<E30> belt dressing

["Jack@xxxx" <jack.money@xxxxxxxxx>]

everyone,

recently i have posted regarding a noise from my engine compartment which
resembled a belt noise but not exactly.  because of this i checked the fan
clutch using the "stop the blade" method.  because the blade was easily
stoppable i determined that i needed a new fan clutch.  i also figured that
the noise was the result of it also.  however, today i was applying a
liberal amount of belt dressing to the steering pump belt and low and behold
not only did that belt noise stop but the other noise also.  i decided to
spray the dressing on all belts for good measure.  apparently there were a
lot of noises that sorta blended together.  once i applied the dressing the
"engine" is much quieter.  of course, now i hear the alternator whine.....

has anyone else used belt dressing and what are opinions of the use of it?
a few people have recommended its use but i am curious what others think
also.  thanks in advance.

thanks to rob levinson for the UUC digest and thanks to those who have made
the BMW digest an improved forum.

regards,

jack money
motor city chapter
'89iX

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