poly v belt r 50 cooper

[satans little helper]

apparently this should be changed at an inspection 2 service....Is everyone else changing theres?done everythin else just wondering if i should change this? cars done 43k if that makes any difference? :confused:

[cooperchris]

apparently this should be changed at an inspection 2 service....Is everyone else changing theres?done everythin else just wondering if i should change this? cars done 43k if that makes any difference? :confused:

Never changed my one bud, On the old engine anyway. Dont plan on changing the new engine one anytime soon.

[Mon the fish]

Can't vouch for the Cooper, but the belt drives the supercharger on the S, and I change mine every year regardless of mileage; same with oil.

[satans little helper]

hmm dunno whether to bother or not then....

[Mon the fish]

For all the cost, it's worth it for peace of mind IMO. If the belt was to fail, it would potentially result in a lot of damage as it drives the water pump

[Colin]

^^What he said peace of mind. :thumbs up:

[satans little helper]

cheers guys will prob do it then!

[satans little helper]

Can't vouch for the Cooper, but the belt drives the supercharger on the S, and I change mine every year regardless of mileage; same with oil.

how much are these from bmw mate??
cheers.

[Mon the fish]

No idea, best ask them. I got my supercharger belt for roughly £20 iirc

[satans little helper]

No idea, best ask them. I got my supercharger belt for roughly £20 iirc

sounds about right! theres a dayco 1 on ebay for about 11 quid might just get that!
cheers :thumbs up:

[satans little helper]

just bought 1 from bmw £23.90 if anyones interested.
easy enough to fit to!!

[markjbb]

is there an easy way to get a ratchet on to the tensioner or another way of doing it? the ratchet i have is just a wee bit too wide grr... only need an extra 3mm and it would be in




update a big screw driver and a short tip allen key done the job ;)