Timing Chain Tensioner for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

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The timing chain tensioner is vital to maintaining not only proper timing, but the life of the chain itself. Generally these will need to be replaced before the chain itself goes bad. Be sure to change yours at the proper intervals to avoid failure.
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Genuine BMW Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
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Genuine BMW Chain Tensioner -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85

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

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Genuine BMW Timing Chain Tensioner - M44 1.9L, M42 1.8L
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Timing Chain Tensioner - E36 318i 318is 318ti 318ic Z3 1.9 M44 1.9L ...
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The chain runs against this tensioner and keeps your chains tight on the cam gears and crank. This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E36 Fits BMW Engines including: M42,M44

Genuine BMW Timing Chain Tensioner - E36 318i 318is 318ti 318ic Z3 1....
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Genuine BMW Chain Tensioner -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E36

Fits BMW Engines including:
M42,M44


Febi Tensioner Piston
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Part#: 11311703747
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This piston is housed by the cylinder and spring for the lower tensioner
Febi Timing Chain Tensioner
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This timing chain tensioner keeps the tension rail properly positioned on the BMW M42 and M44 4 cylinder engine.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1990-1991  E30 BMW  318i 318is 318ic
1992-1998  E36 BMW  318i 318is 318ti 318ic
1997-1999  Z3 BMW  Z3 1.9
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Genuine BMW Tensioner Piston - M52 2.5L, M54 3.0L, M52 2.8L, M50 2.5L...
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Part#: 11311703747
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Genuine BMW Piston -
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E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56

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Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt
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Part#: 11111748989
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Genuine BMW Bolt -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E34,E36,E39

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,S52


Genuine BMW Bearing Bolt - S54
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Genuine BMW Bolt
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E46 M3,E85 Z4M,E46,E85 Z4,E86 Z4

Fits BMW Engines including:
S54


Genuine BMW Tensioner Cylinder - M52 2.5L, M54 3.0L, M52 2.8L, M50 2....
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Genuine BMW Cylinder -
This item fits the following BMW Chassis:
E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85

Fits BMW Engines including:
M50,M52,M54,M56

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OEM INA Lower Timing Chain Tensioner - BMW M50 M52 M54 S52
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This guide is used to provide tension to the timing chain, but it wears over time. These plastic tensioners also become brittle with time and mileage, usually cracking and/or breaking completely. A common sign of worn timing chain components is noise from the timing chain area.
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Lower Timing Chain Tensioner
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Guide used to tension the timing chain This item fits the following BMW Chassis: E34,E36,E39,E46,E53 X5,E83 X3,E85 Fits BMW Engines including: M50,M52,M54,M56,S52


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