BMW Drive Belts & V-Belts for BMW E46 M3 S54 (1999-2005)

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Your BMW's drive belts are wear items, and will degrade and crack over time. Don't wait until you have a belt failure... don't get stranded! Replacing your BMW's belts, such as the alternator belt, power steering belt, air conditioning AC belt, or serpentine belt is a low cost insurance policy to preventing a break down -- or worse, engine damage. We recommend checking your belts every 10,000 miles. If your belts have excessive cracks, dry rot, missing teeth and/or grooves, are cause noise, it's time for new ones.

While also inspecting your serpentine belts, also check for wear or resistance in the pulleys. The tensioner pulley and deflection pulley are the primary sources for belt squealing. The rubber-isolated pulleys can also break apart, leading to total belt failure. We sell the tensioner and deflection pulleys for the M50 engine family used in the E34, E36, E39, E46, X5, Z3, and Z4.

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Replaces BMW # 11287837898 ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar reinforced belts give you that extra piece of mind! Kevlar reinforced belts experience less elongation over time minimizing the amount of belt adjustment needed as well as offering a higher shock and impact resistance compared to OEM style belts. ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar reinforced belts have been put through a series of multiple tests such. Tensile strength Elongation Hardness Temperature and oil resistance per standard JASO E 109-94 Flex testing per SAE J2432.
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This is an OEM INA AC Belt Tensioner with pulley for all 2001-2006 E46 M3, as well as all 1999-2002 non-M E46 3 series models. These belt tensioner units are known to fail, and include the tensioner pulley (as shown).

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, & 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 Air Conditioning / AC Belt Tensioner with Pulley fits:
1999-2000 E46 3 Series 323i, 323Ci, 328i, 328Ci
2001-2002 E46 3 Series 325i, 325Ci, 330i, 330Ci
2001-2006 E46 M3 coupe & convertible

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Replaces BMW # 11287830946 ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar reinforced belts give you that extra piece of mind! Kevlar reinforced belts experience less elongation over time minimizing the amount of belt adjustment needed as well as offering a higher shock and impact resistance compared to OEM style belts. ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar reinforced belts have been put through a series of multiple tests such. Tensile strength Elongation Hardness Temperature and oil resistance per standard JASO E 109-94 Flex testing per SAE J2432.
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Most of the pulleys on your BMW engine are plastic, which become brittle and frail over time and from engine bay heat. A failed pulley could leave you stranded which is why it is vital to inspect the pulleys during routine maintenance. This is an aluminum version of the stock water pump pulley used on the S54 engine in the E46 M3, MZ3, and Z4M. It's the same size and uses the same hardware and the original belt as the stock plastic pulley. But the aluminum will last much longer.
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OEM INA Hydraulic Belt Tensioner - E36, E46, E39 6-cyl
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Part#: 11281717188
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For Alternator / Water Pump Belt

Hydraulic Belt Tensioner for E36, E46, E39 6-cyl models. This is the oil-filled tensioner that keeps the main drive belt in the proper tension. Over time the piston seals inside allow fluid to leak out. The tensioner becomes frozen or inoperable. Replacement is the best corrective action to take. This can be done during any belt or pulley service or anytime the fan is off the engine.

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, & 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!


NOTE: These BMW's may have been equipped with either a mechanical or hydraulic tensioner. Only for cars with Hydraulic Belt Tensioners. Please check before ordering.

This tensioner pulley fits the following BMWs:
1991-1995 E34 525i (M50 engine)
1992-1999 E36 325i, 325is, 328i, 328is, 323is
1995-1999 E36 M3 (M3 3.0 & M3 3.2 liter)
1997-2003 E39 525i, 528i, 530i
1999-2000 E46 323i, 323Ci, 328i, 328Ci
2001-2005 E46 325i, 325Ci, 325xi, 330i, 330Ci, 330xi
2001-2006 E46 M3 coupe & convertible
2000-2006 X5 3.0 liter (E53 chassis)
2006 525i, 530i(M54 engine)
1997-2002 Z3 & MZ3 2.8, M Roadster, M Coupe
2003-2009 Z4 M Coupe and Roadster

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Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Roller
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T#:594521
Part#: 11281748131
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Replacement is recommend with every belt service

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The OEM INA Tensioner Bearing allows the belt tensioner arm to rotate and apply pressure to the serpentine belt. With a bad bearing, the arm may seize up and prevent the tensioner from working properly.

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, & 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

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This is an OEM INA tensioner pulley, also known as the adjusting pulley and lower pulley. This pulley is mounted on the belt tensioner near the center of the belt assembly. The upper and lower pulleys are known to be the primary sources for 'belt squealing'. This pulley is also encased in rubber which will crack over time. If left without service the rubber could fail completely, chucking the belt and leaving you stranded. Replacement is a very simple procedure and can be done anytime the fan is off the engine (belt replacement, water pump service, alternator replacement, etc).

This pulley is mounted along with the hydraulic belt tensioner but can be replaced on its own. It is used for the main drive belt on the M50-M54 family engines (M50, M50TU, M52, S52, M52TU, M54, M56, and S54 engines). This is the same belt that covers the water pump/alternator/power steering systems. Replacement is a very easy procedure (requires fan removal) and will have your engine purring in no time. Belt replacement is strongly recommended at the same time. If you have a mechanical belt tensioner, the pulley can only be replaced with a new tensioner.

OEM Schaeffler (INA, LuK, & 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!

If you need the hydraulic belt tensioner, click here.

This item is 70mm Diameter. Please check the diameter before ordering.

This tensioner pulley fits the following BMWs:
1991-1995 E34 525i (M50 engine)
1992-1999 E36 325i, 325is, 328i, 328is, 323is
1995-1999 E36 M3 (M3 3.0 & M3 3.2 liter)
1997-2003 E39 525i, 528i, 530i - Only for Hydraulic Tensioner
1999-2000 E46 323i, 323Ci, 328i, 328Ci - Only for Hydraulic Tensioner
2001-2005 E46 325i, 325Ci, 325xi, 330i, 330Ci, 330xi - Only for Hydraulic Tensioner
2001-2006 E46 M3 coupe & convertible - Only for Hydraulic Tensioner
2000-2006 X5 3.0 liter (E53 chassis)
2004 E60 525i, 530i (M54 engine)
1997-2002 Z3 & MZ3 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, M Roadster, M Coupe
2003-2009 Z4 M Coupe and Roadster

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OEM INA Idler Pulley - Multiple BMWs
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T#:1626
Part#: 11287841228
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This is an OEM INA Upper Idler Pulley, also known as the roller pulley or deflection pulley. The upper and lower idler pulleys are known to be the primary sources for 'belt squealing'. The pulley is also encased in rubber which will crack over time. If left without service the rubber could fail completely, chucking the belt and leaving you stranded. Replacement is a very simple procedure and can be done anytime the fan is off the engine (belt replacement, water pump service, alternator replacement, etc).
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T#:40546016
Part#: 11287830945
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A high-quality, OE-style replacement serpentine belt designed to deliver reliable power to critical engine components, ensuring optimal performance and durability.