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    M52 tensioner

    It’s come time for me to replace my belt tensioner and I was wondering if I have a mechanical tensioner can I switch to a hydronic one or no. 1997 E36 328i m52b28 automatic convertible.

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    Yes you can, but it has to be a conversion kit.
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-E36-E39...A/192264854892
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    Click the search button, select "search single content type", select the "e36 sub forum" specifically, try the "search titles" then try the "search entire posts".

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