Great video! Here's a tip that will remove a lot of frustration when fitting a new belt. Install the idler pulley after routing the belt!!! So much easier...
Wow, I finally found a video that explains the diagram. I searched for hours and none on the F15 model. Thank you so much. The only great video on this topic. Blessings!
Thanks for the video. I just bought 2013 X3 35i M Sport yesterday and today, I noticed the tensioner wobbling. I just ordered the kit and this video will make it a simple ordeal. Many thanks!
😂 my dude! That hair doo is crazy looong bro!. You stay keeping me on my toes with my vehicle, i drive a 335i e93 2011 convertible with the N55 engine and every time i watch one of your videos it helps me get an idea of what i am getting myself into, not just that but you save me HELLAAAA MONEY, thank you.
Just did this on my M135i, anyone debating it, do it, it's so easy just get the right tools. My old tensioner was definitely moving, new one is absolutely rock solid.
perfect ! you make some of the best video guides on how to fix things, truly impressive production and camera man skills well done fellas !!! merry Christmas
Good video. Hard to really show what's going on in such a tight space but you guys did a great job with lighting and trying your best not to get in the way of the camera. I do have a suggestion for what you could use to replace that retention pin instead of a drill bit. Drill bits are very brittle and might snap when being used in this method, especially if someone decided to use a smaller diameter bit than what you used. I would use a nail instead as they are ductile and would bend before breaking, a dime a dozen, and if you accidentally left it in before removing the tensioner, it wouldn't be the end of the world. I'm not familiar with how much force the spring inside the tension arm is applying so take this suggestion for what it is, a thought.
2015, F10, N55. After replacing the ser. belt, the tensioner and the idler pulley, i have a feeling that the engine is more responsive, almost no lag! Does that make any sense? Thanks @kiesmotorsports
Thank you for upload. Yesterday changed and replaced my belt, two pulleys and the tension pulley. N55gas 3.5 Xi x5. Current mileage 176,741 kms. When I took out the lower pulley that was making a sound, probably was the original factory. I bought the pulley and tensioner from FCP - OEM. Fit like glove. The top pulley was leaking some grease also. Ok
Going to be doing this soon but I don’t see why you’d need the drill bit … can you just remove the belt from the tensioner pulley immediately and then you won’t need to the pulley to be locked anymore?
Great video, just did it to my m235i. If you have any mechanical knowledge then this is very easy to do, just make sure you have the right tools for the job.
Just complete this job … I completely ignored the drill bit step and relieved the tension with one hand and pulled the belt off of the idler pulley with the other lol no need to fumble and risk breaking a tool you might need down the line … kept the pin from the new tensioner in tool box just in case
Ha! It was minutes into the video before I noticed your "set lighting"! ....Talk about being focus! LOL! That 'belt' is really W I D E! Note, I place my old belt(s) in the boot,...this way,...if ever I need one,...even if it's old,..I have a 'spare'! Or in the event I run into some DOTR,...dead on the road needs a belt! Ya never know... Edit: I prolly would have just done "40 Newton Meters",...LOL!
I ordered the tensioner and came today but no bolt. I plan on doing this tomorow, not a big deal if I use the same bolt that’s on the old tensioner right?
I just bought an M2 with the n55 , i noticed a wobble in the crankpulley and the tensioner is vibrating too, the car only has 16.000km ,I cant believe the tensioner is already gone bad.. should i be worried ?
Fantastic videos thanks guys. 2 questions hopefully someone can help. 1. I suspect this is the repair that I need to do, but I'm not 100% sure. My car currently makes a weird high pitched noise a little that sounds like the tensioner/belt needs to be replaced (I had done this previously at ~65k about 2 years ago. I'm at around 81.5k miles now sounds similar to before when I changed it). What are the normal side effects/tell tell signs that I need to change em. 2. I have a 2013 335i xdrive coupe e92. Anything that I would have to do differently on my specific model? Thanks in advance!
