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

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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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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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly

T#:26305100

Part#: 11281433571

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

For use only with OBD1 engine management systems. For use only with OBD1 engine management systems. Will not work with S50B30 & S50B32 Eu...

T#:639877

Part#: VAC-HPCD-M50-TR

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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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Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Roller - 11281748131

T#:30629659

Part#: 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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