Crank Guard

zombem235 · 03-08-2024, 12:22 PM

Anybody ever installed one of these aluminum crank seal guards. I understand what they do but are they worth it? Iam die for a new belt. Maybe one of those kevlar ones from ECS. Just lookin for sum advise of its a good backup plan for serpentine fallin aprt in the crank? Hows the install? And anybody have opinions on brands on both?

Thanx in advance

jb-slow · 03-10-2024, 01:34 PM

The install isn't hard, I think it's a good "just in case" mod.

celsdogg · 03-11-2024, 06:46 AM

i keep thinking about it too, but usually the belt only comes off the crank if oil is leaking from the OHFG. I keep an eye out for leaks so hopefully that works out for me. Check back in 20 years. lol.

F87source · 03-14-2024, 10:23 PM

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Originally Posted by zombem235

Anybody ever installed one of these aluminum crank seal guards. I understand what they do but are they worth it? Iam die for a new belt. Maybe one of those kevlar ones from ECS. Just lookin for sum advise of its a good backup plan for serpentine fallin aprt in the crank? Hows the install? And anybody have opinions on brands on both?

Thanx in advance

I have a review of the malo industries one if you want to see:
https://f87.bimmerpost.com/forums/sh....php?t=1807187

I have a coupon code somewhere in the review too.

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