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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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Rein Aluminum Power Steering Pump Pulley - E36, E46 , E39, E83, E53, ...

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T#:53750207

Part#: PKP0124

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Upgrade the Plastic Pulley in Your BMW with an All Aluminum Construction Replacement from Rein

Continental Belt - A/C Compressor 5K X 829 - E46 Z3 Z4

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T#:595101

Part#: 11287830946

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A/C Tensioner Pulley

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T#:360612

Part#: 11282245087

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Genuine BMW Belt tensioner pitman arm

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T#:33617

Part#: 11281726773

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Genuine BMW Pitman Arm
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E83 X3,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56,S50,S52,S54

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Genuine BMW Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner

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T#:360606

Part#: 11281717188

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Air Conditioner Serpentine Belt - E46 M3

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T#:1282

Part#: 11287830946

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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, are cause noise, it's time for new ones. This belt fits 2001-2006 M3.

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Genuine BMW Belt tensioner base plate

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T#:14460

Part#: 11281726774

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Genuine BMW Base Plate
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36 M3,E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5 X5,E83 X3,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56,S50,S52,S54

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Genuine BMW Power Steering Pump Pulley - M44 1.9L

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T#:58507

Part#: 32421247891

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E36

Genuine BMW Belt Tensioner - E36 Z3 M44 1.9L

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T#:360600

Part#: 11281432104

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VAC Motorsports S54 Underdrive Power Pulley Set - 3 Pulley Race Set -...

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T#:29533361

Part#: VACUPPSS543ULG

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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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Performance Accessory Belt Service Kit w/ Kevlar Reinforced Belt - E4...

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T#:22097548

Part#: 11281706545TKT

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Eliminate your squeaking accessory belt pulley and cracked drive belt with this upgraded accessory belt service kit! This kit includes everything you need to service the belt drive system and keep everything in check, including the updated Hydraulic tensioner to keep your E46 driving like a dream. This kit also includes ECS Tuning's Kevlar reinforced belt for longer life and resistance. ECS Tuning's Red Kevlar Accessory Belts are both an aesthetic improvement and a performance alternative to a traditional belt. Kevlar-reinforced belts experience less elongation over time minimizing the amount of belt adjustment needed as well as offering a higher shock and impact resistance compared to OEM-style belts. Refreshing the rollers and/or tensioners simultaneously is a great way to ensure all vital components of your drive belt system are functioning optimally for years to come!

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Gates Mechanical A/C Belt Tensioner Assembly - E39, E46, E53, Z3, Z4 ...

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T#:591610

Part#: 11281433571

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Complete tensioner assembly with roller

Hydraulic Alternator Belt Tensioner Assembly

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T#:55030822

Part#: 11287838797

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A/C Tensioner Pulley

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T#:53538115

Part#: 11282245087

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Meyle V-Ribbed Accessory Belt - Alternator/Water Pump/Power Steering ...

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T#:55497412

Part#: 0500061540

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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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Meyle A/C Belt - 5PK905 - E36 E34 E39 M52/S52 6 Cylinder

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T#:55497413

Part#: 0500050905

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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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Meyle Accessory Belt - Alternator/Water Pump/Power Steering - E36 E34...

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T#:55497432

Part#: 0500061555

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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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V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt

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T#:55353639

Part#: 0500040890

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Keep your vehicle operating at peak efficiency by replacing your worn, stretched factory unit with this heavy-duty refresh from Meyle.

Meyle - Accessory Belt - Alternator/Water Pump/Power Steering Belt - ...

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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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Meyle - Accessory Belt - Air Conditioning Compressor 050 005 0865 - E...

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T#:40545948

Part#: 11281744986

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A high-quality, direct-fit A/C drive belt engineered to deliver reliable compressor performance and long-lasting durability.

A/C Tensioner Pulley

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T#:594442

Part#: 11282245087

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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.

V-Ribbed Serpentine Belt

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T#:55353640

Part#: 0500061570

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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.

Meyle - Auxiliary Belt - E46, E90, E92, E93, Z3, Z4

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T#:40546016

Part#: 11287830945

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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.

BMW auxiliary belt

For vehicles with production date from 09/1998

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T#:16242197

Part#: 11281437475

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BMW Power Steering Pully - 32421247891

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T#:45757460

Part#: 32421247891

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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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