At 60k miles I had my belt rip off, and dig through the crankshaft seal (front main seal). Pieces of belt ended up inside of the engine. Thankfully I turned the car off on time and we were able to pull the bottom end off and clean out all the belt pieces. 50k mike is a must for belt and tensioner replacement on these cars.
Just today i had done a quick first gear pull and after when I was coming to a stop I heard a noise as if I was dragging something from my bumper I was at my gate for my community when the belt ripped off got home and shut the car, my friend mentioned this same worry, is it easy for it to slip into the crankshaft pull ?
How do you know you need to replace the pulley and idler as well as at 140k miles the belt and chain tensioner was all that was changed by BMW on my 2012 F30 320d sport.
Thanks for excellent video. I need to do this on my N54T. Have tensioner & two deflection pulleys ready to go. The torque specs confuse me. I've seen one sheet that days 40nm on all. Then another that says 60nm on deflection pulley & 25nm +90 degree turn on tensioner. Why so varied?
Hi hopefully you see this comment, the belt you what size was it? I have a contitech 1390 belt but it seems a bit small I can’t get it looped around was yours difficult to install?
Hi Brian . I just got a 328xi 2010. I see you’re in Jersey, how much would it cost to install a backup cam, I saw you installed it in one of your older videos. Please let me know thanks
That's funny cause i just replaced my bmw 535i f10 M-Sport belt tensioner, two idler pulleys & German serpentine belt all OEM, yet my tensioner pulley still shakes as the new belt vibrates next to it so urs on this video seems normal. The problem with the old tensioner was that not only did it vibrated more than the new one but it also made bearing noise! When the lettering on the old belt shows fading, then it's time for a new one!
Hey was your idler pulleys hard to change ? I have the same car and by the looks of it, it looks like there’s hoses in the way on the upper idler pulley.
This. I changed my tensioner pulley recently since my old one shakes like what’s in the video. Then new one goes in and it was steady for a few days then it shakes again. So the shakes are normal as long as it doesn’t make any weird noise.
What about us N20 users 😭 I have so many questions as someone that wants to continue working on my car! I have 6 years of part time experience as an electrical motor mechanic and I am now a full time electrical engineer. I’ve been following your channel for a year now! Thanks for all the awesome content, btw!
n20 is pretty similar if not slightly easier imo because the location has a little more room. Pretty much the exact same process as this one was, just in a different location. I used this guide for it. ua-cam.com/video/oN4acq0rd8U/v-deo.html
I know this isn't really the car's you guys work on but I have a 2003 chevy s10 xtreme and I want to upgrade the head unit and temp controls, any tips on what to get?
You shouldn't need the drillbit. That's why they don't provide a metal rod for your old tensioner. It's meant for you to remove the belt while holding the tensioner with the T60. Once you have the belt off, you can release the T60. They have the new one set for your convenience only. I like your idea because the engine bay is tight. But just saying you don't need the drillbit. You can save the metal rod from the new tensioner for the next job.
I have a b58 340i and just noticed my tensioner pully is moving to the right when revving it.. Only when i rev it. Its a 5/2018 model with only 22.000kms? is this normal?
@@NoClutchGarage im gonna try send you a video of it.. but has been 2 months now, its still doing good, but i have a feeling its wiggling a lil bit.. cold and warm, i just subbed btw ;)
I think so. almost the same design, but the S55 is closed deck, and some other changes, better rod bearings in the S55, later N55s (2014+) are using those better bearings as well. overall, a good design.
So much harder than it looks. Stripped the e12 somehow. Hopefully tightened it enough, but torque wrench never clicked Gave up on removing the pulley, the t50 was getting twisted without any give from the bolt. So said f it I'll leave the existing pulley on.
I feel it was my fault....I drove it wayyyyyyy to hard. Redlined it all the time, took it to the track and gave it to my 16 year old neighbor. Sorry...whooooops!!
