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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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E36/E46/Z3/Z4 ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley - Black
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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 M50/M52/M52TU/M54 engine in the E36, E46, Z3, Z4, and other models. It uses the same hardware and the original belt as the stock plastic pulley. But the aluminum will last much longer.
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ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar Reinforced Accessory Belt - Water Pump ...
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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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E46 M3, Z4M ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley
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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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Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly
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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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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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URO Aluminum Water Pump Pulley - E39, E46, E53, E60, E83, Z3, Z4 ...
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Water Pump Pulley
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ECS Performance Kevlar Reinforced Accessory Belt - E46 E39 E53 E63 E8...
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ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar-reinforced belts give you that extra peace 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: Tensile strength Elongation Hardness Temperature and oil resistance per standard JASO E 109-94 Flex testing per SAE J2432.
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OEM Febi Idler Pulley - Multiple BMWs
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This is an OEM Febi 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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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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Febi Water Pump Pulley - E39, E46, E53, E60, E83, Z3, Z4
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A common failing piece due to the plastic design.


Mechanical Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly
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Tensions the belt connecting the water pump, alternator, and power steering pump. Includes roller.
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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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Belt Tensioner Conversion Kit
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Update from a mechanical tensioner to a hydraulic style tensioner

Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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This tensioner is for either the Water Pump or Alternator on cars with the mechanical belt tensioner system. Please check to ensure your car does not have the hydraulic tensioner. This tensioner comes with the pulley assembly.

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!

Only for cars with Mechanical belt tensioner systems.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1992-1998 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 325i 325is 325ic 328i 328is 328ic
1999-2005 E46 BMW 323i 323ci 325i 325ci 325xi 328i 328ci 330i 330ci 330xi
1991-1995 E34 BMW 525i
1997-2003 E39 BMW 525i 528i 530i
2004-2005 E60 BMW 525i 530i
2004-2006 E83 BMW X3 2.5i X3 3.0i
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.3 Z3 2.5i Z3 2.8 Z3 3.0i
2003-2005 Z4 BMW Z4 2.5i Z4 3.0i

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Replacement is recommend with every belt service

Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Roller - 11281748131
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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.

This high-quality replacement from Bremmen Parts is designed for exact fitment on your BMW. Whether you're looking to complete much-needed preventative maintenance, or replacing a failed roller, choose this component from Bremmen Parts for a lasting repair.

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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ECS Tuning Performance Kevlar Reinforced Accessory Belt - A/C - BMW ...
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Replaces BMW # 11281437450 and 11281437872 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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Drive Belt Pulley Cap
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Replace that missing protective cap and protect your belt tensioner bearing from debris.
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Replaces BMW # 11287512762, 11281437450, and 11281437872 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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Idler Pulley
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Febi Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly - BMW M52TU M54
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Keeping all of your belts tight is imperative to making everything in your vehicle functioning. If your A/C belt tensioner pulley is not keeping enough tension on your belt, your entire A/C system won't work as effectively. A usual sign that your tensioner needs replacing is if your belt keeps slipping causing the system to "squeal".
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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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Water Pump Pulley
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BMW auxiliary belt
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