BMW E70 X5 4.8i A/C Belt Tensioner Pulley Replacement DIY for $9.00

In this video I show you how to replace the A/C tensioner pulley on your N62 powered E70 X5. I show you how to do it for less than $9.00. When you see the word "affiliate" listed beside any link in my description please know that this is a custom link and I will earn a small commission if you opt to purchase using said link. This is at no extra cost to you so it's a win all around :) Thank you!

[@elmerbais9767]

Thanks, i have the same car as yours. So i follow all your videos, it seems like we have same problem with the car. Thanks for the tips it saves money.

[@zookinthe6ix461]

Worked like a charm. Thanks

[@Kenchinito2207]

hey man, I need to replace the other tensioner pulley, the one on the top but I have a 30d. do you have any pointers on how to do that?

[@roadkodetrinity5340]

This is a very educational and clear video my 08 x5 4.8i has 160k im in process of changing the tensioner itself , these mechenics messed up my tensioner can't take belt off unless i remove whole unit ,i will reuse the same bolt also im looking for link for that ac pulley for 8bucks ...do u recommend i do a water pump i have parts ...thank you

[@mikimiki195]

Great video 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@nandi0431]

Man that heat lamp for a light 🔥 your using must toast your arm hair off. Honey whats cooking 🍳 😋

[@KennethBostonian]

Thanks, I have the same issue same BMW. When my AC turns on. It’s a horrible noice. I shut it off and the noise goes away. My pulleys were replaces years ago, but now at 106,000. It’s time again. What ticks me off is I had the serpentine belt tensioner, drive belt, Idler pulley, and drive belt tensioner all replaced at 84,425 on 2/4/16. One mistake was not using OE parts or genuine.

[@nakwafilasimon127]

I have a problem with my x5 e70 is vabrating like the gear box mounting is lose. Does the pulley affect the the engine and gear box to vibrate when is not right

[@jameslopez3916]

What do you torque the bolt for the pulley to?

[@KennethBostonian]

SMH, I just found out by cutting my AC Compressor belt. The noise went away. The pulley, AC bearing shot on the AC unit is no good. I watched the pulley wobble. So I cut the belt. The Indi mechanic I went to said smart thinking. I saved my ass thousands. I purchased a genuine AC compressor. SMH $ 864. plus 3-4 hours labor. It is what it is. I keep my x5 in tip top shape. Plus I’ve done well with only 106, 466 miles way below for a 12 year old X5 sport. 2 batteries, 1 alternator, pulleys, water pump, and now a new AC compressor in 12 years. I guess I’m pretty lucky lol.

[@oliviaele]

$800 is what I'm being quoted for the belt tensioner and idler. I'm scared they'll find something else wrong with it too ugh

[@paolenz]

Why did you re-use the old bolts?

[@daikiryoku]

The new part is actually for a different car and the new bolt it too long

[@mikemckay1817]

where did u purchase the bully from?

[@VehicularDIY]

I got it on Ebay.

[@valko999]

great video, just ordered belt tensioner pulley 11287549557 myself

[@VehicularDIY]

Awesome, yes 11287549557 is the part number.