What’s the difference between these two Drive Belt kits?

FireBlaze · 10-21-2019, 11:47 PM

I’m hearing the belt squeaking now even when the engine is hot. I’m gonna try to DIY this and am confused at which kit would replace all the pulleys.

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11287628653kt

And

https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11288604266kt

They sound like they accomplish the same thing but they’re definitely different. Any insight?

IllSic_Design · 10-21-2019, 11:52 PM

One of them includes ALL of the idler pulleys and the other doesn't. If you're changing one pulley/tensioner than you might as well(read should) replace them all

FireBlaze · 10-22-2019, 12:04 AM

How come belt tensioner in the 2nd link looks different than the 1st link? Both kits are supposed to fit my N55 but the 2nd link seems wrong. Can you confirm? Thanks!

IllSic_Design · 10-22-2019, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by FireBlaze

How come belt tensioner in the 2nd link looks different than the 1st link? Both kits are supposed to fit my N55 but the 2nd link seems wrong. Can you confirm? Thanks!

Yeah I just noticed that too. I'm not sure man, I've got a N54 and don't know exactly what the setup looks like on a N55

kkasson · 10-23-2019, 02:38 PM

The part number for the tensioner in the second link is listed as only applying to F-generation cars. I think FCP Euro's fitment list is just incorrect.

FireBlaze · 10-23-2019, 03:38 PM

Thanks for the confirmation! I'll order the 1st kit.

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FireBlaze Private First Class 67 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	What’s the difference between these two Drive Belt kits? I’m hearing the belt squeaking now even when the engine is hot. I’m gonna try to DIY this and am confused at which kit would replace all the pulleys. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11287628653kt And https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...-11288604266kt They sound like they accomplish the same thing but they’re definitely different. Any insight? __________________ VRSF DP, VRSF 7" Intercooler, BMS OCC, Stg 2 LPFP, Custom MHD E30 Tune, Late Model E-Series N55
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IllSic_Design Colonel 2124 Rep 2,758 Posts Drives: 09 E92 335i Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Northern California iTrader: (1)	One of them includes ALL of the idler pulleys and the other doesn't. If you're changing one pulley/tensioner than you might as well(read should) replace them all
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FireBlaze Private First Class 67 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	How come belt tensioner in the 2nd link looks different than the 1st link? Both kits are supposed to fit my N55 but the 2nd link seems wrong. Can you confirm? Thanks! __________________ VRSF DP, VRSF 7" Intercooler, BMS OCC, Stg 2 LPFP, Custom MHD E30 Tune, Late Model E-Series N55
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kkasson Lieutenant 187 Rep 589 Posts Drives: 07 BMW 328i, 08 BMW 528i Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: CA iTrader: (0)	The part number for the tensioner in the second link is listed as only applying to F-generation cars. I think FCP Euro's fitment list is just incorrect.
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10-23-2019, 03:38 PM	#6
FireBlaze Private First Class 67 Rep 143 Posts Drives: 2013 E92 335i 6MT M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Torrance, CA iTrader: (0)	Thanks for the confirmation! I'll order the 1st kit. __________________ VRSF DP, VRSF 7" Intercooler, BMS OCC, Stg 2 LPFP, Custom MHD E30 Tune, Late Model E-Series N55
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