Timing chain tensioner(non vanos m50)

[Stevoyayaya3]

Can someone point me in the right direction to some part numbers or something. I've noticed there are two different kinds of tensioner a for the lower tensioner. Any idea which parts I'll need? Any help would be great. Thanks guys

[dynoclimb]

http://realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?...58&hg=11&fg=25

[Stevoyayaya3]

I've seen that diagram, but there is two different versions. Is the non vanos only 94?

[dynoclimb]

"BMW redesigned the tensioner in later years of the E36 and offers an upgraded tensioner that can be used in place of the older one on 325/328 six-cylinder models. Thus, replacing the chain tensioner, which is a very easy process, typically solves the problem of the noisy chain."

From http://www.pelicanparts.com/BMW/tech...er-Upgrade.htm

[Roysneon]

IIRC you use the s50 part for M50/M50tu and the s52 for m52. I think.

[Stevoyayaya3]

Thanks so much guys

[Wanganstyle]

IIRC you use the s50 part for M50/M50tu and the s52 for m52. I think.

I used S54 tensioner for my S52 and the 24v e30's M52 and a prior m50

they are all interchangeable and the same price; buy whichever one you like