serpentine belt squeal on cold start -06 530i n52 119k miles
05-14-2018, 04:00 PM
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serpentine belt squeal on cold start -06 530i n52 119k miles
Loud squeal noise from the serpentine belt on cold start up. Goes away after 20 seconds or when the engine warms up.
Engine has 119k miles, is it one of the pulleys or the belt slipping?
Engine has 119k miles, is it one of the pulleys or the belt slipping?
05-14-2018, 05:51 PM
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What's your service history on serpentine belt, tensioner? If they haven't previously been changed renew all.... fcpeuro.com offers kits with all you will need.
05-14-2018, 06:39 PM
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05-15-2018, 07:36 AM
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My Ride: 2007 530xi: Sport, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, HD Radio, SAT, Custom NCS coded options 2008 535xi: Sport, Night Vision, NAV, PDC, HUD, Cold Wthr, CA, Logic 7, SAT, Custom NCS coded options, Rear Seat Heat Retrofit, Passport 9500ci
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05-16-2018, 10:49 AM
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I was doing trans oil, pan, and gasket change also. Might as well do the belt while the car is sitting. Going to check the alternator bearings, make sure it spins freely.
I was reading/watching some installation instructions and realized how important it is to 90 degree angle torque the belt tensioner bolt after its been torqued to 25nm.
I was reading/watching some installation instructions and realized how important it is to 90 degree angle torque the belt tensioner bolt after its been torqued to 25nm.
05-22-2018, 05:22 AM
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Did the serpentine belt with pulleys..no more squeal.
The belt is riding on edge of the new tensioner pulley, unlike the old which was about 2mm inwards towards the engine. I didn't get chance to make a comparison between the old and the new tensioner to see if the pulley sits more flush with the tensioner.
The belt is riding on edge of the new tensioner pulley, unlike the old which was about 2mm inwards towards the engine. I didn't get chance to make a comparison between the old and the new tensioner to see if the pulley sits more flush with the tensioner.
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