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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Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly
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A new power steering pulley is key to keeping your steering system smooth and reliable. Over time, pulleys can warp, crack, or wear, causing belt slippage, whining noises, or even pump failure. Installing a fresh pulley restores correct belt alignment, eliminates noise, and maintains consistent hydraulic pressure for precise, effortless steering. Why choose a new pulley? Smooth operation – Ensures proper belt tension for dependable pump performance. Noise reduction – Eliminates squealing, whining, or vibration from worn pulleys. System protection – Protects the pump and steering components from damage. Install a new pulley and keep your steering system running quietly, efficiently, and confidently.
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Rein Water Pump Pulley - E39, E46, E53, E60, E83, Z3, Z4
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A common failing piece due to the plastic design.

Rein Water Pump Pulley - E34, E36, E39, Z3
For vehicles with production date up to 09/1998
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Located behind the fan blade, fan clutch bolts to this pulley

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Part#: PP.S54
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Rogue Engineering has developed a power pulley kit that reduces the drag on specific pulleys while allowing others to remain at their same efficiency. This allows for perfect operation in daily driven vehicles without a hiccup or stutter. However, when the demand for power is requested, the power pulley kit allows for the freed power to become apparent.  The term "power" pulley is a bit of a misnomer. Underdrive pulleys actually free up power by reducing the drag caused by the accessories.  These pulleys are based off a calculated percentage from factory dimensions, so that particular component speeds are safely reduced without affecting their true purpose.

Rogue Engineering Power Pullies are CNC machined from 6061-T6, heat treated aluminum and specially coated with a MIL-A-8625 Type III hard coat anodize finish. This kind of anodizing is not to be confused with a Type II cosmetic anodize finish (typical colors such as red, blue, silver, green, etc.). The hard coat anodize finish actually builds a small surface layer on top of the aluminum, preventing wear.

This part fits the following BMW engines:
S54

This part fits the following chassis:
E46, Z3, Z4

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Bav Auto Ratcheting Serpentine Belt Wrench Kit
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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

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Part#: PKP0124
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Upgrade the Plastic Pulley in Your BMW with an All Aluminum Construction Replacement from Rein
Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly
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Part#: 11287838797
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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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Idler Pulley
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Vibration Damper
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A/C Tensioner Pulley
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Water Pump Pulley
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A new power steering pulley is key to keeping your steering system smooth and reliable. Over time, pulleys can warp, crack, or wear, causing belt slippage, whining noises, or even pump failure. Installing a fresh pulley restores correct belt alignment, eliminates noise, and maintains consistent hydraulic pressure for precise, effortless steering. Why choose a new pulley? Smooth operation – Ensures proper belt tension for dependable pump performance. Noise reduction – Eliminates squealing, whining, or vibration from worn pulleys. System protection – Protects the pump and steering components from damage. Install a new pulley and keep your steering system running quietly, efficiently, and confidently.
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