BMW Drive Belts & V-Belts for BMW 3 Series E46 (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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Febi - Corporate Logo
T#:363804
Part#: 11287838797
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The Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner is exposed to a lot of dirt, salt, and other debris due to its front lower location. This can cause the tensioner to seize and not allow the belt tensioner to adjust. Replace your belt tensioner with this OEM high quality hydraulic tensioner for many years of reliable operation to come.
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T#:639878
Part#: VAC-HPCDK-S54-ST
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If you are breaking crankshafts and oil pumps, the cause may be a mystery to you as it has been to many of our customers. We know that controlling the harmonic resonance of the BMW 6 is highly important as RPMs rise, but the ideal configuration of the inline-6 motor makes even experienced engine builders overlook some fundamental principals of engine harmonics that can be destructive. ATI Performance Products has partnered with VAC Motorsports to develop new dampers for BMW 2.5L, 2.8L, 3.0L and 3.2L straight-6 engines found in the E36 and E46 M3, E9X and E6X, as well as newer Z3s and Z4s. These dampers eliminate crankshaft harmonic vibration, which allows the engine to produce more horsepower and torque, while also reducing internal engine wear at the same time. Broken oil pumps and timing chains will be a thing of the past! When used with a VAC accessory pulley, these dampers are a direct replacement over the OEM balancer. They have a 7” outer diameter and include OEM style timing alignment tabs. BMW enthusiasts should know that all ATI Super Dampers exceed SFI 18.1 Safety Certification and are approved for competition. The advantages of the ATI SuperDamper include eliminating vibration issues with inline 6 engines equipped with lightweight clutch and flywheel assemblies, reduced bearing, engine accessories, oil pump wear, and compatibility with underdrive pulleys. Made in the USA.
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T#:19787
Part#: 32427830838
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$ 136.99

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Genuine BMW Pulley
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E46,E85 Z4,E86 Z4


Accessory Belts and Tensioners Kit - E39, E46, Z3 - M52TU, M54 Engine...
For vehicles with production date up to 09/2002 For vehicles with production date from 09/1998
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Continental - Corporate Logo
T#:182557
Part#: ADK0023P
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Continental is the OEM supplier for the stock serpentine accessory belt on your M52TU or M54 engine. They are also the OEM for many other components on your entire car. This extensive kit covers many of the common wear items that should be changed any time the serpentine belt is being replaced. As these cars gain years and mileage the belt tensioners will also need to be replaced along with the actual belts. It won't do any good to replace the belt if the tensioners are worn. This kit will save you time and money over buying these pieces individually and you get OEM-quality over any 3rd party aftermarket brands.

Included in the accessory belt and tensioner kit is:
  • main drive belt, 11281706545
  • A/C belt, 11281437450
  • mechanical belt tensioner with pulley, 11281427252
  • A/C belt tensioner with pulley, 11287512758
  • deflection pulley, 11281748130
  • mounting bolts

This kit fits cars with the mechanical belt tensioner only. Generally this is all cars up to 2002 model year but you may want to double check your car and match the picture to the tensioner on your engine. The hydraulic tensioner has a miniature shock absorber on the belt tensioner. You can also tell early from late by the A/C belt. BMW changed the spec from a 5-rib belt up to 2002 to a 4-rib belt from 2003 onwards. This kit does not fit any M56 SULEV engines.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2002 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi
1999-2002 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i
2000-2002 E53 BMW X5 3.0i
1999-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
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T#:360630
Part#: 11287838797
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T#:19288
Part#: 11517840403
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Genuine BMW Pulley
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E46,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
S54


Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:4472
Part#: 11511436590
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ContiTech Accessory Belt Kit - E39 E46 E53 M54
For vehicles with production date from 09/2002
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Continental - Corporate Logo
T#:376709
Part#: ADK0046P
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$ 290.99

This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
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Over time, accessory belts begin to wear out and crack. This can lead to the belt slipping, squeaking, or even snapping. Replace your belts and tensioners on a regular basis to ensure you don't end up stranded on the side of the road with a dead battery or over heated engine due to a bit of simple overlooked maintenance. This kit includes all of the items that will need replaced such as the belts, tensioners, and hardware.