So it's not supposed to do that?! Took it to dealer and they said it was normal, have had it for 12k miles year n half, 94k total miles! On a 2016 435i. Taken many shortish road trips and driven it hard. Champ car so far
In colder weather my tensioner/belt force is good. When it is warm outside the passenger seat belt warning comes on saying it needs service. Is this related to the seat or the tensioner?
Great video! Here's a tip that will remove a lot of frustration when fitting a new belt.
Install the idler pulley after routing the belt!!! So much easier...
Holy **** you are a legend… I couldn’t for the life of me get the belt on my e70… I want to high five you
Wow, I finally found a video that explains the diagram. I searched for hours and none on the F15 model. Thank you so much. The only great video on this topic. Blessings!
Thanks for the video. I just bought 2013 X3 35i M Sport yesterday and today, I noticed the tensioner wobbling. I just ordered the kit and this video will make it a simple ordeal. Many thanks!
😂 my dude! That hair doo is crazy looong bro!. You stay keeping me on my toes with my vehicle, i drive a 335i e93 2011 convertible with the N55 engine and every time i watch one of your videos it helps me get an idea of what i am getting myself into, not just that but you save me HELLAAAA MONEY, thank you.
Just did this on my M135i, anyone debating it, do it, it's so easy just get the right tools. My old tensioner was definitely moving, new one is absolutely rock solid.
Mine blew up because the bearing of my tensioner broke. I think i try to do it myself.
@@TomMarvoloRiddle01 the idle pulley blew on mine.
Please do a oil filter housing gasket diy
I want to do this and that at the same time
perfect ! you make some of the best video guides on how to fix things, truly impressive production and camera man skills well done fellas !!! merry Christmas
10 out of 10 for a instructional video. tool sizes and torque specs. appreciate you.
Best instructions I’ve seen. Thank you so much
Perfect timing !! I am over 98k miles and I need to replace a whole bunch of stuff including the belts and tensioner... Thanks for the reminder...
My e92 n55 tensioner started making a rattle, quickly replaced before the failure! Great video
Could you here it? Was it loud?
weird! sorry to hear this. Mine has some play when the engine is running. is this normal? mine moves a bit less
Good video. Hard to really show what's going on in such a tight space but you guys did a great job with lighting and trying your best not to get in the way of the camera. I do have a suggestion for what you could use to replace that retention pin instead of a drill bit. Drill bits are very brittle and might snap when being used in this method, especially if someone decided to use a smaller diameter bit than what you used. I would use a nail instead as they are ductile and would bend before breaking, a dime a dozen, and if you accidentally left it in before removing the tensioner, it wouldn't be the end of the world. I'm not familiar with how much force the spring inside the tension arm is applying so take this suggestion for what it is, a thought.
2015, F10, N55. After replacing the ser. belt, the tensioner and the idler pulley, i have a feeling that the engine is more responsive, almost no lag! Does that make any sense?
Thanks
@kiesmotorsports
If the tensioner had a slight wobble but no noise does it need to be replaced?
Thank you for upload. Yesterday changed and replaced my belt, two pulleys and the tension pulley. N55gas 3.5 Xi x5. Current mileage 176,741 kms. When I took out the lower pulley that was making a sound, probably was the original factory. I bought the pulley and tensioner from FCP - OEM. Fit like glove. The top pulley was leaking some grease also. Ok
Can this Tensioner throw a drive train malfunction light? Mine just did after a pull
Now my car lost some power. Turned off, restarted and check engine lights/msg went away
Should it be rock solid though? I've installed a new one with belt and it slightly wobbles still
Excellent video! Really helped me out with the correct orientation of the tensioner, torque specs and the belt routing. Thank you!!
Going to be doing this soon but I don’t see why you’d need the drill bit … can you just remove the belt from the tensioner pulley immediately and then you won’t need to the pulley to be locked anymore?
