Subject: Wow, that looks like a lot of work. Nice Job....! Author: Magnum : member since January, 2004 : 3968 posts Posted on: 2005-11-08 09:40:20

Now I am glad I paid the dealer $162.23 parts & labor to do it for me .

Ribbed V - 11 28 1 742 475 - $38.24
V- Belt - 11 28 1 435 280 - $27.03
Labor - $96.96

• Belt Replacement Instructions (Incl. Fan Removal) (pic) (url) - ArbysNight 2005-11-07 21:14:11 (34463 views)
  • Thank you! Excellent work! (nt) - JerrytheK 2005-11-08 11:34:59 (523 views)
  • I think you can drop the title 'non-mechanic', impressive work! (nt) - bavariancowboy 2005-11-08 10:15:21 (432 views)
    • Wait until you see my soon to be released 'Valve Cover Gasket Replacement' ;-) (nt) - ArbysNight 2005-11-08 11:00:25 (642 views)
  • Outstanding documentation-should go on E38.org David C. (nt) - Gary 2005-11-08 10:12:35 (410 views)
  • Wow, that looks like a lot of work. Nice Job....! - Magnum 2005-11-08 09:40:20 (399 views)
  • Nice! I'm working on a similar writeup for radiator (nt) - scottmm 2005-11-08 09:20:02 (352 views)
  • My belt shows cracks at 65k miles. Thanks for great write-up! (nt) - kend1606 2005-11-08 09:18:44 (452 views)
    • cracking or ribs does not always mean bad belt... - davidf 2005-11-08 10:24:00 (686 views)
      • My AC belt had at least 35k with no cracks... - ArbysNight 2005-11-08 10:57:07 (536 views)
        • All good advice, I'll examine mine carefully! (nt) - kend1606 2005-11-08 11:41:27 (353 views)
  • Great writeup. Thank you for taking the time to do so. (nt) - 740sporter 2005-11-08 08:57:25 (323 views)
  • Very nice! Put this in the hall of fame (e38.org)! (nt) - silber98 2005-11-08 07:46:12 (334 views)
  • Do this when you have the rad out - not so many skinned - rupertsona 2005-11-08 07:35:33 (454 views)
  • Good thing you replaced that belt - nice writeup and pics (nt) - beemer7 2005-11-08 05:27:56 (420 views)
  • Re: Belt Replacement Instructions (Incl. Fan Removal) - Socal7s Erik 2005-11-08 00:35:02 (670 views)
    • Do any of the pulleys tend to go bad or get rough edges? (nt) - Roy In GA 2005-11-08 00:38:42 (522 views)
  • Fan clutch removal tool (pic) - Claudio 2005-11-08 00:09:13 (1919 views)
    • nice job, very useful reference! (nt) - bimmer740il1 2005-11-08 10:58:11 (387 views)
  • What a god's send! Next to do list. (nt) - bmw635 2005-11-07 23:51:48 (339 views)
  • big wrench = 1-1/4 inch wrench for fan clutch nut (nt) - rhett 2005-11-07 23:46:43 (654 views)
  • WOW those are some nice pics and details socal 7's rock!! (nt) - itsstock 2005-11-07 23:43:51 (374 views)
  • Awesome write-up...2 questions: How long did it take, how much for the belts? (nt) - wcoleman 2005-11-07 23:41:40 (450 views)
    • Belts: $32 from BMA. Time: about 1 hour. (nt) - ArbysNight 2005-11-08 10:58:54 (605 views)
  • VERY well done. (nt) - WTH 2005-11-07 23:30:54 (327 views)
  • You are AWESOME! Excellent work. Thanks for sharing! (nt) - DavidC 2005-11-07 22:34:56 (322 views)
  • Great Write-Up!!! Very detailed and the pictures really help. E38.org for sure. - alfred 2005-11-07 21:49:39 (414 views)