M42 belts

[Colin Slaughter]

So I just got a lil 318is beater and my belts broke in traffic which caused my car to overheat and all that fun stuff. But my car is home now and I knew I had to get new belts anyways so my question to y'all is: what size belts am I supposed to get? It's a 93 so I believe I'm supposed to get a serpentine (long) one because of the fuel pump, water pump, power steering, and alternator. I also need the W belt for the fan (if I remember my engine correctly) and the other belt just to do while I'm in there. Does anyone have the correct or suggested measurements for all the belts? I tried Google and maybe I didn't use the proper wording but I couldn't find much to help

Here's a picture of my belts just for giggles.

http://i1096.photobucket.com/albums/g339/Colin-murder/20130718_194247.jpg

[jfrantz]

Hopefully overheating did not damage your engine. I believe the belts below are correct for your car but I suggest you go to ECS Tunings' web site and enter your car's information.

Accessory Drive Belt:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318is-M42_1.8L/Engine/Drive_Belts/ES2612221/

Air Conditioner Compressor Belt:
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E36-318is-M42_1.8L/Engine/Drive_Belts/ES11632/

Also be sure to check the belt pulleys and tensioner roller by spinning them by hand. If the bearings are shot, you should replace them.

[Colin Slaughter]

Bump bump

[flyfishvt]

Looks like you still have the older style V Belts on that car. Punch the last 7 of your VIN into realoem.com and you'll get your part numbers. You could just go to a parts store and see what they come up with. Make sure you know your production date.

[Colin Slaughter]

Thanks guys, I'll check that website right now for the part numbers. I did already try ecs before but they didn't have the belt measurements and they actually cost more than the AutoZone down the street. I will say that the AutoZone online system did very well in getting the exact parts I needed and even the measurements of the belts but I want to make sure they're the same as the OEM measurements before I buy