Pulleys / Tensioners Explained - But I Need Help !!! **1,400 miles trip *** PICS*** - Page 2

Pedi · 03-14-2012, 11:54 AM

I'm going to autozone to buy one today. I'm pretty sure i will work.

GCoop · 03-14-2012, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

GCoop, did you buy yours from autozone?

Amazon actually

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00...01_i03_details

Price has increased. Was around $18 back in the fall.

Mango · 03-14-2012, 12:18 PM

thats too awesome. i'll have to pick one up.

Pedi · 03-14-2012, 02:14 PM

I picked 2 up from autozone !

I got 1 pulley ($29) and one mechanical tensioner for ($54) which of course comes with they pulley.

I will take the pulley off of the new tensioner and used both to replace the old pulleys and I just save the tensioner since I know the tensioner itself is fine.

I looked closer and it turns out they are made In Germany. They also come with 1 year warranty.

flashmeow · 03-14-2012, 09:04 PM

I just put this together because I want to answer your question between the different version of the AC tensioner. I just discovered there are two version of the AC mechanical tensior. One version is for all e46 up to AUG2002 and the other is for all e46 from AUG2002

flashmeow · 03-14-2012, 09:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pedi

I picked 2 up from autozone !

I got 1 pulley ($29) and one mechanical tensioner for ($54) which of course comes with they pulley.

I will take the pulley off of the new tensioner and used both to replace the old pulleys and I just save the tensioner since I know the tensioner itself is fine.

I looked closer and it turns out they are made In Germany. They also come with 1 year warranty.

did you spend $54 for autozone. If so I recommend you returning it and buy it from Pelican parts for the same price. Pelican sells the INA brand (which is the OES.OEM for the tensior)

I love autozone but only buy stuff (car parts) there if only it is OES/OEM

Mango · 03-15-2012, 12:57 AM

Good find, flash. Looks like one uses torx and the other not. any other differences you know of??

flashmeow · 03-15-2012, 06:02 AM

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Originally Posted by E46Mango

Good find, flash. Looks like one uses torx and the other not. any other differences you know of??

old

The only thing I can think of is how it mounted to the engine

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dmax · 03-15-2012, 06:31 AM

Dayco pullies are all marked INA...at least all three of mine were. You can order them from Autozone--I did--got a separate mech tension/hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley. All INA...all allowing the dustcap to fit as required (by me, anyway).

I've written this a few times...hope you guys will remember to pass it along so I don't have to.

BimmersGarage · 03-15-2012, 09:15 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flashtwosix

I just put this together because I want to answer your question between the different version of the AC tensioner. I just discovered there are two version of the AC mechanical tensior. One version is for all e46 up to AUG2002 and the other is for all e46 from AUG2002

Nice comparison pics. Thanks.

Quote:

Originally Posted by dmax

Dayco pullies are all marked INA...at least all three of mine were. You can order them from Autozone--I did--got a separate mech tension/hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley. All INA...all allowing the dustcap to fit as required (by me, anyway).

...

As always.. Good info. Thanks for sharing Doug.

Zach1111 · 03-15-2012, 11:27 AM

I replaced the pulley shown in the 2nd picture with the one in the first picture and its an odd match with the belt

The belt covers like 60% of the new tensioner which explains the notching im seeing in the belt goddamnit autozone. I thought it was just an weird but compatible design. ****ing great.

03-14-2012, 11:54 AM	#21
Pedi Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saratoga / San Jose Posts: 622 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	I'm going to autozone to buy one today. I'm pretty sure i will work. __________________

03-14-2012, 12:18 PM	#23
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,313 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	thats too awesome. i'll have to pick one up. __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

03-14-2012, 02:14 PM	#24
Pedi Registered User Join Date: May 2011 Location: Saratoga / San Jose Posts: 622 My Ride: 330ci View My Garage	I picked 2 up from autozone ! I got 1 pulley ($29) and one mechanical tensioner for ($54) which of course comes with they pulley. I will take the pulley off of the new tensioner and used both to replace the old pulleys and I just save the tensioner since I know the tensioner itself is fine. I looked closer and it turns out they are made In Germany. They also come with 1 year warranty. __________________

03-14-2012, 09:04 PM	#25
flashmeow Banned User Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 2,222 My Ride: E30-E46-E90-E90M-F30 View My Garage	I just put this together because I want to answer your question between the different version of the AC tensioner. I just discovered there are two version of the AC mechanical tensior. One version is for all e46 up to AUG2002 and the other is for all e46 from AUG2002 Last edited by flashmeow; 03-14-2012 at 09:09 PM.

03-15-2012, 12:57 AM	#27
Mango Platinum Plus Quality Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Southern California Posts: 16,313 My Ride: M54B30 View My Garage	Good find, flash. Looks like one uses torx and the other not. any other differences you know of?? __________________ Cooling \| Maintenance \| Vacuum \| Suspension \| Costs "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." -Steve Jobs

03-15-2012, 06:31 AM	#29
dmax Stay stock my friends! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Unit I Posts: 21,152 My Ride: '99 328i 1.03809 mu View My Garage	Dayco pullies are all marked INA...at least all three of mine were. You can order them from Autozone--I did--got a separate mech tension/hydraulic tensioner and idler pulley. All INA...all allowing the dustcap to fit as required (by me, anyway). I've written this a few times...hope you guys will remember to pass it along so I don't have to. __________________ This huge woman, like 400 pounds comes up to me and says, "Doug, I would rock your world." I replied, "but I need to breathe." The girl in my sig:http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthr...highlight=dmax

03-15-2012, 11:27 AM	#31
Zach1111 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: SATX Posts: 189 My Ride: 2001 330i Sedan View My Garage	I replaced the pulley shown in the 2nd picture with the one in the first picture and its an odd match with the belt The belt covers like 60% of the new tensioner which explains the notching im seeing in the belt goddamnit autozone. I thought it was just an weird but compatible design. ****ing great.

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