BMW 745i Belts and Hoses

This Litens belt tensioner is supplied by the original equipment (O.E.) tensioner supplier and meets all form, fit, and performance characteristics of the original equipment part. This tensioner is produced for serpentine belt routing applications and is made of high strength steel for improved life and durability. This part corresponds to the 2001-2008 BMW 7-Series and X5 applications. The tensioner maintains the O.E. round spring technology as well as the internal damping design specified for this application. This higher damping consequently reduces arm motion and wear as well as an optimized install feature for ease on tensioner replacement. 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.

Air Pump Hose

Modular coolant hoses are on many of today’s vehicles and are much more complex than the standard molded hoses of the past. Modular coolant hoses are hose assemblies with one or more components built into the hose. Some examples of these components include hose branches, quick connectors, valves, sensors, bleeders and flow restrictors. Manufactured identical or equivalent to the OE hose, modular coolant hoses will keep your vehicle’s cooling system running properly and efficiently for years to come.

Product Features:

• Specifically-engineered materials resist collapse under vacuum
• Engineered to resist electrochemical degradation ┐ the leading cause of hose failure
• EPDM tube: synthetic fiber knit reinforcement, heat-, ozone- and chemical coolant-resistant EPDM cover
• Manufactured with OEM-exact hose components (quick connects, branch connectors/tees, sensors, etc.)
• Meets SAE 20R3 EC Class D1 under 25mm (1 in.) ID, SAE 20R4 EC Class D1 for 25mm (1 in.) ID and over
• Temperature Range: -40 Deg. F to +257 Deg. F (-40 Deg. C to +125 Deg. C)
• Note: Gates recommends replacing clamps each time a new coolant hose is installed
• Caution: Do not use for fuel or oil transfer applications

The INA Accessory Belt Idler Pulley is a direct fit OEM replacement that contains the same high quality craftsmanship as the original equipment it replaces.

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent and a direct fit application.
• Precision bearing
• OE High quality pulley assembly
• Durable long life performance.

Dayco No Slack Idler/Tensioner Pulleys are built with smoother surfaces and tighter dimensional tolerances, which translates to less vibration and therefore longer belt life. This pulley includes lifetime lubricated ball bearings and double high temperature seals to assure peak bearing performance, the most critical element of a pulley’s service life. This specific “flat”, serpentine belt driven assembly pulley contains specially formulated glass-filled polymers to insure a high strength, cooler running, and wear resistant “plastic” pulley.

Product Features:

• Lifetime lubricated ball bearings
• Double high temperature seals to assure peak bearing performance
• Flat assembly pulley that contains specially formulated glass-filled polymers to insure a high strength, cooler running, wear resistant “plastic” pulley
• Meets or exceeds OE quality

Water Pump O-Ring

Bando USA has been a leading OE supplier to automotive manufacturers for over 50 years and Bando serpentine belts are original equipment on over 70% of the top 10 selling vehicles in North America. Bando USA will not compromise on critical quality measurements. Bando belts are produced to the same, more precise OE metric size to deliver an exact fit within the millimeter, ensuring a perfect fit every time. In addition to exact metric sizing, Bando USA aftermarket serpentine belts provide true OE performance for its aftermarket belts, as they are produced on the same manufacturing lines as the OE belts. Installation Note: The manufacturer recommends checking and/or replacing idler and tensioner bearings when replacing the serpentine belts

Product Features:

• OE-Equivalent.
• Direct fit for easy installation.
• Resistant against wear, oil and heat.
• Strong tensile cords limit stretching.
• Supports higher horsepower loads.
• Made from high strength synthetic rubber.

Built for passenger cars and light-duty trucks, Dayco’s extensive line of Poly Rib serpentine belts are engineered for high mileage, demanding drives found in today’s vehicles. As the manufacturer of the first original equipment multi-ribbed serpentine belt, Dayco’s commitment to automotive product excellence and innovation is unwavering. The Dayco Poly Rib W Profile serpentine belt is the most innovative advancement in serpentine belt design in more than 30 years. Developed through extensive laboratory and actual road mileage testing, this unique rib profile EPDM belt has been engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives and help eliminate noisy belt conditions. Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds, the Dayco W Poly Rib serpentine belt delivers more than just OE-required quality. It delivers the solution to troublesome drive problems.

Product Features:

• Constructed with aramid-reinforced EPDM compounds
• Engineered to conform to high mileage, worn or misaligned drives
• Helps eliminate noisy belt conditions Related Documents: (PDF 63.78 KB)

Expansion Tank Hose

Hose – Vacuum

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old quick connect fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

This Litens supplied pulley is manufactured by the original equipment (O.E.) manufacturer. This part is specifically designed for BMW applications. 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. 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.