Great video, just did it to my m235i. If you have any mechanical knowledge then this is very easy to do, just make sure you have the right tools for the job.
Just complete this job … I completely ignored the drill bit step and relieved the tension with one hand and pulled the belt off of the idler pulley with the other lol no need to fumble and risk breaking a tool you might need down the line … kept the pin from the new tensioner in tool box just in case
The bearing of my tentioner got stuck and my belt blew up...
Thanks Brian . Will change mine
Learn something new everyday! Thanks Kies fam 🤘
Speedy Gonz F22 why do we need to change this? What are the symptoms?
@@diegonavyhotmail it’s for prevention before it fails
Ha! It was minutes into the video before I noticed your "set lighting"! ....Talk about being focus! LOL!
That 'belt' is really W I D E! Note, I place my old belt(s) in the boot,...this way,...if ever I need one,...even if it's old,..I have a 'spare'! Or in the event I run into some DOTR,...dead on the road needs a belt! Ya never know...
Edit: I prolly would have just done "40 Newton Meters",...LOL!
are you ok?
Mine is moving exactly like this I just hope it doesn't take too long to arrive I was planning on driving some canyons this summer 😭
Awesome. I need to release tension on the crank hub to realign it while installing crank hub capture and this video was perfect.
Just replaced this and still have lots of movement in the tensioner- almost looks like it’s coming from the balancer. Any ideas?
On the F10 535i, there is a bracket that blocks the bolt head of the Idler pulley, this bracket holds in place the two AC compressor hoses.
I ordered the tensioner and came today but no bolt. I plan on doing this tomorow, not a big deal if I use the same bolt that’s on the old tensioner right?
Mines making a whining noise. Could this be the bearings in the idler pulley?
Same process for the s55?
Water pump replacement for f30 please since its a common issue with n55
How much play is acceptable? Mine is rattling sort of like yours but I just replaced the belt and tensioner last year
great question! mine moves too.
Hello, what's he belt number for BMW 535I GT 2010??
Thanks, Is the F80 any different?
Why there is so much corrosioned marks on the engine? Mine got the same problem.
I just bought an M2 with the n55 , i noticed a wobble in the crankpulley and the tensioner is vibrating too, the car only has 16.000km ,I cant believe the tensioner is already gone bad.. should i be worried ?
Shout out to Brian for the speedy delivery of my order. Oh, great service too.
Fantastic videos thanks guys. 2 questions hopefully someone can help.
1. I suspect this is the repair that I need to do, but I'm not 100% sure. My car currently makes a weird high pitched noise a little that sounds like the tensioner/belt needs to be replaced (I had done this previously at ~65k about 2 years ago. I'm at around 81.5k miles now sounds similar to before when I changed it). What are the normal side effects/tell tell signs that I need to change em.
2. I have a 2013 335i xdrive coupe e92. Anything that I would have to do differently on my specific model?
Thanks in advance!
Did you ever find an answer to this? I'm at 82k miles and this has never been done so I'm wondering what I should keep an eye out for
Hope to see the video tutorial of replacting the alternator on your channel
Hey i have an x5 with the n55 will ur kit fit on it
I just did this today on my f15 n55 . No issues same process. Just have to remove the fan. Super easy.
At 60k miles I had my belt rip off, and dig through the crankshaft seal (front main seal). Pieces of belt ended up inside of the engine. Thankfully I turned the car off on time and we were able to pull the bottom end off and clean out all the belt pieces.
50k mike is a must for belt and tensioner replacement on these cars.
Just today i had done a quick first gear pull and after when I was coming to a stop I heard a noise as if I was dragging something from my bumper I was at my gate for my community when the belt ripped off got home and shut the car, my friend mentioned this same worry, is it easy for it to slip into the crankshaft pull ?
did you have an OFHG leak?
@@MustafaDarwiche bro same dude u ever fix?
wow! sorry to hear that! Mine moves a bit, I hope this doesn't happen to me.
