This part is listed by BMW as BMW part number 11281717210 (11-28-1-717-210) and is described as Hydraulic Belt Tensioner, for the Air Conditioning / AC Belt, as used on M50/M52/S50/S52 US engines found in E36 3 series, E39 5 series, and Z3 roadster/coupe models.
This style belt tensioner was found in BMWs through about 1998/1999. Check your fitment carefully, especially on the 1999 models, where there was a changeover from an older engine type to a newer one.
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BMW Fitments:
3 Series
E36 (92-99) > 323ic
E36 (92-99) > 323is
E36 (92-99) > 325i
E36 (92-99) > 325ic
E36 (92-99) > 325is
E36 (92-99) > 328i
E36 (92-99) > 328ic
E36 (92-99) > 328is
E36 (92-99) > M3 (1995)
E36 (92-99) > M3 (96-99)
5 Series
E34 (89-95) > 525i M50
5 Series
E39 (97-03) > 528i 97-98
Z Series
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 2.8 97-98
E36/7 / E36/8 Z3 (96-02) > Z3 M - S52
