Timing Chain Tensioner for BMW E36 (1992-1998) M3

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The timing chain tensioner is vital to maintaining not only proper timing, but the life of the chain itself. Generally these will need to be replaced before the chain itself goes bad. Be sure to change yours at the proper intervals to avoid failure.
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Upper Timing Chain Tensioner
Upper Timing Chain Tensioner
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T#:599825
Part#: 11311738700
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Genuine BMW Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
Genuine BMW Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
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Genuine BMW Chain Tensioner -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85

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

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Ina Upper Timing Chain Tensioner - E34, E36, E39, E46, E53, E60
Ina Upper Timing Chain Tensioner - E34, E36, E39, E46, E53, E60 ...
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T#:403662
Part#: 11311738700
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Guide used to tension the timing chain
URO Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - BMW M50 M52 M54 S50 S52
URO Engine Timing Chain Tensioner - BMW M50 M52 M54 S50 S52
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Ensure your timing chain is properly tensioned with a brand new tensioner from URO
Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt - E36 325i M3 S50 M50, E34 525i M50
Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt - E36 325i M3 S50 M50, E34 525i M50 ...
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T#:30703
Part#: 11111722324
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Genuine BMW Bolt
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E34,E36

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,S50

Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt
Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt
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T#:30723
Part#: 11111748989
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Genuine BMW Bolt -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E34,E36,E39

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,S52

Elring Gasket Ring - BMW M42 M44 M50 M52 S50 M54 S54 S14 S38
Elring Gasket Ring - BMW M42 M44 M50 M52 S50 M54 S54 S14 S38 ...
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Part#: 07119963418
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Timing Chain tensioner piston gasket ring
Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
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T#:5470988
Part#: 11311703717
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Guide used to tension the timing chain This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85 Fits BMW Engines including: M50,M52,M54,M56,S52
OEM INA Lower Timing Chain Tensioner - BMW M50 M52 M54 S52
OEM INA Lower Timing Chain Tensioner - BMW M50 M52 M54 S52
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Part#: ZG0581
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This guide is used to provide tension to the timing chain, but it wears over time. These plastic tensioners also become brittle with time and mileage, usually cracking and/or breaking completely. A common sign of worn timing chain components is noise from the timing chain area.
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