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Chain tensioner

BMW Part Number:11 31 7 838 675
11317838675short number 7838675
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Fits E36 / E46 — M3 3.2, M3, M3 CSL
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Chain tensioner — a genuine BMW part, number 11 31 7 838 675. The number stamped on the part is 11317838675; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 7838675. You will find it on our Engine shelf, under CAMSHAFT. It supersedes the older number 1404438, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

It fits the E36 sedan, coupe and convertible (M3, 1996–1999), with the S52 engine. It also fits the E46 coupe and convertible (M3, 2001–2006), with the S54 engine.

BMW draws it on 4 diagrams, among them Timing - Timing Chain Lower P (11_1597) and Timing and valve train-timing chain (11_3005). It weighs about 210 g (0.5 lb).

We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.

Details

BMW Part Number11 31 7 838 675
Also written as113178386757838675
QualityGenuine BMW · OEM

Every used part is inspected and graded before listing. Condition grades:

  • Good — minimal wear, fully functional.
  • Fair — normal wear, fully functional.
  • Acceptable — visible wear, still functional.

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