BMW 318i Belts and Hoses

Gates Vulco-Flex(R) II hose will bend in almost any direction. It easily replicates the angles and planes of a wide variety of expensive original equipment coolant hose, for quick, easy replacement.

Product Features:

• Improved sealing surface for greater leak resistance
• Their high flexibility makes installation easier
• Maximum vehicle coverage with minimal inventory
• Resistant to heat, oil and ozone
• Rated for SAE 20R5 Class D-2 performance
• Temperature range: up to +257 degrees Celsius. F (+125 Deg. C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing the clamps and connectors each time a new radiator hose is installed.
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transport applications.

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

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.

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 and 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

This replacement accessory drive belt idler pulley has been engineered to match the function and performance of the original pulley on select vehicle years, makes and models, properly restoring critical vehicle operations.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this accessory drive belt idler pulley matches the fit and function of the original equipment pulley on specified vehicles
• Restores performance – fixes a failed, squealing or groaning noise from a worn idler pulley
• Application specific – reverse engineered from the original design on certain vehicle years, makes and models
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and quality specialists in the United States

This pulley is manufactured by the original equipment pulley supplier to ensure proper fit and performance. This pulley is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and conforms to original equipment material, tolerances, and specifications. This replacement part is made in Germany to the O.E. specified design and meets all performance and durability requirements. Heavy duty thermoplastic construction. This is a 70mm flat pulley (without flange) for BMW applications. 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 Glass Reinforced Polymer Pulley for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability
• Installation instructions included.

The Dayco flex radiator hose replaces straight or molded radiator hoses on a wide range of engine applications. Precision molded in standard lengths, it features a knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction. This hose is designed to prevent splitting, ballooning and elongation as well as resist ozone and other detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40øF (-40øC) to +257øF (+125øC). With corrugations that provide excellent hose flexibility without flattening or collapsing, the Dayco flex radiator hose also features a helical steel coil spring for increased flexibility.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet OE specifications
• Not suitable for oil or heat transfer
• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-2 requirements for improved service hoses
• This hose is designed to prevent splitting, ballooning, and elongation

The Dayco flex radiator hose replaces straight or molded radiator hoses on a wide range of engine applications. Precision molded in standard lengths, it features a knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction. This hose is designed to prevent splitting, ballooning and elongation as well as resist ozone and other detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40øF (-40øC) to +257øF (+125øC). With corrugations that provide excellent hose flexibility without flattening or collapsing, the Dayco flex radiator hose also features a helical steel coil spring for increased flexibility.

Product Features:

• Designed to meet OE specifications
• Not suitable for oil or heat transfer
• Meets SAE J20R4, Class D-2 requirements for improved service hoses
• This hose is designed to prevent splitting, ballooning, and elongation

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

The Driveworks belt is designed to provide better belt-to-pulley contact. The specialized rubber compound incorporates a high temperature polymer formulated to maximize load carrying requirements and belt life. This Driveworks ribbed belt has been constructed and engineered to meet the stringent demands of today’s automotive drive systems. The Driveworks ribbed belt delivers long-lasting dependable belt life.

Product Features:

• Constructed with heat and ozone resistant EPDM rubber
• Fiber is added to the rib stock to reinforce the rubber and reduce noise from worn and misaligned pulleys
• Made with treated polyester cord to reduce belt stretch

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This Litens hydraulic actuator is manufactured by the Original Equipment (O.E.) supplier of this popular BMW tensioner component. This “O.E. Exact”

Product Features:

• Manufactured by the original equipment part supplier to ensure proper form, fit, and performance.
• Hydraulic tensioning technology
• Installation instructions included.
• No Tensioner or pulley Included
• Professional Mechanics will change this tensioner in approx. 20 minutes to 1 hour.
• Accessory drive belts and tensioners are manufactured with similar design life targets. Since belt removal is required to change the tensioner, replacing both will extend the system service life and lower labor costs versus individual replacement.

Dayco has combined raw-edge construction and a smooth top to ensure high performance on vehicles and drives that utilize V-belts. The Dayco high performance V-belt delivers more flexibility and increases airflow around the belt so it runs cooler and lasts longer. Three plies of neoprene impregnated fabric resist heat, oil and grease while a specially-formulated treatment of the polyester cord provides the strength, stability and reliability that are required for one of the most innovative, top-performing V-belts.

Product Features:

•  Provides greater durability and flexibility – 35% stronger than all previous versions
• Prevents electromechanical interference issues on modern vehicles
•  Resists heat, oil and grease

Constructed with aramid reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco poly-V serpentine belt delivers  more than just OE quality. Developed through extensive laboratory and road testing, the rib profile in this EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mile

Product Features:

• Provides full coverage for today’s light-duty vehicle market, especially vehicles with troublesome drives
• Engineered to help address noise issues caused by the belt drive 
• Capable of handling more extreme temperatures and workloads

The Driveworks V-Belt is manufactured with top quality components to deliver the maximum power and performance on all passenger cars and light duty trucks in service today.

Product Features:

• This belt is made with bottom cogs to provide the maximum flexibility and grip required on v-belt drives
• Polyester cords provide extreme tension-holding capability for longer belt life
• The raw edge belt design delivers the maximum gripping power
• The highly engineered rubber compounds are resistant to under hood heat and ozone deterioration

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Rein Automotive OE quality radiator hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.

Gates Vulco-Flex(R) II hose will bend in almost any direction. It easily replicates the angles and planes of a wide variety of expensive original equipment coolant hose, for quick, easy replacement.

Product Features:

• Improved sealing surface for greater leak resistance
• High flexibility for easy installation
• Maximum vehicle coverage with minimal inventory
• Resistant to heat, oil and ozone
• Rated for SAE 20R5 Class D-2 performance
• Temperature range: up to +257 Degrees F (+125 Degrees C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transport applications.

Providing reliable service in applications requiring molded hoses, the Dayco heater hose is designed to replace OEM coolant hoses. Made with the same bends and routing as the original assembly, this molded hose is meant to fit the vehicle precisely. The knitted reinforcement and synthetic EPDM construction provide high-strength performance and resistance to detrimental environmental elements, coolants and temperature variations of -40°F (-40°C) to +257°F (+125°C) and the “quick connect” end allows for fast, convenient installation.

Product Features:

• Meets the requirements of SAE J20R3, Class D-1
• Designed to meet Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684, which prevents inner tube deterioration caused by the build-up of static electric charges
• Engineered as an OEM replacement
• Meets Type EC electro-chemical requirements as specified in SAE J1684

Rein Automotive OE quality heater hoses fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and hose assemblies, Rein hoses are identical to the OEM, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Reduces installation time.
• No cutting, refitting or adjusting the hose.
• Prevents leaks and comebacks from reusing old quick connectors and o-rings.
• Resistant to heat, salt, road debris, oil and other contaminants.