R50/53 Which belt tensioner?
#1
09-20-2018, 11:10 AM
Which belt tensioner?
So like so many parts the price range is crazy on these. Is the crazy high price for OEM worth it or do people have luck with any of the cheaper brands? My belt looks a bit chipped up on the smooth side and seems to have a vibration in the area as per my mechanic who adjusted my exhaust brackets. Last owner gave me the belt number to use with the different pulleys but not sure which tensioner is the fan favorite. Thanks.
Dave
Dave
#3
09-20-2018, 12:42 PM
#4
09-20-2018, 01:39 PM
I recently replaced mine and got an “ac delco” branded one from amazon. Like many of the other brands, it’s actually an OEM part that has the BMW/MINI branding ground off of it. Matched the original in every way except for the markings being removed. I’ve run into this same situation with rebranding on several parts.....like the upper engine mounts I’ve replaced.
Anyway, this ac delco tensioner was a decent deal at around $100.
ACDelco 38404 Professional Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly with Spring and Hydraulic Damper
Anyway, this ac delco tensioner was a decent deal at around $100.
ACDelco 38404 Professional Automatic Belt Tensioner Assembly with Spring and Hydraulic Damper
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09-21-2018, 06:55 AM
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09-21-2018, 10:36 AM
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