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The cooling system is arguably the weakest point in numerous BMWs. If you drive an aging BMW or plan on taking your car to the track like we do, we recommend beefing up your cooling system before going to the track. Generally, the main components in your cooling system that are prone to failure include the following: expansion tank, factory hoses, water pump, thermostat, fan (especially if your vehicle comes factory with a clutch fan), and radiator. Factory BMW expansion tanks are plastic and prone to either breaking off at connection points or combusting. As factory rubber hoses age they either crack or break over time - we offer silicone cooling hose upgrades for most applications to avoid future failures. If you have an older vehicle, your water pump likely comes from the factory with a plastic impeller - we offer upgraded water pumps with metal impellers that are far more reliable. Newer model BMWs utilize electric water pumps - BMW spent millions of dollars engineering these water pumps, but they fail so often that we recommend replacing at 60,000 mile service intervals to avoid being stranded on the side of the road. In terms of thermostats, we offer various upgraded thermostats for racing applications. If your BMW utilizes a clutch fan from the factory, we have several options available in terms of universal electric fans - we recommend replacing these to avoid sending brittle plastic fan blades through your hood. For radiators, we recommend swapping out your radiator for one that does not use plastic connection points like your factory radiator.

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Bav Auto Spill-Proof Coolant / Antifreeze Funnel

T#:580395

Part#: B8800082

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Multiple adapters include to fit a variety of vehicles.

Race German Coolant Temperature Sender Adapter - M12x1.5

T#:6827887

Part#: RGCTSAM12

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Race German has devoted themselves to providing quality products for late model BMWs that cover both street and track applications. Race German has now grown their catalog to a wide variety of models and products geared towards keeping your car looking and running nice. For those looking to install an aftermarket coolant temp gauge, Race German has the perfect accessory for you! This adapter is machined out of aluminum and splices into your upper radiator hose. Perfect for use with Race German's E30 temperature gauge but has compatibility with a wire variety of other cars as well! Features: Tapped for M12x1.5 sized sensor 38mm diameter outlets which fit most BMW hoses Includes 2x hose clamps **Does not include temp sensor

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Bav Auto Fan Clutch Wrench - 32mm

T#:580348

Part#: B8800019

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Used to remove your fan clutch

Meyle Water Pump - E30/E36/Z3 318i/is/ic/Z3 1.9 with M42/M44 engine ...

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T#:579327

Part#: 3130113400

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Includes o-ring, features metal impeller.

Race German Coolant Temperature Sender Adapter - 1/8NPT

T#:6827888

Part#: RGCTSA1/8NPT

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Race German has devoted themselves to providing quality products for late model BMWs that cover both street and track applications. Race German has now grown their catalog to a wide variety of models and products geared towards keeping your car looking and running nice. For those looking to install an aftermarket coolant temp gauge, Race German has the perfect accessory for you! This adapter is machined out of aluminum and splices into your upper radiator hose. Perfect for use with Race German's E30 temperature gauge but has compatibility with a wire variety of other cars as well! Features: Tapped for 1/8NPT sized sensor 38mm diameter outlets which fit most BMW hoses Includes 2x hose clamps **Does not include temp sensor

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Bav Auto Fan Pulley Holder

T#:580358

Part#: B8800031

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Used to remove your fan clutch

Race German Rethreaded Coolant Sensor

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Part#: 001-08-00-00-09

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Often overlooked item for your 24V E30 swap, this sensor is the best option for a plug and play solution to have a working temperature gauge when doing a engine swap.

Bav Auto Angled Hose Pinch Plier Set - 2pc

T#:580379

Part#: B8800058

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Angled jaws close, creating a complete seal every time you use them - the jaws are offset, making it possible to use in hard-to-reach locations. Made of glass-filled nylon for extra strength. These are perfect for use with brake lines, etc.

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Fan Blade

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T#:594536

Part#: 11521723363

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This fan is driven by the belt, engaged by the fan clutch. If you have bad motor mounts, it's quite common for the blades of this fan to make contact with the radiator or radiator shroud, essentially self-destructing the fan into many peices. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this.

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Radiator Fan Switch Plug - E30, E34, E36, E23, E32

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Part#: E30RADFANSP

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Thanks to its brittle plastic construction, this radiator fan switch plug is a common failure point. Race German offers this high-quality replacement to remedy this issue and get your car back to perfect operation.

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Meyle Expansion Tank Cap

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T#:579357

Part#: 3148009004

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Replace worn or missing pieces.

Race German Water Pump Stud Kit

T#:2602237

Part#: M20WPUMPSTUDKIT

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Replaces the factory bolts with studs and nuts to make changing water pumps a breeze Features 3 Class 45H Allen Head Studs 3 Copper Flange Nuts

Coolant Thermostat - Includes Sealing Gasket

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Part#: 028 280 0004

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This Meyle-Original replacement thermostat is a direct-fit solution designed to maintain a rock-solid, factory-correct 80°C operating temperature.

Meyle Radiator Hose - Upper - E30

For vehicles with production date from 09/1987

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Part#: 11531722218

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Hose from radiator to water pump

Engine Water Pump

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T#:594617

Part#: 11519070755

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The water pump in your vehicle keeps all that coolant flowing freely. If it begins to fail, overheating problems are inevitable. Don't take a chance on doing damage to engine internals by not replacing your water pump.

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Meyle Expansion Tank Cap

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Part#: 17111742232

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Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG manufactures and markets automotive spare parts under its MEYLE brand. Since its foundation in 1958, Wulf Gaertner Autoparts has been an owner-operated, unlisted family business on the aftermarket scene. Since 1995, Wulf Gaertner Autoparts AG has been manufacturing and trading under its MEYLE brand. They pride themselves on top-grade quality-tested spare parts for passenger cars, vans and commercial vehicles. The coolant expansion tank cap keeps necessary pressure on your coolant to increase efficiency. If you have an overheating issue in your vehicle, a simple, quick, and inexpensive part to replace is this cap. Often times, the coolant is not kept under enough pressure to keep it from boiling or expanding too much. This cap keeps all the heat and liquid inside the coolant system for maximum efficiency. Should be replaced each time major coolant system service is performed.

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