Timing belt & tensioner pulley...

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miniblob
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Post Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:17 pm

About to order some bits so got a quote for these...
I was expecting the tensioner pulley to be a bit cheaper!!!

I've seen 'kits' on eBay that are a lot cheaper than bmw prices - but are these just asking for trouble???
Any experiences either way???

I don't want to pay over the odds unnecessarily, but am happy to pay bmw prices for better quality parts!!!
Don't really wanna take a risk on these bits!!!

Also, the water pump and aux belts were replaced just under 2 years ago - I know they're not that expensive, but is it worth replacing again so soon, while the timing belt is being done???
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Post Thu Aug 13, 2015 3:45 pm

They will be fine. They are usually Dayco, continental and gates which are all fine. The water pump and aux belts should be fine as well.
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Post Fri Aug 14, 2015 6:38 pm

Thanks mate - might try one of the cheaper options from ebay then!!!
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