BMW Drive Belts & V-Belts for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

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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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VAC Motorsports - Corporate Logo
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#:27905092
Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50
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$ 799.99 USD
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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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T#:27705420
Part#: VACUPPSS542ULG
Ships on Aug 7, 2026
$ 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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Bav Auto Tools - Corporate Logo
T#:580390
Part#: B8800077
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$ 61.19 USD
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This product was last offered at the strikethrough price on
05-03-2026

$ 61.19 USD
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Used to retract your serpentine belt tensioner. This kit includes 18mm, 5/8 in, 14mm, 13mm, 12mm, sockets and 3/8 in and 1/4 in drive adapters

VAC Motorsports - Corporate Logo
T#:29533361
Part#: VACUPPSS543ULG
Ships on Aug 7, 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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Meyle - Corporate Logo
T#:55497412
Part#: 0500061540
Ships on Nov 12, 2026
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$ 11.99 USD
$ 11.99 USD
This is the main drive belt / serpentine belt 6PK1540 that drives all of the engine auxiliaries, such as the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump. If your belt has excessive cracks, dry rot, missing teeth and/or grooves, or is causing noise, it's time for a new one.
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T#:55497432
Part#: 0500061555
Ships on Nov 12, 2026
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$ 12.99 USD
$ 12.99 USD
This is the main drive belt / serpentine belt that drives all of the engine auxiliaries, such as the alternator, water pump, and power steering pump. If your belt has excessive cracks, dry rot, missing teeth and/or grooves, or is causing noise, it's time for a new one.
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T#:55497413
Part#: 0500050905
Ships on Nov 12, 2026
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$ 5.99 USD
$ 5.99 USD
This belt drives the air conditioning compressor for the AC system. We recommend checking your belts every 10,000 miles. If your belts have excessive cracks, dry rot, missing teeth and/or grooves, or cause noise, it's time for new ones.
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T#:40546016
Part#: 11287830945
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$ 15.99 USD
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A high-quality, OE-style replacement serpentine belt designed to deliver reliable power to critical engine components, ensuring optimal performance and durability.

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T#:40545948
Part#: 11281744986
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$ 9.99 USD
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$ 9.99 USD
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A high-quality, direct-fit A/C drive belt engineered to deliver reliable compressor performance and long-lasting durability.
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T#:40579777
Part#: 11281437369
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$ 18.99 USD
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Keep your BMW running at its best with the reliability of Meyle. Ideal for daily drivers, weekend cruisers, or performance builds, this accessory belt is the smart choice for dependable engine operation.
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A/C Tensioner Pulley
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T#:594442
Part#: 11282245087
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$ 26.99 USD
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Used to tighten the A/C drive belt. The A/C drive belt is tightened by a separate belt tensioner. If you notice yours is worn at your next belt service, replace it with a new part.


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T#:55353639
Part#: 0500040890
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$ 9.99 USD
$ 9.99 USD
Keep your vehicle operating at peak efficiency by replacing your worn, stretched factory unit with this heavy-duty refresh from Meyle.
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T#:55353640
Part#: 0500061570
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$ 16.99 USD
$ 16.99 USD
This Meyle serpentine belt is built to strict original equipment quality standards to keep your alternator, power steering, and cooling systems running without a hitch.