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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Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly
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T#:396757
Part#: 11287838797
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$ 53.99 USD
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T#:8076765
Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50-ACP
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$ 149.99 USD
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If you are planning on keeping your Air Conditioning system in your street or track car, then you will need to combine VAC's ATI AC Pulley with the ATI Harmonic Damper.
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T#:340641
Part#: 11511436590
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An upgrade over commonly failing plastic pulley

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T#:27905092
Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50
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If you're grappling with issues like crankshaft failures and oil pump breakdowns in your BMW 6-cylinder engines, you're not alone. Even seasoned mechanics can overlook the critical aspect of harmonic resonance control in these inline-6 motors, despite their optimal configuration.

Enter ATI Performance Products in collaboration with VAC Motorsports, presenting a solution in the form of new dampers tailored for BMW 2.5L, 2.8L, 3.0L, and 3.2L straight-6 engines found in various models like the E36 and E46 M3, E9X, and E6X, as well as newer Z3s and Z4s. These dampers effectively nullify crankshaft harmonic vibrations, paving the way for enhanced horsepower and torque output, alongside a reduction in internal engine wear. Say goodbye to issues like fractured oil pumps and timing chain mishaps! By pairing these dampers with a VAC accessory pulley, you seamlessly replace the OEM balancer. Featuring a 7” outer diameter and OEM-style timing alignment tabs, these ATI Super Dampers boast SFI 18.1 Safety Certification, ensuring they're competition-ready.

What sets the ATI SuperDamper apart? It's the remedy for vibration woes in inline 6 engines, especially those equipped with lightweight clutch and flywheel setups. Expect diminished wear on bearings, engine accessories, and oil pumps, all while being compatible with underdrive pulleys.

Included in the kit are the damper itself, a lightweight VAC Billet Crankshaft Pulley, along with all necessary mounting and installation hardware. Note that it's not compatible with S50B30 & S50B32 Euro Engines. For street/track vehicles with air conditioning, opting for the Additional A/C Pulley Option is imperative, given that the OE A/C pulley isn't compatible. Rest assured, all required mounting and installation hardware is included, and the entire package is proudly Made in the USA.

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Rein Water Pump Pulley - E39, E46, E53, E60, E83, Z3, Z4
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T#:591711
Part#: 11511436590
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$ 50.99 USD
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A common failing piece due to the plastic design.
Water Pump Pulley
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T#:638798
Part#: 11517840403
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$ 57.99 USD
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T#:27705420
Part#: VACUPPSS542ULG
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$ 294.99 USD
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Crafted from high-grade domestic USA 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum, these pulleys are a testament to precision engineering. Rigorously tested through extensive hours of racing and street use, they've proven their reliability and performance excellence.

Each pulley is meticulously zero-balanced and thoroughly inspected to ensure zero-runout, guaranteeing optimal performance without compromising on reliability, noise, or vibration.

This comprehensive kit comprises a precision power steering pulley, water pump pulley, and an OE Contitech Brand drive belt. Experience a notable boost of 8hp and 7 ft/lbs. of torque to the wheels, making it ideal for stock vehicles, track cars, and even those with upgraded audio systems seeking consistent voltage output from their alternators.

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Belt Tensioner Conversion Kit
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T#:600039
Part#: 11287838797K
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Update from a mechanical tensioner to a hydraulic style tensioner

Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
For vehicles with production date up to 09/2002
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T#:361998
Part#: 11281433571
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Complete tensioner assembly with roller

Mechanical Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly
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T#:371980
Part#: 11281427252
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Tensions the belt connecting the water pump, alternator, and power steering pump. Includes roller.
Vibration Damper
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T#:38161721
Part#: 11237513862
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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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T#:384308
Part#: 11287512758
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Complete tensioner assembly with roller


Drive Belt Pulley Cap
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T#:639224
Part#: 11281727159
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Replace that missing protective cap and protect your belt tensioner bearing from debris.
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T#:53750207
Part#: PKP0124
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Upgrade the Plastic Pulley in Your BMW with an All Aluminum Construction Replacement from Rein
Vibration Damper
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T#:38195378
Part#: 11231438995
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T#:29533361
Part#: VACUPPSS543ULG
Ships on Sep 16, 2026
$ 349.99 USD
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These pulleys are precision made from domestic USA 6061-T6 Billet Aluminum. They have undergone thousands of hours in testing, race use, and street miles accumulated to show these pulleys work great and give you the edge. Each is precision zero-balanced and inspected for zero-runout for the best performance and to have no adverse effects on reliability, noise, or vibration. This 3 Pulley Race Set is a very popular choice: just like the 2 pulley set, a precision power steering pulley and water pump pulley are included, but VAC includes an additional underdriven alternator pulley for maximum power output on the track. We have seen 11hp and 9 ftlbs to the wheels on otherwise stock racing cars with this kit.
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