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.
Introducing our Turner Motorsport Crank Seal Guard – the essential shield for your BMW's engine integrity. Safeguarding the heart of your vehicle, this meticulously designed guard offers robust protection for the crank seal concealed behind the harmonic balancer.
Considered an indispensable maintenance component for your BMW, the Crank Seal Guard acts as a crucial defense against a potential and preventable catastrophe involving your accessory belt. Facing the reality of potential oil or coolant leaks in your engine, this guard becomes a reliable barrier, preventing these fluids from reaching the accessory belt. The consequence of a compromised belt includes walking, slipping, fraying, and rubber particles finding their way behind the harmonic balancer and into the crank seal – a scenario that can lead to severe engine failure.
Let's be honest, engine leaks are a common occurrence, and whether your engine is currently leaking or not, the Crank Seal Guard is a proactive measure against future threats. The wear and tear on the accessory belt due to oil and coolant exposure can result in slipping, tearing, or, worst-case scenario, belt snapping – posing a significant risk to your engine's well-being.
Prepare your car for the long haul and protect the vital components, It's not a matter of "if" but "when" your belt will become a problem, and our Crank Seal Guard is your proactive solution. Rigorously tested on N52/N54/N55 and S55 for 100% confirmed fitment, it stands as a reliable guardian for your engine's health. Invest in the protection your BMW deserves with the Turner Motorsport Crank Seal Guard.
Key benefits:
Protect crank seal from rogue accessory belts and their shredded debris Optimized to fit N52, N54, N55, and S55 engines Rigid design that fits within the space constraints between the engine block and harmonic balancer Zinc-coated fasteners for corrosion and oxidation resistance Design:
Modeled and designed from FARO laser scanning and Solidworks CAD Manufactured from 6061 billet aluminum Turner blue anodizing Installation:
It is a good idea to note how your belt is routed before starting the installation.
2 securing bolts for crank seal guard - Torque value of 20Nm
You will find either 6 or 8 E10 bolts are holding the harmonic balancer depending on the engine.
E10 (P#11237564511) N52: 6 bolts - Torque value of 25nm N54: 6 bolts - Torque value of 35nm N55: 8 bolts - Torque value of 35nm
E10 (P#11237575488) S55: 8 Bolts - Torque value of 35nm
Under certain conditions, the N55 crank hub likes to spin, without warning and even when the engine is in perfect health. The engineers at Vargas saw and dealt with this problem time and again, and they saw fit to do something about it. This hub uses a proprietary "Spline Lock" technology that uses high tolerance machined splines which press into the crank, and positively lock the hub to the crank. The splines are machined in such a way that rotational forces drive the hub, and splines deeper into the crank meaning when the hub encounters a situation that would normally slip a stock hub the splined hub is driven into the crank to keep it in place (much like a splined extractor). Features: Installs the same as a stock hub Does NOT require the crank to be drilled for pins Manufactured from Harndered 17-4SS We suggest the Crank Hub System ONLY be installed by a qualified shop or technician. Timing tools are 100% REQUIRED if installed improperly engine damage may occur. DISCLAIMER: VTT and ECS are not responsible for any engine damage caused by improper installation, or misuse of the crank hub solution.
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It is a well-known issue on the BMW N54/55 platforms that your serpentine belt can fail for various reasons. When this happens, there is a high chance of the belt getting sucked behind the front damper pulley and then being pushed past the crank seal into your oil pan. From there it can get sucked into the oil pick up causing total engine failure. Even if you do not lose the engine, it is a COSTLY repair to remove the sub-frame and drop the oil pan to remove the belt. The best way to combat this is to watch for oil leaks and keep up on your maintenance. BUT, even with those preventative measures, pre-mature belt failure can occur. This crank seal guard installs over your front crank seal and will keep the belt from being sucked in if a belt failure does occur. This is a cheap way to ensure you do not end up having to replace your motor from oil starvation due to an ingested belt. Vargas' seal is different from those already on market in two major ways. Firstly, it is not offensively priced. Secondly, it is 100% billet with no welds on the tabs to break, no cheap bent thin steel pieces. 100% Billet 6061-T6 aluminum, anodized black for long-term corrosion resistance. Crank Seal Guard includes: One VTT Billet N54/55 Crank Seal Guard Two extended 12.9 Grade bolts, and two stainless washers We highly recommend you install WITH a crank bolt capture at the same time, as you have to remove the damper anyway. Then you will get the benefit of helping eliminate the dreaded spun crank hub and the crank seal issue
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Enthusiast Bundle: Turner Motorsport Crank Seal Guard with ECS Kevlar-Reinforced Belt
Protect your N5X/S55 from catastrophic failure with this must-have upgrade!
