Belt Tensioners for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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Belt tensioner failure is common in several BMWs. If your belt is still in good shape and the only critical component that you need to replace is your drive belt tensioner, we have quality OE aftermarket and Genuine BMW options available for your BMW.
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OEM Ruville Hydraulic Belt Tensioner - E36 E46 E39 E60 X3 X5 Z3 Z4 ...
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T#:11475
Part#: 11287838797
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This OEM Ruville hydraulic tensioner assembly is designed to keep the serpentine belt at the correct pressure against the pulleys. Many BMW's can have either a hydraulic or mechanical belt tensioner. Please check to see which tensioner type you need before ordering.

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, Ruville, & FAG) is an engineering company that focuses on high-performance, precision manufacturing. With their individual brands INA, Luk, and FAG providing exceptionally high quality parts directly to BMW, as well as countless other automotive companies, their history of reliability and variety of offered parts makes Schaeffler a go-to replacement parts provider for all of us here at Turner Motorsport.

As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts.  All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!


This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic M3
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi M3
1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i

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Genuine BMW Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Roller
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T#:360611
Part#: 11281748131
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Genuine BMW A/C Belt Tensioner
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T#:360607
Part#: 11281717210
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6% off MSRP $ 165.99

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$ 155.99 USD
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$ 165.99

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Genuine BMW Belt tensioner adjuster bearing
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T#:38827
Part#: 12311713153
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$ 24.99 USD
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Genuine BMW Needle Sleeve
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E83 X3,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56,S50,S52,S54

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Tensioner Pulley Cap for #11281748131
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T#:6729
Part#: 11281727159
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This is the Genuine BMW protection cap for the tensioner pulley # 11281748131
Genuine BMW Belt tensioner pitman arm
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T#:33617
Part#: 11281726773
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2% off MSRP $ 60.99

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$ 59.99 USD
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$ 60.99

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Genuine BMW Pitman Arm
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E83 X3,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56,S50,S52,S54

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Genuine BMW Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner
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T#:360606
Part#: 11281717188
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6% off MSRP $ 165.99

MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is the suggested retail price provided by the manufacturer, supplier or seller.

$ 155.99 USD
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6% off MSRP
$ 165.99

MSRP stands for Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. This is the suggested retail price provided by the manufacturer, supplier or seller.

$ 155.99 USD
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Genuine BMW Belt tensioner base plate
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T#:14460
Part#: 11281726774
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$ 67.99 USD
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Genuine BMW Base Plate
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E83 X3,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56,S50,S52,S54

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