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1987 BMW 325 Timing belt

Tiny
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  • 1987 BMW 325
  • 6 CYL
  • 2WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 100,000 MILES
I replaced the timing belt as well as the tensioner. I Crank the engine over twice by hand and the belt starts sliding off the camshaft sprocket towards the engine.
Thursday, June 10th, 2010 AT 2:50 PM

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Tiny
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Where is it going to? Does it eventually come off? The belt might have a tendency to "center" itself. If the tensioner is new, and the belt is properly tensioned, the other pulleys are not bent or loose, then you have a problem that I have not yet been exposed to, and I don't quite know what advice to give you.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010 AT 3:17 PM
Tiny
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I realized that I did not bolt the cover and adapter on the camshaft sprocket for the distibuter when I put it back on after having the cyl. Head machined would this make the difference.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010 AT 3:27 PM
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Yes, there you have it. Bolt it up and see if the issue goes away.
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Thursday, June 10th, 2010 AT 3:35 PM

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