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Old 02-01-2020, 01:37 PM
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I;NA brand

Has anyone used INA tensioners and pulleys?

I ask solely due to an availability issue here in the Middle East. They are talked about like they are good but.... for all I know the company has hired folks for good reviews in dusty environments

Let me know if you have any firsthand or even secondhand experience with their suitability, longevity, etc.

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Many original BMW pulley parts made by INA.
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I thought they were supposed to be better but have had 2 fail after about 2 years so I don't think I will go out of my way INA any more.
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I thought they were supposed to be better but have had 2 fail after about 2 years so I don't think I will go out of my way INA any more.
Interesting. I've never have problem with them.
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Thanks!

I'm going to tally this as...

Should be ok = 1
Bad = 1
Good =

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Many original BMW pulley parts made by INA.
I agree. As far as I know, INA is the OE supplier for the tensioners and pulleys on my 2001 3.0i.

Happy with mine.

So count me as a "good."
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Thanks!

I'm going to tally this as...

Should be ok = 1
Bad = 1
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I've used Ina brand tensioners and idlers in my E36, E46, E53 (2x), E70 and my kid's B8 A4. Not a single issue.
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Should be ok = 1
Bad = 1
Good = 5

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Awesome.

Picking up tomorrow full set 42.50 USD in downtown dusty Riyadh

Thanks everyone!

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Chalk me up as another INA user. OE supplier that I've never had a problem with.
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