Sucks on the bolt extraction. I concur on the penetrant though. Those bolts can be stuck from corrosion. Probably why I broke one of those tensioners. It was the hydraulic style and didn't have a lot of thickness in the metal wrapped supporting that bolt area.
Gates would be fine, too. I use Gates on all domestic cars. Prefer Contitech belts and INA tensioners and pulleys for my BMWs. __________________ 
1992 325iC M Technic appearance Diamantschwarz 5 spd. heated seats
1993 325iC Schwarz II 5 spd. SOLD
1997 318ti Active Boston Gruen, Sandgrau w/M Technic interior swap Millpoint Gray
1999 M Roadster Dakar Yellow II, Dinan Stage 3 software, high flow throttle body, and CAI
2001 Z3 3.0i Coupe Black Sapphire Metallic
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