bmw 135i 335i 535i X5 3.5i n54 belt tensioner idler pulley serpentine belt replacement

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this process is going to be similar to all BMW with N54 engine
tools needed
3/8 drive ratchet
T50 socket
T30 socket
1/4 drive ratchet
Phillip screwdriver
flat screwdriver
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Vehicles in this video
2010 BMW 335i
This proces is going to be Similar to all bmw models with N54 engines
E90 E91 E92 E93 335i 335xi 335is
E60 E61 535i 535xi
E82 E88 135i
E70 E71 X5 X6 Xdrive 35i
E89 Z4 sDrive 35i
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[@Thomas998822]

Great video. Just FYI for the the viewers: The torque specs for both pulley bolts are 38nm and 40nm for the tensioner bolt. Not overtightening these bolts is extremely important, as stated by the creator.. This is directly from BMW manual for the N54 engine.

[@petershulick5270]

Not only did this guy explain the reason for getting the kit which was all the police as well as the tensioner and the belt which all have to be replaced together in order to achieve the life expectancy of the belt and the pulley altogether the same time, this is the first video where I've actually seen somebody such as this mechanic once everything's assembled release the tension on the tensioner and remove the steel pen that is holding the tensioner in place, this is the first video that he did explain in the end what had to be removed in order to start working on the belt tensioner to the belt and the other tension rollers, many kudos to this Hispanic mechanic

[@Karl-ej6rs]

Wish I'd seen this video first... your way of pulling the fan is waaay more simple than pulling the bottom undercarriage cover. Thank you!

[@westphaliaphilosopher1900]

Great video - thanks. I've watched it a couple of times and followed along in my engine. Now I have that confidence level where I have no hesitation at all to do the job solo.

[@theunqualifiedgamer2344]

im about to do it with my n54 535!

[@stevesas632]

Thank you for great video. Here in UK I need to replace my top water hose that has small leak of coolant onto belt. My belt makes a small shhhp shhhp shhhp sound when engine cold, then goes away when warm. I think some coolant on belt is possible to make this small sound. Anyway thought I'd replace only belt with my hose as engine only done 24k miles, surely the pulleys & tensioner will still be good until next time? I've seen people have replaced belts, tensioner & pulleys at 100k miles at they say pulleys etc were like new.

[@javygonx]

Great video.. Better than other videos; very informative. As it should be.. Sadly while removing the fan; the plastic part of the radiator at top was broken. I dont know why BMW makes those radiator ends conectors with plastic instead of aluminum.!

[@Sandiego1976md]

Francisco your video the best to do n54 335i. Thanks brother 👍💯

[@ggroo]

Thank you for posting this! The parts list and tips on component removal are really helpful!!

[@FITBIKEEDSEL]

Thank you 🙏 definitely will be doing this on my e61

[@godspeed5837]

Thank you. I just bought a 135i and belt needs attention

[@brianbarker6746]

I managed to accomplish the belt replacement by jacking front end, only removing the under engine cover and removing one of the air cross pipe torx screws (loosened the other). I pushed belt down into vicinity from the top and placed it on pulleys etc. from underneath, finishing on top when ready for tensioner. I cut the belt I replaced for easier removal from underneath. My belt squeak and subsequent failure was a result of my power steering pump coming loose (the bottom bolt had actually fallen into the under cover). Must have not tightened it sufficiently when replacing oil pan gasket.

[@HeroRepairs]

Excellent video! Thank you Francisco

[@westphaliaphilosopher1900]

Hello Fransisco - Just a quick note, FYI. The tool list you provided with the video shows a T50. Shouldn't that be a T60? But you did say T60 in the video. Just saying... Love your videos - I've accomplished so much using them. Keep them coming!

[@Icecreameliora]

wow so cool to see you guys are also from the IE

[@javi_335i]

Nice video. Gonna be changing mine this weekend 👍🏽

[@dinosaur468]

GREAT VIDEO! I may need to do this job. My car is shaking and it seems to be this. Thank you

[@petershulick5270]

You can even use Google to translate newton meters into inch pounds and vice-versa depending on the torque wrench or Torque adapter that you're using member by the way you can order the electronic version of the torque adapter

[@n54family9]

Thank you for the awesome video gna try and do mine myself just waiting on tools

[@petershulick5270]

By the way if you research you can order the aluminum hose pieces versus plastic just like the filter element unit on top that's plastic they make it an aluminum one that you can replace it with as well

[@mikevg101]

I have a question about "lining up the belt" , sorry..but, what do you mean? Ive never worked on a BMW before and my neice asked me to replace her belt & pullys?

[@n54family9]

Can you do a video of timing chain

[@westphaliaphilosopher1900]

How about a video that shows how to do internal repairs and replace components on a 2008 535i E60 N54 headlight assembly, including how to open the adhesive seal, replace the halo lens, replace ballast, other internal components, and stuff like that. The new ones are impossibly no matter where you look online. And the used ones are very expensive too.

[@stevesas632]

Hi, what torque specs do you use for the pulleys & tensioner?

[@dinosaur468]

I needed to see how the belt is placed. The position.

[@rotsbelramos7685]

You don't have to buy the pulley just put the degreaser or purple power to take off all the oil the oils was making that damn motor belt rip 💯 🤘🧔 G

[@Osamabeenleanin210]

Thank you for your help!!🙏🏾

[@N54era]

Very Informative 🙏

[@xJackHunter]

Great Video!

[@Jetsrockful]

Thank you

[@Kingsworld777]

Great video man thanks 🙏🏾

[@bro4life9743]

Thanks 👌👌

[@aminawaheed3722]

Dont you have to torque an additional 90 degrees after reaching the torque spec for the tensioner?

[@azdannyboi]

Couldn’t show us how you got to that one pulley with no space >_< helpful nonetheless

[@Icecreameliora]

but would be nice to see the procedure on removal of the parts not just told what to remove

[@prettyfe2462]

Awesome video. Where do you work out of???

[@trackmedixuk]

Are there any specific torque specs ?

[@winstonhibbert3145]

Good job, where is your shop?

[@retiredsamslife6987]

Where’s your shops buddy are you in IE ?

[@erickmacias4103]

🙋‍♂️

[@michaelk4971]

How much?

[@reskelizarraraz]

I just got this problem 😞😞

[@nonamealx]

Good chances that the car will have motor failure because of serpentine belt parts been sucked thru main seal in the motor...