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Re: Help changing my timing belt (archive)
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Posted by Alan (iX) on August 21, 2000 at 07:27:16:

In Reply to: Help changing my timing belt posted by B 325 e 5sp 4dr 85 on August 20, 2000 at 22:45:05:

Check out Jack Money's website for a good description with pictures of the process.
http://skumwerks.net/repairs_maint/tbelt.htm
Clicking on each photo will show a large picture.
This will definitely give you a good idea of the process.

Removing the 200 lb bolt is only necessary if you want to replace the crankshaft oil seal.
Replacement of these seals are not a must, but many suggest replacing them every other belt change.
Alan Alfano
88 325iX


I am going to order the parts monday,does anyone have some suggestions on how it should be done. I own a haynes,chilton manuals they have conflicting info. Do I need to break a 200 pound bolt somewhere it says for the 5 series? Is it easy to take off the distributor cap and rotor should i mark the position of the parts? Thanks




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