Fits the following BMWs:
09/2002-2006 E53 BMW X5 M54
09/2002-2003 E39 BMW M54
09/2002-2005 E46 BMW M54

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T#:38953
Part#: 12317501754
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Genuine BMW Pulley Alternator - D=55Mm
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85

Fits BMW Engines including:
M54


Genuine BMW Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
For vehicles with production date up to 09/2002
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:360602
Part#: 11281433571
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T#:368207
Part#: 32421740858
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Replaced your damaged power steering pulley with this OEM part. This the stock stock (135mm) diameter pulley. 

This item fits the following BMWs:
1996-1998  E36 BMW  323is 323ic 328i 328is 328ic
1999-2005  E46 BMW  323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi
1997-2003  E39 BMW  525i 528i 530i
2000-2006  E53 BMW  X5 3.0i 
1996-2002  Z3 BMW  Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
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Genuine BMW A/C Belt and Tensioner Kit - E46 E39 E53 M54
For vehicles with production date up to 09/2002
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:174281
Part#: 11282250246
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Genuine BMW Set, Drive Belt, A/C Compressor - Value Line
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E39,E46,E53 X5

Fits BMW Engines including:
M54

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Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:374755
Part#: 11287837898KT
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$ 911.99

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Over time, accessory belts begin to wear out and crack. This can lead to the belt slipping, squeaking, or even snapping. Replace your belts and tensioners on a regular basis to ensure you don't end up stranded on the side of the road with a dead battery or over heated engine due to a bit of simple overlooked maintenance. This kit includes all of the items that will need replaced such as the belts, tensioners, and hardware.

Fits the following BMWs:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3

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VAC Harmonic SuperDamper By ATI - M50/S50/M52/S52
For use only with OBD1 engine management systems.
ATI Performance Products - Corporate Logo
T#:639877
Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50-TR
Ships on Nov 30, 2026
$ 1,139.99 USD
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If you are breaking crankshafts and oil pumps, the cause may be a mystery to you as it has been to many of our customers. We know that controlling the harmonic resonance of the BMW 6 is highly important as RPMs rise, but the ideal configuration of the inline-6 motor makes even experienced engine builders overlook some fundamental principals of engine harmonics that can be destructive. ATI Performance Products has partnered with VAC Motorsports to develop new dampers for BMW 2.5L, 2.8L, 3.0L and 3.2L straight-6 engines found in the E36 and E46 M3 as well as newer Z3s and Z4s. These dampers eliminate crankshaft harmonic vibration, which allows the engine to produce more horsepower and torque, while also reducing internal engine wear at the same time. Broken oil pumps and timing chains will be a thing of the past! When used with a VAC accessory pulley, these dampers are a direct replacement over the OEM balancer. They have a 7” outer diameter and include OEM style timing alignment tabs. BMW enthusiasts should know that all ATI Super Dampers exceed SFI 18.1 Safety Certification and are approved for competition. The advantages of the ATI SuperDamper include eliminating vibration issues with inline 6 engines equipped with lightweight clutch and flywheel assemblies, reduced bearing, engine accessories, oil pump wear, and compatibility with underdrive pulleys. Kit includes: Damper Lightweight VAC Billet Crankshaft Pulley Mounting and Installation Hardware Trigger Ring for OBD1 systems Note: Will NOT work with S50B30 & S50B32 Euro Engines, For Street/Track cars with Air Conditioning, the Additional A/C Pulley Option is REQUIRED as the OE A/C pulley is not compatible. The additional mounting and installation hardware is also included. Made in the USA
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T#:360606
Part#: 11281717188
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Genuine BMW Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
For vehicles with production date from 09/2002
Genuine BMW - Corporate Logo
T#:360614
Part#: 11287512758
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$ 221.99 USD
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T#:33617
Part#: 11281726773
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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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T#:14460
Part#: 11281726774
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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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