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BMW Drive Belts & V-Belts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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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T#:363707

Part#: 001977ECS03A

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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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E46 M3, Z4M ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley

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T#:367060

Part#: 002778ECS01

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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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S54 VAC Harmonic SuperDamper By ATI - Standard Size Crank Pulley ...

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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OEM Febi Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly - E34 E39 E53 ...

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T#:363804

Part#: 11287838797

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$ 83.99 USD

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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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VAC Harmonic SuperDamper By ATI - M50/S50/M52/S52

For use only with OBD1 engine management systems.

T#:639877

Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50-TR

Ships on Dec 1, 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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BMW Drive Belts & V-Belts for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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E36/E46/Z3/Z4 ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley - Black

E46 M3, Z4M ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley

S54 VAC Harmonic SuperDamper By ATI - Standard Size Crank Pulley ...

OEM Febi Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly - E34 E39 E53 ...

VAC Harmonic SuperDamper By ATI - M50/S50/M52/S52

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