I have had the squealing fan belt on my +8 and I am always mindful of damaging the alternator bearings by overtightening the belt. I have used belt dressing via an aerosol can successfully to stop squealing on the +8 as well as on other belt driven machinery.
1994 +8, BMW Calypso Red.
2002 4/4, 4 seater, BMW Calypso Red.
How do you open the boot?
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