Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted October 24, 2006 I got the cam belt changed at 100k when I had an E36 318. after the operation, performed by an automotive tutor where I worked (UCOL), the fan was dreadfully noisy. He said it was normal and that's what Falcons do. I said the last thing I wanted was for my BMW to sound like a Ford. I sold the car not long afterwards, 'cos I couldn't live with the fan noise. I've often wondered - what did he do wrong? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carl 3 Report post Posted October 24, 2006 Tensioning? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 all i know is when the viscous fan hooks up in the 535 it sounds like a small truck. only happens in stop start traffic Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jazzbass 1 Report post Posted October 25, 2006 It didn't do it before he changed the belt. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