What whould happen if I just cut the belt and then remove the tensioner? Seems easier for me because you know, it will be replaced anyway?
After how many years you recommend change the belt? Thanks!
What happens if my tensioner is still wobbling after the new one is installed?
faulty part, there should be no woble at all
How do you know you need to replace the pulley and idler as well as at 140k miles the belt and chain tensioner was all that was changed by BMW on my 2012 F30 320d sport.
Thanks for excellent video. I need to do this on my N54T. Have tensioner & two deflection pulleys ready to go.
The torque specs confuse me. I've seen one sheet that days 40nm on all. Then another that says 60nm on deflection pulley & 25nm +90 degree turn on tensioner.
Why so varied?
Hi hopefully you see this comment, the belt you what size was it? I have a contitech 1390 belt but it seems a bit small I can’t get it looped around was yours difficult to install?
Wait 60Nm for deflective pulley and 38ftlbs for tensioner?
I have an f10 n55 do you sell the kit tensionner or its only for the f30 ?
Hi Brian . I just got a 328xi 2010. I see you’re in Jersey, how much would it cost to install a backup cam, I saw you installed it in one of your older videos. Please let me know thanks
thanks, the perfect instrucion for newbies like me. :)
Job is done. Easy going 😅💪
Same process for e92?
Thanks for the video, had a hard time for for my same model.
Hey Kies we need an oil housing filter gasket change, cannot find a proper vide on internet thanks, greatly appreciated.:))
i need help and i want to know if you can help me.
i have bmw f30 320i 184hp
Got the pieces on the mail yesterday ahah perfect timing
Are you able to put the Intake link on here please? Love the channel!
Necessary for N20/N26? I have n26
Did this today using this DIY. Thanks Bryan!
What can happen if this really fails?
Is this the same procedure for the s55?
Do you have a set for a b58?
That's funny cause i just replaced my bmw 535i f10 M-Sport belt tensioner, two idler pulleys & German serpentine belt all OEM, yet my tensioner pulley still shakes as the new belt vibrates next to it so urs on this video seems normal. The problem with the old tensioner was that not only did it vibrated more than the new one but it also made bearing noise!
When the lettering on the old belt shows fading, then it's time for a new one!
Hey was your idler pulleys hard to change ? I have the same car and by the looks of it, it looks like there’s hoses in the way on the upper idler pulley.
This. I changed my tensioner pulley recently since my old one shakes like what’s in the video. Then new one goes in and it was steady for a few days then it shakes again. So the shakes are normal as long as it doesn’t make any weird noise.
Nice work guys, as always
Hood safety catch delete?
What about us N20 users 😭 I have so many questions as someone that wants to continue working on my car! I have 6 years of part time experience as an electrical motor mechanic and I am now a full time electrical engineer. I’ve been following your channel for a year now! Thanks for all the awesome content, btw!
n20 is pretty similar if not slightly easier imo because the location has a little more room. Pretty much the exact same process as this one was, just in a different location. I used this guide for it.
ua-cam.com/video/oN4acq0rd8U/v-deo.html
Joseph Frasier it’s exactly the same on N20, and yes much easier since the engine has more space :) just did this one mine
I know this isn't really the car's you guys work on but I have a 2003 chevy s10 xtreme and I want to upgrade the head unit and temp controls, any tips on what to get?
Danny Rosillo Yeah, get a BMW. Or visit crutchfield.com to find a radio and install kit that you like.
tensioner bolt is stripped any ideas?
how is your oil filter gasket, my car is 65k km and its for change, also how often do you change your belt and belt tensioner.
Just got my gasket done at 77k. worth it. $880 for it though... that wasn't fun! does your tensioner have play? mine does, is this normal?
You shouldn't need the drillbit. That's why they don't provide a metal rod for your old tensioner.
