<p>11288585243</p> <h2>Description</h2> <div class="extended__specifications"> <div class="grid-x grid-margin-x grid-margin-y"> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__details"> <h3>Details</h3> <dl> <dt>SKU:</dt> <dd>BMW-11288585243</dd> <dd></dd> <dt>Made in:</dt> <dd>France<span> </span><span title="We do our best to keep this information updated and accurate, but we cannot guarantee Country of Origin as manufacturers may permanently change their location without any notice."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> <dt>Quality:</dt> <dd>Genuine<span> </span><span title="This is a product that we have sourced from the local dealer network and is the same part that the dealership would offer you to install on your car today. This part will come branded by the vehicle manufacturer (BMW, Volvo, Audi, etc.) and often at a premium cost. In nearly every instance the part inside the box will have been manufactured by one of their approved OE Suppliers such as Bosch, Hella, Mann, or Lemforder, or many others. Genuine parts from FCP will be sourced from a dealer and in the car manufacturer’s packaging."><i class="fas fa-question-circle"></i></span> </dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__oeNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>OE Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>11288585243</dd> </dl> </div> </div> <div class="cell small-12 medium-4"> <div class="extended__mfgNumbers"> <dl> <dt> <h3>MFG Numbers</h3> </dt> <dd>N/A</dd> </dl> </div> </div> </div> </div> <div class="extended__moreInfo"> <h3>Product Information</h3> <div class="extended__brandDetails"><br></div> <strong>Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley</strong> <p>The drive belt idler pulley works in conjunction with the tensioner pulley/tensioner assembly to maintain tension on the belt as well as guide the belt. Idler pulleys are also used to achieve ideal belt routing around the engine drive accessories such as the power steering pump, water pump, A/C compressor, and alternator.</p> <p>The idler pulley is an often overlooked maintenance item but it is just as important as the belt tensioner itself. In most cases it is recommended to replace the idler pulley at the same time as the belt tensioner.</p> <strong>Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley Failure Symptoms</strong> <ul> <li>Visible wear or grooves on pulley</li> <li>Belt squealing</li> <li>Chirping or grinding sounds coming from pulley bearing</li> <li>Odd or uneven belt wear</li> <li>Misalignment of pulley when compared to mounting surface</li> </ul> <h4>About Genuine BMW</h4> <p>The original parts used by BMW to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine BMW” brand. When ordering a Genuine BMW part you are guaranteed to get the same part that you would pick up from your local dealerships part department. Genuine BMW parts have been built to BMW’s stringent standards and are the same quality of the original parts used to build your Ultimate Driving Machine.</p> <p>You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your BMW are not necessarily manufactured by BMW. No cause for concern, as BMW designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for BMW for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Lemforder-parts/">Lemforder</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/ZF-parts">ZF</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Sachs-parts">Sachs</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Bosch-parts">Bosch</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Valeo-parts">Valeo</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Zimmermann-parts">Zimmermann</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/VDO-parts/">Siemens VDO</a>,<span> </span><a href="https://www.fcpeuro.com/Corteco-parts">Corteco</a>, and