Posted by sandra dee on 31-Dec-2001 at 21:12:

In Reply to: I presume the door works now? posted by Paul Drawmer on 31-Dec-2001 at 10:16:

: Hi Sandra - the belts do not last forever - I wonder how long the previous belt had lasted?

: The most common causes of premature belt failure are: (not in any order)
: 1. malfunction of the window lift mechanism, causing greater strain on the door belt.
: 2. incorrect tightening of the belt post installation and door hanging.
: 3. misalignment of the belt guides. These are convex rollers which the belt runs on. If they are not correctly aligned, the belt will run off to the side of them and rub on their tin bracket. Correct alignment is by bending them on their brackets until the belt stays central. This should be done after the fitting of a new belt by running the door mechanism whilst still off the car.

: Follow the link below for details: go to - workshop / doors

Thanks Paul ,
the door works yes but I am trying to get as much info as I can because
BMW warranty wont pay and I am a little shocked at the amount of time taken. Yes this marvelous piece of engineering has been up and down countless times without a doubt but this is little consolation when paying a bill of 1000 pounds plus. Anyway thanks again.

Follow Ups:

• Humm..warranty won't pay?? Paul Drawmer 1-Jan-2002 at 11:23 (3)
  • Re: Humm..warranty won't pay?? sandra dee 1-Jan-2002 at 20:36 (2)
    • I wonder if... Paul Drawmer 3-Jan-2002 at 10:09 (0)
    • Re: Humm..warranty won't pay?? Ray 2-Jan-2002 at 00:33 (0)