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BMW Part Number11 31 7 512 519

Chain tensioner and guide rail

E46 316Ci, 316i, 316ti · one of 2 types

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Fits E46 316i, 316ti 2002–04 — N40, N45 engines

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Chain tensioner and guide rail – BMW diagram

Callout 02 on BMW’s drawing “Timing and valve train-timing chain”. Open the drawing →

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Genuine BMW part 11 31 7 512 519: Chain tensioner and guide rail. You will find it under Engine (CAMSHAFT). It supersedes the older number 11 31 7 557 948, so a part carrying that number is the same part.

Fits E46 316i and 316ti (2002–2004), sedan, coupe and compact, with the N40 or N45 engines.

BMW draws it on the Timing and valve train-timing chain drawing. It weighs about 320 g (0.7 lb). It also comes in BMW kit Repair kit, open timing chain, top (11 31 2 420 002).

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Details

EnginesN40, N45
Weight0.32 kg

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

  • 11 31 7 512 519currentOut of stock
  • 11 31 7 557 948replaced by 11 31 7 512 519

The other parts on BMW’s drawing “Timing and valve train-timing chain”. Open the drawing →

#PartIn stockAction
01Timing chain6 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
02Chain tensioner and guide rail · this part3 numbers at this calloutOut of stock
03Slide rail4 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
04Adjustment unit, outlet camshaft2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
05Adjustment unit, inlet camshaft2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
06SprocketOut of stockRequest
07Chain tensionerOut of stockRequest
08Gasket ringOut of stockRequest
09Bearing boltOut of stockRequest
10Bearing boltOut of stockRequest
11Torx boltOut of stockRequest
12Guide shieldOut of stockRequest
13ISA screwOut of stockRequest
14Impulse sending wheel3 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
15Collar screwOut of stockRequest
16Torx bolt2 numbers at this calloutOut of stockRequest
17Guide shieldOut of stockRequest

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