2008 BMW 528i Idler Pulleys

This Litens pulley is manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to BMW. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and as the pulley component on automatic tensioner applications. The Litens replacement part meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part (with the exception of not having the car manufacturer’s logo or part number applied to the part). As with the O.E. part, the replace part is made in France using the O.E. specified materials and design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Applications include BMW 3.0L vehicles. This is the complete assembly including the pulley, mounting bolt, backside washer, and plastic bolt cap. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit, and performance.
• Heavy Duty Plastic Pulley with close tolerance ball bearing pocket and precision surface control.
• Includes all mounting hardware and plastic bolt cap.
• Pulley Assemblies save time and ensure “like new” performance
• Running surface designed and engineered for proper belt tracking.

Dayco idler/tensioner pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and longer belt life. In addition to stamped, forged steel and powdered metal pulleys, Dayco also designs ultra-strong plastic pulleys with specially formulated glass-filled polymers that resist wear & tear. Premium lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals ensure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life.

Product Features:

• Designed for the majority of automotive vehicle applications on the road today.
• High-quality materials help resist wear and improve belt life
• Features premium lubricated bearings to extend service life
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

Litens Automotive is the original equipment (O.E.) supplier for this application. This genuine Litens replacement pulley is also manufactured by Litens, the world’s largest supplier of original equipment power transmission products. Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction ensures long life and trouble-free performance. This pulley meets or exceeds all original equipment fit, form, and performance characteristics. For maximum performance and durability, always use genuine Litens components. Litens is the world’s largest supplier of original equipment (O.E.) power transmission products. At Litens, we design systems that are more efficient, resulting in tangible fuel economy/emissions benefits. Litens holds over 2000 patents and continues to respond to the ever-changing automotive industry by investing heavily in new technology, facilities, and people. 90% of our line is made of products coming from the OE manufacturer, which makes the Litens Tensioning Products portfolio the purest OE tensioning line in the North American aftermarket.

Product Features:

• Heavy duty thermoplastic pulley construction
• OE-spec sealed ball bearings with synthetic grease and double lip seals for long life
• Installation instructions included

Gates is a leading manufacturer of Original Equipment (OE) idler pulleys. Gates DriveAlign(R) Idler Pulleys meet or exceed OE specifications. High quality, high strength bearings run cooler and last longer than original bearings. DriveAlign Idler Pulleys are built to last by resisting dirt, salt, and other under-hood contaminants. Designed for use on automobiles and light trucks as locked center tensioning, automatic belt tensioning and idler pulleys.

Product Features:

• Steel and thermoplastic construction designed to tight manufacturing tolerances for high durability and quality performance
• Built to last thanks to superior resistance to dirt, salt, chemicals, and other contaminants that can be found under the hood
• Original equipment quality suitable for virtually all domestic and import vehicles in today’s fleet
• The bearings meet or exceed OE standards with application-specific speed and load requirements, to withstand high temperatures under the hood.
• Premium bearings eliminate bearing noise
• Mounting hardware included for some popular applications
• Reliable operation in harsh conditions

Our front end auxiliary drive (FEAD) solutions ensure outstanding vibration damping in the smallest of installation spaces in today¿s high-load engines. Besides offering a complete selection of individual components, individually-assembled FEAD kits allow holistic maintenance that help avoid secondary damages.