belt tensioners

MinneapolisJeff · 06-23-2009, 09:36 PM

can you adjust them? if so, what is the easiest way?

mhughett · 06-24-2009, 07:27 AM

They are not adjustable but they are relatively easy to replace on the M54 engine, once you get clearance at the front of the engine.

MinneapolisJeff · 06-24-2009, 08:59 AM

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Originally Posted by mhughett

They are not adjustable but they are relatively easy to replace on the M54 engine, once you get clearance at the front of the engine.

hmmm ok, I seem to have minor belt slippage, trying to figure out a plan of action

thanks!

MinneapolisJeff · 06-24-2009, 05:43 PM

don't think the belts are the source of my problems now

maybe the fuel pump? could that be making a high pitched whine during idle after startup?

mhughett · 06-24-2009, 09:34 PM

If your belts have never been changed, it is very possible that they are getting hard and will slip until they get warmed up. Belts are very cheap and if you can do it yourself, it is very cheap to throw one on. Do both the WP/Alt belt as well as the A/C belt while you have the clearance available.

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mhughett Captain 25 Rep 615 Posts Drives: 2007 Z4 M Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Tulsa, Ok iTrader: (0)	If your belts have never been changed, it is very possible that they are getting hard and will slip until they get warmed up. Belts are very cheap and if you can do it yourself, it is very cheap to throw one on. Do both the WP/Alt belt as well as the A/C belt while you have the clearance available. __________________ 2013 Audi TT RS (Tech Pkg, Sport Exhaust, Heated Seats, Sirius) Retired--2007 Z4 M Coupe (Imola Red/Black, Premium Pkg, Heated Seats, XM, Bimmian stubby antenna, CDV delete, Apex EC-7--Anthracite, Goodyear F1 Asymetric 2.
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