Re: Alternator Belt

[Tom Cutter <tpcutter@xxxxxxx>]

<<Well the RT1100 is up and running. All it took was a new alternator 
belt, which
by the Hanes book should be replaced every 36,000 miles. Mine broke at 
41,000.>

Did you carefully inspect the wiring harness to the Hall Sensor? That 
wire harness frequently gets damaged as the belt shreds, leading to 
another pedestrian experience in the near future.

Thanks for all the insight and help of the list. I did do some checking 
of the
alternates that were suggested and they were wrong. Correct belt for 
the 2000
RT1100 at an auto parts store is: 4PK611SR>>

The numbers were not wrong, your auto parts guy just doesn't understand 
how to work the cross-reference systems. They are confusing and 
sometimes contradictory.

That 4PK611SR number should cross-reference to the 5 04 024 0 Dayco 
Poly Cog Belt. I have used many of thse with 100% success. I have sold 
only two OEM BMW belts in the last four ears. Both have failed 
prematurely. I have the correct belt installation and tensioning tools 
and a belt tension gauge.

Glad to hear that you are back on the road. Obtain and carry a spare 
belt.



Tom Cutter
Yardley, PA
http://www.RubberChickenRacingGarage.com
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