INA US FT10391 belt tensioner for the 1994-1995 BMW 540i V8 4.0L and other vehicles keeps the engine's drive belt under tension. Also called an accessory drive belt tensioner, it sits in the front end auxiliary drive and takes up belt slack.
- BDC FEAD tensioner pulley
- Vibration damping in the smallest installation spaces
- Made for today's high-load engines
Quick facts
- Part: INA US FT10391 belt tensioner
- Also called: accessory drive belt tensioner
- Fits: 1994-1995 BMW 540i V8 4.0L and other vehicles
A squealing or fluttering belt, or a rattle from the pulley, can mean a worn tensioner. None of these alone proves the tensioner is at fault, since a worn belt makes similar noise.
Fits
It also fits the 1994-1995 BMW 530i V8 3.0L and the 1993-1995 BMW 740i V8 4.0L, and each of those cars takes one. If your car is not named here, open the "Vehicles it fits" section and check your exact model and engine.
Specifications
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Type: BDC FEAD tensioner pulley
- Country of origin: Slovakia
Interchange: 7803-21066 · 10-0034 · GA350.40
11 28 1 702 013 · 11 28 1 747 461 · 1 702 013 · 1 747 461 · VKM 38211 · 49059 · APV2060 · 55029 · 38066 · T38066 · 5310391100 · 20030015
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
11 28 1 702 013, 11 28 1 747 461, 1 702 013, 1 747 461, 49059, APV2060, 55029, 38066, 7803-21066, T38066, 5310391100, 10-0034, VKM 38211, GA35040, GA350.40, 20030015
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the right 530i belt tensioner for a 1994-1995 BMW 530i V8 3.0L?
Yes. INA US FT10391 is listed for the 1994-1995 BMW 530i V8 3.0L, and that car takes one.
Will this BMW 540i belt tensioner fit the 1997 540i V8 4.4L?
Yes. INA US FT10391 is listed for the 1997 BMW 540i V8 4.4L as well as the 1994-1995 BMW 540i V8 4.0L, with one per car.
What does FEAD mean on this INA belt tensioner?
FEAD stands for front end auxiliary drive. This tensioner is a BDC FEAD tensioner pulley, made to damp vibration in tight installation spaces on high-load engines.
How can I tell if this belt tensioner is wearing out?
Belt squeal, flutter or a rattle near the pulley can mean wear. With the engine off and cool, look at the belt for cracks or fraying and at the pulley for rust or oil; a shop can test it running.
Does INA US FT10391 replace VKM 38211?
Yes. VKM 38211 is listed as an interchange number for INA US FT10391, so shops and parts counters can match it by that number.
