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Old July 13th 05, 09:32 AM
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I have a 320i 1991 model and there is this whirring noise that sounds like
a slipping drive belt. It only happens when I go above 50 mph. Is it the
drive belt or any other? Please help. Thanks.

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Old July 20th 05, 06:41 PM
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I have a 320i 1991 model and there is this whirring noise that sounds like
a slipping drive belt. It only happens when I go above 50 mph. Is it the
drive belt or any other? Please help. Thanks

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Old July 20th 05, 07:15 PM
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> I have a 320i 1991 model and there is this whirring noise that sounds like
> a slipping drive belt. It only happens when I go above 50 mph. Is it the
> drive belt or any other? Please help. Thanks


Maybe the viscous fan coupling has siezed.

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Old July 21st 05, 04:56 PM
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Thanks for the advise. I had a close up inspection of the drivebelt this
morning and saw several splits on the edges and had it changed myself.
Problem sorted. Thanks.

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Old July 21st 05, 04:58 PM
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I also had a look on the viscous fan coupling. How do test if it has
seized. Please advise. Thanks.

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Old July 21st 05, 05:41 PM
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> I also had a look on the viscous fan coupling. How do test if it has
> seized. Please advise. Thanks.


It should spin fairly easily if the engine is cold.

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Old July 21st 05, 06:02 PM
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There seems to be no problem on the viscous fan and as you said it spins
fairly while engine is cold. Thanks for the advise.

 




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