1990 320i cabby cambelt query

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johnna
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Post Thu Jan 05, 2006 11:03 pm

Hi there, I need to swap my belt soon. I have the belt and will get a tensioner. But the question is...
... can I swap it easily, or does the fan have to come off?
Can I slip it over the sprockets easy, or must I remove other stuff?

On my capri, I can cut the belt length wise and leave 1/3 on the sprockets, keeping timing 100% accurate, whilst removing 2/3. I heat the new belt in warm water and slip it on to the sprockets.
Can I do that with my 1990 m20???