cherubwings
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Hi guys and gals
I have a 2006 e90 330i 160K on the clock.
My vehicle made a terrible noise coming from the engine bay. A tap sound but not the engine.
I took it to a different garage than BMW for a diagnose and they told me i will have to replace the compressor even thought its only the pulley and belt tensioner( what they told me).
To replace the whole pump? Thats not necessary in my eyes. The compressor blows strongly, ice cold and warm air.
I drove the vehicle however today BUT the vehicles belt came of and i lost my power steering as well as i perceive the belt runs over there as well.
1)Can anyone here tell me why would i need to pay R16000 for a new compressor while the mechanical breakdown insurance that i have covers only R6000, why can i not just have the pulley replaced and the compressor fixed in that way. Do i really need to replace the whole unit?
2)Can it happen that when the compressor pulley gives in or breaks that i can loose the power steering as the belt is just hanging there? Im greatful i was in my road when this happened.
3) Can anyone tell me over which units or compartments that belt runs to hep it function and can i drive to a garage or do i have to have it towed somewhere?
4) Any other advice would be appreciated. Anything guys.
I have a 2006 e90 330i 160K on the clock.
My vehicle made a terrible noise coming from the engine bay. A tap sound but not the engine.
I took it to a different garage than BMW for a diagnose and they told me i will have to replace the compressor even thought its only the pulley and belt tensioner( what they told me).
To replace the whole pump? Thats not necessary in my eyes. The compressor blows strongly, ice cold and warm air.
I drove the vehicle however today BUT the vehicles belt came of and i lost my power steering as well as i perceive the belt runs over there as well.
1)Can anyone here tell me why would i need to pay R16000 for a new compressor while the mechanical breakdown insurance that i have covers only R6000, why can i not just have the pulley replaced and the compressor fixed in that way. Do i really need to replace the whole unit?
2)Can it happen that when the compressor pulley gives in or breaks that i can loose the power steering as the belt is just hanging there? Im greatful i was in my road when this happened.
3) Can anyone tell me over which units or compartments that belt runs to hep it function and can i drive to a garage or do i have to have it towed somewhere?
4) Any other advice would be appreciated. Anything guys.
