[PhIlLy ChEeSe]

Originally Posted by MaadDaawg

I found out that this part number is old. I ordered the part through a local dealer of Amtron's. 45 bucks shipped direct to me, while driving to Granger's I would have been able to get it for less. Found one that "looked" similar for 15 bucks, but ??

Now, my car just threw off the belt that drives the power steering, water pump, and generator ... much bigger bucks to worry about here. Just had scheduled service and power steering work done on it at the local BMW so I'm thinking this may be lawsuit time (may have blown the engine ) waiting on the tow truck now

Damn, belt pops off valves keep moving up n down CRUNCH. Take it bk tell to fix it, you need a car to use(see what they say) act mad but calm. OR we could call Punx?
Sorry man, hope it turns around qick for ya!!!!!!

[MaadDaawg]

Originally Posted by PhIlLy ChEeSe

Damn, belt pops off valves keep moving up n down CRUNCH. Take it bk tell to fix it, you need a car to use(see what they say) act mad but calm. OR we could call Punx?
Sorry man, hope it turns around qick for ya!!!!!!

Well, no doubt they feel guilty - gave me a 2011 328 as a loaner, and picked up the tab for the towing. Showed me where a pulley "fell off" causing the belt to fail, supposed to be done tomorrow for only a few hundred... keeping my fingers crossed just in case, got the name and number or the perfect attorney to handle the job what a PITA

[Mr.Scott]

Originally Posted by PhIlLy ChEeSe

Damn, belt pops off valves keep moving up n down CRUNCH.

That would be the timing belt, not the serp belt.
He's safe in that aspect.

Well, no doubt they feel guilty - gave me a 2011 328 as a loaner, and picked up the tab for the towing. Showed me where a pulley "fell off" causing the belt to fail, supposed to be done tomorrow for only a few hundred... keeping my fingers crossed just in case, got the name and number or the perfect attorney to handle the job what a PITA

You'll be fine. Keep an eye out for oil leaks, overheats, and crappy performance issues.
Overheating a motor till it won't run DOES do internal damage. They're only fixing the external stuff that they can see. Make sure that it's written on the work order that it was due to a shop error when the car was serviced, otherwise you'll be on the hook for any of that internal damage should something happen down the road. MAKE SURE THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT.

[MaadDaawg]

Originally Posted by Mr.Scott

That would be the timing belt, not the serp belt.
He's safe in that aspect.


You'll be fine. Keep an eye out for oil leaks, overheats, and crappy performance issues.
Overheating a motor till it won't run DOES do internal damage. They're only fixing the external stuff that they can see. Make sure that it's written on the work order that it was due to a shop error when the car was serviced, otherwise you'll be on the hook for any of that internal damage should something happen down the road. MAKE SURE THEY TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR IT.

well, the car ran great until I shut it off. Only warning light that came on was the battery lite, but, the little electric fan wasn't working - which they should have caught on the inspection. They aren't admitting to any shop error, they say that these pulleys tend to pop off (though I've never heard of it) and there's no way to know in advance short of pulling the belt and wiggling the pulley. I don't buy it at all, but if the head is warped it will be instantly noticeable. I've replaced warped heads on beamers in the past (personally ) so I know what to look for.

My ex landlord of 10 years ago is a partner in a big Chcago lawfirm who told me to hire a certain firm that will work on contingency if I have a problem. Says most dealers will settle once they know you've hired these people cause they're tenatious bastards who always win

Block and head are now both aluminum, so hopefully no warpage - but, they're an hour overdue in calling me with the damage report, which ain't good