HOW TO Replace Belt Tensioner Idler Adjusting Pulley 97-03 BMW 5-SERIES E39 528I 540I M5

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[@binniedj]

This is a good video and I would like to add a tip for 540i - M62 owners. I just did this job today on my 01 540 except I needed a torx 50 to move the tensioner and get belt off. Everything else is right on.

[@Jongrimmi]

Those videos are pretty helpful man,thank's for posting them and keep on doing what you are doing ;)

[@AnalogCaliga]

your channel is a godsend for DIY owners, thanks a ton~

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

Thank you

[@gamrboy100]

540i owners: careful! on our cars the AC belt overlaps to the inside, not the outside like as shown in this video

[@FirstLast-nj9ob]

"OMG they're different" LOL...

[@slim791000]

dude u are a very big help. thanks bro keep posting.

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

Thank you. Will do

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

@binniedj thank you I forgot about that I need use a torx to remove the AC Tensioner

[@Amaha98]

Very informative, thank you.

[@templumofaten]

You are the man

[@anthonythomas4423]

Good video thank you

[@mrsaugustus6086]

Thank you!

[@seantrotz7480]

Hi nice is that the same way to change the belt on a 320i bmw 2007 diesel engine.

[@newapple824]

THANK YOU

[@rapzor]

Very nice video :)

[@townbrown65]

thanks guy

[@daren9700]

Nice video however it would be great if you would refer to the Parts by their proper names also explain to the viewer if you are using a t50 torx bit or a 3/8 or half-inch socket turning it clockwise to release the tension on the belt so you can remove it. Just a thought .

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

@2k9amh i have two e39 Silver and black

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

@Remedy23342 yes it was

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

yes

[@2k9amh]

hi how many e39s do u have i know the silver one but is he brown one yours?

[@Navidr90]

Hi nice videos very helpful Do you or anyone for that matter know were i can get some cheap BMW parts i have a 2003 BMW 523i E39 and im from Australia. Thanks

[@rogermedina2589]

Good

[@enissan45]

your awsome bro!

[@mrsaugustus6086]

My bolt broke in half! what should I do?

[@grahamscales444]

The top pulley is called the deflection idler pulley. The bottom is called the tensioner pulley.. definately not the water pump pulley

[@extremistindustries]

Adjusting pulley on pelican parts. There's one on the ac belt also.

[@jujagthemag]

Ok well I was driving home and out of no where the temp needle went crazy. The car overheated. Even as I moved it never stopped overheating. My 528 started smoking on the right side of the radiator. It seemed like the lower right side. Funny thing is the fan was not operating at full speed plus two blades are broke so it's wobble. What I notice was the coolant was not that hot or under pressure even though the car was overheating. I wondering if it's the pulleys and belts and water pump failing and not the radiator at all. The sqeaks were loud when I bought the car and now it's overheating. Could it be the water pump and not the radiator?

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

It sounds like you blew out a radiator

[@hollymccurry0132]

+Repair Fanatic I've changed the pulley alternator and belts and can't get rid of the squeaking is way worse after replacing the pulley will not stop. ..it's louder when I put tension on the motor (pressing the gas) not so much when idling....im so lost and wtf is the carter pin for that comes with the pulley set up I got the pulley bracket and other wheel. . (both round things you showed plus the bracket) thought it was easier per say the only the I didn't change was the hydrolic arm that supports the bracket but from the looks is all nice and snug and from the sound of it is snug as well

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

+Holly McCurry spray WD-40 on each pulley wheel. one at a time until the noise goes away then you'll find out which one is the bed pulley.

[@phillemery8639]

Why would you use WD40? the belt will end up slipping lol, just use a bit of water in a spray bottle

[@michaelopere5424]

The squeaking could be a sign of a faulty power-steering pump bearing.

[@jujagthemag]

How do you know when the idler pulley is bad? My belts are making squeaking noise now.

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

When they start squeaking as yours are. When the bearings are loose and start to move.

[@smooveking773]

iam having a hard time removeing the clutch fan/water pump my tool dont line up right with the screws can u recommend a tool and trick i have e39 and my tools from amazon

[@WebbstR]

The bolts are placed in a rectangular shape and not square, try rotating the water pump 90° and then using the tool by grabbing "new" bolt heads with the tool. I know this comment is 3 months old but sharing information is important

[@smooveking773]

@@WebbstR lol still havent done the job yet but just got the new belts in the mail car been sitting in the garage too long i had to buy a real tool for the job not the ebay amazon 20 one i found a guy on facebook for 25 bucks used one time Powerbuilt 4 Piece Fan Clutch Removal & Installation Wrench Set took it off easy no bent nuts

[@WebbstR]

@@smooveking773 Hahaha nice dude, facebook marketplace can be a gold mine ;)

[@alsdjfknbo]

the pully i bought online does not match up. The tensioner had this raised lip, where the pulley sits (the original factory one). and because of this little lip the after market one (the one shown in the video) sits forward about half an inch.

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

Verify if it's for your engine. So models are slightly different

[@alsdjfknbo]

Ok thanks, didn't even know that was an option. I'm just going to go and buy the whole assembly from autozone. Because I think its the original.

[@nraugzajsiabtsov4423]

can a faulty or old belt cause the alternator not to charge the battery

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

NRAUGZAJ SIABTSOV yes

[@GoodAllDrums]

uummmm..

[@suprafan246]

Are the ac and idle pulley the same as in size?

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

Elery Sylvestre no

[@oli2993]

Is it true all pulleys have to spin freely ? I got a 03 bmw and the mechanic said one of them doesn’t spin, it’s the alternator one... he told me to spin it but my car doesn’t have the belt... so irk if it’s true or not ... a lil help

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

yes it's

[@oli2993]

Repair Fanatic even if it doesn’t have the belt? Because it’s like almost touching the other pulley on the bottom i I thought maybe it’s because their like touching ... I ask because I don’t want to get ripped off... but I’ll take you’re word for it. Thanks man

[@BeamerFanaticsE39E90]

Oli you are good just replace the alternator and the belt.

[@aidenflores824]

How can I find you on f b

[@felixsolis4586]

Are u going to pull tf pulleys off

[@GoodAllDrums]

euro FCP