BMW E30 Project ep3 - Timing Belt, Thermostat, Water Pump from hell!

In this episode, I replace the timing belt, power steering pump belt, AC compressor belt, water pump and alternator belt, thermostat, and water pump.

This is my 1991 BMW E30, 318i, with M40 engine. Right hand drive, made in Malaysia. I am restoring it on my own, right here at home, in my porch, with some hand tools. The plan is to get the car to a "good working condition" so that I can use it as my main / only car. Subscribe to my channel to follow my progress - I also maintain a playlist of all my videos of this car:    • BMW E30 DIY Project Car - Initial Assessment  

Chapters
00:00 Intro
00:17 Removing the Bonnet/Hood
00:59 Disconnecting the Battery
01:02 Removing the Fan Shroud
01:21 Removing the Fan
01:30 Removing the Front Bottom Cowl / Plastic Cover
01:40 Removing the Power Steering Pump Belt
01:59 Removing the Air Conditioning Compressor Belt
02:17 Removing the Water Pump / Alternator Belt
02:39 Removing the Water Pump Pulley
02:55 Draining the Coolant
03:16 Removing the Water Pump
05:35 Removing the Distributor
05:46 Removing the Thermostat and Housing
05:59 Removing the Vibration Damper
06:23 Removing the Timing Covers
06:33 Locking the Camshaft & Crankshaft
08:36 Removing the Timing Belt, Tensioner, and Rollers
09:36 Cleaning up the Old Parts
09:46 Organising the Bolts, Nuts, Washers
09:54 Check that the New Parts are Correct
10:03 Installing the new Tensioner, Rollers, and Timing Belt
10:49 Reinstalling the Timing Covers
11:36 Installing the new Water Pump
11:52 Installing the new Thermostat
12:23 Reinstalling the Distributor
12:30 Reinstalling the Vibration Damper
13:33 Accessory Belts are Installed
13:39 Reinstalling the Fan and Fan Shroud
14:00 End