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BMW Part Number11 31 1 738 700

Chain tensioner

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Fits E36 320i–M3 & more · E46 320i–330i & more 1990–2003

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Chain tensioner – BMW diagram

Callout 07 on BMW’s drawing “timing gear timing chain top”. Open the drawing →

Also shown on timing gear timing chain top, Valve train,timing chain,upper/intake, timing gear timing chain top.

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Genuine BMW part 11 31 1 738 700: Chain tensioner. You will find it under Engine (CAMSHAFT). It supersedes the older number 11 31 1 726 502, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

Fits E36 320i, 323i, 325i, 328i and M3 (1992–1999) with the M50, M52, S50 or S52 engines. Also fits E46 320i, 323i and 325i (1999–2006), sedan, coupe, convertible and touring, with the M52, M54 or M56 engines.

BMW draws it on 10 drawings, among them two timing gear timing chain top drawings. It weighs about 240 g (0.5 lb). It also comes in BMW kit Repair kit (06 10 8 300 075).

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Details

EnginesM50, M52, M54, M56, S50, S52
Weight0.24 kg

Used parts are inspected and graded: Good (minimal wear), Fair (normal wear) or Acceptable (visible wear). All fully working. Returns: 30 days if a part arrives damaged or not as described.

BMW has renumbered this part. All of these numbers are the same part.

  • 11 31 1 738 700currentOut of stock
  • 11 31 1 726 502replaced by 11 31 1 738 700

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “timing gear timing chain top”. Open the drawing →

#PartIn stockAction
01Timing chainOut of stockRequest
02SprocketOut of stockRequest
03Impulse sending wheelOut of stockRequest
04ScrewOut of stockRequest
05Guide railOut of stockRequest
06Torx boltOut of stockRequest
07Chain tensioner · this partOut of stock
08Hex Bolt with washerOut of stockRequest
09Hex Bolt with washerOut of stockRequest
10Hex Bolt with washerOut of stockRequest
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