1989 BMW 535 Overheating after replacing fan belt

1989 BMW 535
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JDPOLK1
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Engine Cooling problem
1989 BMW 535 6 cyl Two Wheel Drive Automatic
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My fan belt broke yesturday but after fan belt was replaced the car keeps overheating but prior to the fan belt issue the car has never overheated before
Aug 4, 2008 at 5:58 AM
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DOCHAGERTY
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The tension is possibly too loose on the belt.
Aug 4, 2008 at 1:56 PM
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