Hello.

I was recently told that my 1997 528i needed to have its engine tention belt and ac belt replaced. I was quoted $350? Does this sound like a fair price?

Thanks.

Hi is trying to rip you off just because you drive a BMW. Stay away from that machanic. Both the belt should cost you about $40-$50 at AutoZone and you can replace them yourself in few minutes just with some basic tool. I did it on my 92 525i and it took max 10 Min. Let me know if you need instruction how to do it or you can go here http://www.bimmer.info/ and can find lot of help with pic's.

Akhil

Will do thanks!!!!

Hi is trying to rip you off just because you drive a BMW. Stay away from that machanic. Both the belt should cost you about $40-$50 at AutoZone and you can replace them yourself in few minutes just with some basic tool. I did it on my 92 525i and it took max 10 Min. Let me know if you need instruction how to do it or you can go here http://www.bimmer.info/ and can find lot of help with pic's.

Akhil

Let me know if you need more instruction. You can print out the pic here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD63&mospid=47404&btnr=11_1344&hg=11&fg=18 for your cars year and model, just in case if you forget how the belt goes around diff pulleys.

Akhil

Let me know if you need more instruction. You can print out the pic here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD63&mospid=47404&btnr=11_1344&hg=11&fg=18 for your cars year and model, just in case if you forget how the belt goes around diff pulleys.

Akhil

Thanks Akhil

I was able to do it myself!!! and when I was in there I noticed that my Adjusting Pulley was bad causing a sweeking sound everytime it rotated around so I replaced that too. Saved me about 200 bucks!

Thanks again.


Let me know if you need more instruction. You can print out the pic here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=HD63&mospid=47404&btnr=11_1344&hg=11&fg=18 for your cars year and model, just in case if you forget how the belt goes around diff pulleys.

Akhil

Great job. :)