The Turner Motorsport Crank Seal Guard is meticulously designed to safeguard your engine’s crank seal from potential damage caused by a shredded serpentine belt. Oil or coolant leaks can lead to accessory belt slippage, fraying, and tearing, which can send belt debris behind the harmonic balancer and into the crank seal, risking serious engine damage.
Key Benefits:
Shields crank seal from accessory belt debris, preventing engine failure Custom-fit for N54/N55/S55 engines Zinc-coated fasteners for superior corrosion resistance Durable 6061 billet aluminum construction, with Turner blue anodized finish for added strength and style Cutting-Edge Design:
Designed using FARO laser scanning and Solidworks CAD for precision fitment Rigorous testing ensures reliable protection in all conditions Easily installs with 2 securing bolts torqued to 20Nm ECS Performance Kevlar-Reinforced Accessory Belt:
Reduced elongation for consistent performance over time Enhanced shock and impact resistance Superior oil and temperature resistance tested to JASO E 109-94 and SAE J2432 standards Ensure long-term engine health and peace of mind with the Turner Motorsport Crank Seal Guard and ECS Kevlar-Reinforced Accessory Belt combo. Prevent the "when, not if" risk of belt-related engine failure today!
Featuring a T60 Torx head, the belt tensioner found on the N54/N55 engine has exceptionally tight quarters. Use of this tool will allow access to the lock pin hole without excessive component removal, making belt removal and installation a much easier task.
This tool fits all N54/N55 powered BMW, including: 2008+ E82 BMW 135i 1M Coupe 2014+ F22 BMW M235i 2006+ E90 BMW 335i 335xi 335i xDrive - Sedan 2007+ E92 BMW 335i 335is 335xi 335i xDrive - Coupe 2007+ E93 BMW 335i - Convertible 2012+ F30 BMW 335i 335i xDrive - Sedan 2013+ F32 BMW 435i 435i xDrive - Coupe 2014+ F34 BMW 335i xDrive GT - Gran Tourismo 2015+ F80 BMW M3 - Sedan 2015+ F82 BMW M4 - Coupe 2015+ F83 BMW M4 - Convertible 2006-2010 E60 BMW 535i 535xi 535i xDrive 2010+ F07 BMW 535i GT, 535i xDrive GT 2011+ F10 BMW 535i 535i xDrive 2012+ F13 BMW 640i 2009+ F01 BMW 740i 740li 2011+ F25 BMW X3 xDrive35i 2007-2013 E70 BMW X5 xDrive35i 2007-2014 E71 BMW X6 xDrive35i 2009+ Z4 BMW Z4 sDrive35i Z4 sDrive35is
This is an OEM INA Idler Pulley, also known as the roller pulley or deflection pulley. The idler pulley is 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).
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!
Anyone with a modified N55/S55 knows the risks involved with the OEM Crank Hub. When the engine simply can't handle the stresses its put under or the design is such that it simply does not support extreme conditions, issues can arise. Under certain conditions, the N55/S55 crank hub likes to spin, without warning and even when the engine is in perfect health. MMR has produced a EN36 machined billet one-piece crank hub heat treated with a 0.75mm case hardening which makes it extremely durable. Due to the one-piece design, it ensures that the friction plates cannot slip. This offers a huge jump in reliability when paired with a new properly torques crank bolt. Installation is requires no drilling or modification to the OEM crankshaft ensuring a perfect fit! Included in this kit is MMR's T-6061 machined billet aluminum capture plate anodized in their trademark finish. The MMR Performance capture plate secures the head of the OE crank bolt and prevents it from turning or being able to loosen. *Installation recommended by a professional shop or technician.
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