Serpentine Belt - BMW, Gates, Continental or Other brand?

SuperCNJ · Mar 29, 2022

Just after some advice on which serpentine belt to go for and is there any difference in quality between them?

I guess the sensible choice as always is probably to stick with BMW original but it's over twice the price and I was wondering if it's worth it or are other brands just as good? BTW This is for an N55 engine.

Any experiences to share?

Autosri · Mar 29, 2022

I'd be happy to fit any of those 3 to be honest and I'm pretty sure mines a gates branded one

aaronblack · Mar 30, 2022

I changed mine with Continental if that helps.

jonwilli · Mar 30, 2022

I've used Continental and Gates belts and pulleys on my BMW's and never had any problems. From what I have read I believe that Gates may be the OEM manufacturer but always hard to fully substantiate.

SuperCNJ · Mar 30, 2022

Cheers guys, sounds like going with Gates or Continental is just as good as an original BMW one!

Thanks a lot!

waldorf · Apr 2, 2022

Any advise please on the type/model I need for my E88?
N43B20 engine with aircon, electric steering, can't find the correct one.
Same with the E84, several options show up, N47D20c with aircon and hydraulic steering.
Thanks.

M3AN · Apr 3, 2022

waldorf said:
Any advise please on the type/model I need for my E88?
N43B20 engine with aircon, electric steering, can't find the correct one.
Same with the E84, several options show up, N47D20c with aircon and hydraulic steering.
Thanks.

I think there's only one, 7PKx1104? But verify with your VIN.

https://www.bmwsections.com/info/drivebelt-e90.php

https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=UM52-EUR-10-2012-E88-BMW-120i&diagId=11_4060

waldorf · Apr 3, 2022

Thanks! Used your links and other sites as cross references and ordered a 7PK1104 and 6DPK1817.

Serpentine Belt - BMW, Gates, Continental or Other brand?

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