323i timing belt.
323i timing belt.
Is there a good guide on changing timing belt on 1981 323i anywhere on site,
Can this job be done by one person?
Can this job be done by one person?
Re: 323i timing belt.
Yes this is a good description.
But to clarify:
Do i have to remove the hood-bonnet?
If the ignition distributor pulley is out is is easy to retime?
But to clarify:
Do i have to remove the hood-bonnet?
If the ignition distributor pulley is out is is easy to retime?
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Re: 323i timing belt.
No need to remove the hood. Ignition distributor does not have to be removed but retiming requires some patience. Because of the stape of the cogwheels it is pretty difficult to get it back in nearly the same position, after refitting it is best to adjust timing with a strobe. But why remove it in the first place?
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Re: 323i timing belt.
I cannot get the belt over the tension wheel .I have pushed the tension wheel as far as it will go.
Is there a trick to this.
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Is there a trick to this.
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Re: 323i timing belt.
It is all real tight but it can be done. Start at the bottom, make sure the belt is on the crank and ignition cogwheels real tight, no slack in between. Remove tensioner spring, relax tensioner all the way, and then you should just be able to carefully slide it over the camshaft wheel.
Before starting, make sure you have the right belt: rounded or square teeth, number of teeth, length.
Before starting, make sure you have the right belt: rounded or square teeth, number of teeth, length.
Regards/groeten, Jeroen
Re: 323i timing belt.
I assume you've already figured this out, but try putting a wrench on the crank and turning it very slightly clockwise. It will help create a little more slack on tensioner-side of things, and help get the belt on.
Re: 323i timing belt.
I saw the link for the Dutch version of the timing belt job…any way someone has a similar post in English? Specially with pictures. Much appreciated.
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Re: 323i timing belt.
You need Pictures in English, too?
Just kidding, can’t help you, sorry.
Greetz,
Walter.
Just kidding, can’t help you, sorry.
Greetz,
Walter.
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Re: 323i timing belt.
and then to think of the fact that some people who shall remain nameless have been jobless for quite a while and never could be bothered to fill this gap
Regards/groeten, Jeroen