper Fluid Retrofit OEM Fire Extinguisher Da'lan Trailer Hitch Rear Sun Shade OEM Fog Light Retrofit H & R MZ3 Rear Sway Bar/ UUC Adjustable End Links Cruise Control Retrofit On Board Computer Retrofit M3 twistie style side skirts Carbon Fiber Hood | | | | | 07-19-2008, 02:39 PM | #34 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Georgia Posts: 8 |
L84thsky, Thanks for posting your instructions on belt replacement.....the only hard part was figuring out how to put the serpentine belt back on because the Bentley pics/drawing wasn't for my '99....glad I didn't blow $160 for a shop to do a 5 min. job.... | | | | | 10-01-2008, 03:08 PM | #35 | | Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Denver, Colorado Posts: 3,212 |
This was easy to do. Took me like 5-10 minutes. I went to the dealer asked how much they said $150+. I'm happy i found this thread also let me say that the diagram that was provided doesn't match a m44. So it would be smart to draw out where the belt is placed before you take them off. | | | | | 02-23-2009, 04:55 PM | #36 | | Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Ma Posts: 176 |
I have a 95 ti and I tried to replace the belt a few days ago. I got the belt off fine by releasing the tension but as I was trying to put the new belt on, I couldn't get the tension to release again. I went and removed one of the pulleys and it seems like the tensioner either bent or popped out of place?  Now are the tensioners hydraulic or spring loaded? Will I be able to just put it back together or do I have to blow the cash and buy myself a new one? I also got the gatorback belt which is suppose to be quieter but does it affect performance? anyone else have any experience with this belt? | | | | | 03-07-2009, 01:03 AM | #37 | | Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Elizabeth City, NC Posts: 3,877 |
Just FYI on the later M44's. My belt tensioner required a Torx T50 (I found out the hard way  ) to rotate it counter clockwise. Whoever designed that is...well...dumb.  Sorry for the bump to the old thread, I figured this info was relevant to future searches though. __________________ ~Dave~
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I stripped the Torx bolt on my tensioner (the spring-loaded one), and had to buy a new one. I'm trying to install it now, but the power steering pump pulley is in the way - at least from what I can tell. Anyone have experience in changing this? I'm wondering if I should take off the power steering pulley, or loosen the unit and try to slip the tensioner out? __________________
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This thread needs to be bumped. My '97 318ti (2/1997) uses a T50, and I've been craming a 6mm hex thinking that was the size. I think i stipped some of the teeth. Need to go to the store and buy a T50 now and hope I can release the tension on this pulley.
Im so surprised how little information there is on this.... __________________  '97 318ti Active; '05 330ci ZHP | | | | | 09-04-2013, 07:21 AM | #40 | | Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 26 |
Quote: Originally Posted by L84THSKY Just changed my belts again.
Here it is again, since this seems to confuse everyone.
The tensioner for the A/C belt has a hex holding bolt on it. Turn the bolt counter-clockwise to loosen. This will swing the tensioner and loosen the belt. This tensioner is NOT spring loaded. To tighten the belt, you must apply pressure to the tensioner and then tighten the holding bolt clockwise.
As for the main belt, the spring loaded tensioner has a bolt to loosen the belt. This bolt is also used to remove the tensioner, which you DO NOT need to do to remove the belt. Rotate the bolt counter-clockwise to compress the tensioner, this will allow the removal of the belt.
To install new main belt, use the chart given previously, turn the bolt counter-clockwise again to compress the tensioner, and slip on the belt. | Thanks | | | | | |
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