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

This pulley is supplied by Litens Automotive – inventor of the first automatic belt tensioner in 1979 and today the world’s largest supplier of Original Equipment (O.E.) belt tensioning and routing products. This pulley assembly is produced for BMW serpentine belt routing applications . Produced by the original equipment manufacturer, this pulleys conforms to original equipment material and tolerances specifications and meets performance and durability requirements. Made in Germany 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 supplier of this original equipment assembly
• Pre-assembled serpentine belt idler with 2 plastic pulleys and a dust cap.
• Glass Reinforced thermoplastic for optimized dimensional control and running surface durability.
• Precise dimensional tolerance for smooth operation and long life
• Service free sealed ball bearing. Molded-in ball bearing for optimal fit and long life

Designed to be direct replacements for OE hoses and assemblies, Rein hoses are identical, from the size and shape of their branches to the thermoplastic quick connect fittings when called for by the original manufacturer. Rein hose systems, feature integrated thermoplastic couplings, O-ring seals, and multiple connections that branch out to various engine components. Rein Automotive hoses are designed to fit just like the OE hose. No more cutting hoses to fit or repurposing old “quick connect” fittings.

Product Features:

• Direct OE replacement for European cars
• Integrated thermoplastic couplings and O-ring seals
• Designed to go directly from the shelf to the vehicle. No cutting is ever needed
• All cooling-water hose inner linings are resistant to electrochemical cracking
• high strength and resistance to oil, mud, salt, road debris, and ozone
• Resistance to distilled water and water ethylene glycol mixtures
• Resistance to air temperatures of up to 135C

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.

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

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
• Made in the USA

Import or domestic, car or truck, every vehicle can depend on the superior quality of Gates precision fit Micro-V belts. With advanced technology that matches the OE size, construction and materials, Gates Micro-V ensures optimal vehicle performance.

Product Features:

• Special belt construction eliminates belt noise, reduces tension loss and solves problem drive applications
• EPDM rubber constructions resist cracking on the rib surface
• Meets or exceeds all specifications from the Original Equipment Manufacturer
• Tensioner Replacement is Recommended (if equipped)
• Unique form grinding of each individual belt assures precise dimensional control.
• Meets or exceeds SAE J1459, SAE J2432, and SAE J1596 specifications.

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

Dayco ela (elastic) or stretch belts are specifically designed for two, three, and four point drives that are designed to use self-tensioning belts. Although these belts may look like standard poly rib belts, they are very different. These specially designed elastic belts have self-tensioning capabilities required by specific OE drives. Vehicles that are manufactured with stretch belts must replace them with stretch belts. These belts are not interchangeable with standard constructed belts of their same size. Dayco ela belts utilize a proprietary EPDM construction that is designed to elongate over the fixed pulley system, and then maintain the required belt tension over the life of the belt. The backbone behind the Dayco ela belt is its specially developed polyamide tensile member, which allows for high elongation required for installation, yet provides the proper tension maintenance properties to transmit the accessory loads demanded for the drive. This belt construction incorporates a wear resistant EPDM rib material, along with a highly elastic EPDM cushion rubber that surrounds the polyamide tensile cord, thus providing the required adhesion and flexibility to maintain lasting performance. Stretch belts have unique installation instructions depending on the OE application. Installation may require a specialized tool for the application or a simple zip tie. Do not attempt to install by prying the belt on the pulleys. Dayco provides detailed instructions on the reverse side of the sleeve.

Product Features:

• Utilizes a proprietary EPDM construction that is designed to elongate over the fixed pulley system, and then maintain the required belt tension over the life of the belt
• Specially developed polyamide tensile member, which allows for high elongation required for installation, yet provides the proper tension maintenance properties to transmit the accessory loads demanded for the drive
• Incorporates a wear resistant EPDM rib material, along with a highly elastic EPDM cushion rubber that surrounds the polyamide tensile cord, thus providing the required adhesion and flexibility to maintain lasting performance
• These specially designed elastic belts have self-tensioning capabilities required by specific OE drives designed for a stretch belt

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

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 mileage, worn or misaligned drives and helps eliminate noisy belt conditions. Dayco poly rib serpentine belts offer extensive flexibility and longer service life, while handling higher workloads and temperatures.

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

Dayco ela self-tensioning belts incorporate a wear-resistant EPDM rib material, along with a highly elastic EPDM cushion rubber that surrounds the polyamide tensile cord, thus providing the required adhesion and flexibility to maintain lasting performance. The backbone behind the Dayco ela self-tensioning belt is its polyamide tensile member, which allows the high elongation required for installation, yet provides the proper tension maintenance properties to transmit the accessory loads demanded for the drive.

Product Features:

• Designed for two- to four-point drives that do not require automatic or manual tensioning
• Provides self-tensioning capabilities required by specific OE drives designed for a ‘stretch’ belt
• Elasticity allows for long-lasting performance and proper tension