It's meant for you to remove the belt while holding the tensioner with the T60. Once you have the belt off, you can release the T60. They have the new one set for your convenience only.
I like your idea because the engine bay is tight. But just saying you don't need the drillbit. You can save the metal rod from the new tensioner for the next job.
Agreed, and if you do it this way you can take a lot more tension off the belt… it comes off much easier.
Finally something f10!!!! Yay
That wasn’t an F10. Lose.
Mine was making noise around 40k and had mine replaced then. Would you recommend doing another one at 80k?
What kind of noise did it make?
Excellent video, very concise and informative!
So the only symptom is a shaky belt? No other indications like battery not charging? How much is the kit?
Jack Sampson battery not charging is a good indication too 😂
@@Rushfan102 yes. lol wait can it cause the belt go break?
My idler pully bearing seized and sheerd in half leaving me stranded last summer, coulda used this back then 👍
wow!!! sorry to hear that!!! was it moving first like this one? mine moves a bit when running. is this normal?
I have a b58 340i and just noticed my tensioner pully is moving to the right when revving it.. Only when i rev it. Its a 5/2018 model with only 22.000kms? is this normal?
Every tensioner will move when you rev it. When you rev it, the tensioner moves and makes the belt tighter. If that makes sense.
This is normal. I don think ant B58 has shown this as an issue yet. Surely eventually, but that engine is built much better than most older BMWs
@@NoClutchGarage im gonna try send you a video of it.. but has been 2 months now, its still doing good, but i have a feeling its wiggling a lil bit.. cold and warm, i just subbed btw ;)
Superb video editing, recording and so on
yep time for me to get my hands dirty on the f10, thanks dude
Nice video! This will come in handy one day!
I’m here because it left me stranded🤣
Great job,well done video.
I was literally just thinking about doing this to my 335i
Brownhash why? What are the symptoms of the car for us to change this?
Diego Carmona My 2015 335i is at 90k miles and I’ve noticed rapid movement on the tensioner.
Mine moves a bit like this one. is that normal?
Nice B roll, I gotta start doing that on my videos, hecka cool lol :)
Nice job!
I just got them changed yesterday.
38 Nm in Pounds???
Would this apply to the S55 engine as well?
I think so. almost the same design, but the S55 is closed deck, and some other changes, better rod bearings in the S55, later N55s (2014+) are using those better bearings as well. overall, a good design.
So much harder than it looks.
Stripped the e12 somehow. Hopefully tightened it enough, but torque wrench never clicked
Gave up on removing the pulley, the t50 was getting twisted without any give from the bolt. So said f it I'll leave the existing pulley on.
Great Tutorial 👍🏼
why wouldn't you remove the radiator fan for extra room
Because thats extra work lol
To late watching this video it just happened to my 2011 bmw 335i!!!!
just done tha on my 335i f30, much better my tensionner was shaking like this at 64k km
Great work!! Might have to have a peak at mine...
I feel it was my fault....I drove it wayyyyyyy to hard. Redlined it all the time, took it to the track and gave it to my 16 year old neighbor. Sorry...whooooops!!
damn lol
So it's not supposed to do that?! Took it to dealer and they said it was normal, have had it for 12k miles year n half, 94k total miles! On a 2016 435i. Taken many shortish road trips and driven it hard. Champ car so far
Was it making noise 2?
same with me! Is it normal for it to move?
@@Anthony-qh1xv Bro did you end up changing or left it the way it is. I changed mine and the new one seems to have same rattle as old one. 😢
In colder weather my tensioner/belt force is good. When it is warm outside the passenger seat belt warning comes on saying it needs service. Is this related to the seat or the tensioner?
Are you seriously suggesting the engine belt tensioner has something to do with a seatbelt warning? Dude, time to get another car. You have no clue.
lol!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! BRO WHTAT!!??????? GET A TOYOTA NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! haha
yo
get a toyota!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@carlz28 lol crazy.
Thank you!
Thanks a lot