BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW 3 Series E30 (1984-1991)

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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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T#:3449
Part#: 11531309667KIT
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This pacakge of six rubber cooling hoses for the E30 M3 includes most of the commonly replaced coolant lines on the S14. Set includes -
  • upper radiator hose from the large metal coolant pipe, #23 in the diagram
  • top thermostat hose to the large metal coolant pipe, #15 in the diagram
  • middle thermostat hose (T-shaped) to the small metal coolant pipe and to the water pump, #13 in the diagram
  • lower thermostat hose to the bottom of radiator, #22 in the diagram
  • lower radiator hose to coolant pipe, #24 in the diagram
  • expansion tank hose to the small metal coolant pipe, #17 in the diagram
    We use a mix if OE BMW and aftermarket hoses that we trust. This is the original E30 M3 Cooling Hose kit that we have been selling for 20 years. Looking for hose clamps too? We have OEM-style clamps for these too, select this in the options list below.

    This item fits the following BMWs:
    1988-1991 E30 BMW M3
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    T#:338252
    Part#: 11531309667KIT
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    This pacakge of six rubber cooling hoses for the E30 M3 includes most of the commonly replaced coolant lines on the S14. Set includes -
  • upper radiator hose from the large metal coolant pipe, #23 in the diagram
  • top thermostat hose to the large metal coolant pipe, #15 in the diagram
  • middle thermostat hose (T-shaped) to the small metal coolant pipe and to the water pump, #13 in the diagram
  • lower thermostat hose to the bottom of radiator, #22 in the diagram
  • lower radiator hose to coolant pipe, #24 in the diagram
  • expansion tank hose to the small metal coolant pipe, #17 in the diagram
    We use a mix if OE BMW and aftermarket hoses that we trust. This is the original E30 M3 Cooling Hose kit that we have been selling for 20 years. Looking for hose clamps too? We have OEM-style clamps for these too, select this in the options list below.

    This item fits the following BMWs:
    1988-1991 E30 BMW M3
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    T#:557223
    Part#: E30M20BCKT
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    Just like the rest of your vehicle's major systems, the cooling system must also be addressed periodically to ensure proper cooling and component reliability. Plastic and rubber components become brittle and prone to splitting or cracking after long periods of heating and cooling cycles, especially in colder climates! The coolant itself can degrade or become contaminated, leading to potential corrosion or freezing issues. Finally, thermostats and sensors can fail completely, preventing proper cooling and/or coolant temperature readings to become inaccurate.

    To make sure you are not left stranded on the side of the road with an overheated engine, we have put together this Basic Cooling System Service kit. This kit contains all of the most-likely-to-fail components, giving you peace of mind knowing your engine will continue to run cool for another 60,000+ miles.

    See kit contents below for all included components.

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    Part#: 11511315211
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    This is the stock replacement water pump for the E30 M3. This is the Genuine BMW pump and includes a new OE BMW gasket. It's always a good idea to have one as a spare. Even if it sits on your shelf for awhile it's going to be used at some point (and prices for Genuine E30 M3 parts aren't getting any lower). Aftermarket pumps have been in short supply and the quality hasn't been as good as the Original BMW pump so we have decided to stop offering aftermarket brands like Laso or Saleri. This is the Genuine BMW part, straight from BMW.

    This item fits the following BMWs:
    1987-1991 E30 BMW M3
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    T#:557225
    Part#: E30M42BCKT
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    Just like the rest of your vehicle's major systems, the cooling system must also be addressed periodically to ensure proper cooling and component reliability. Plastic and rubber components become brittle and prone to splitting or cracking after long periods of heating and cooling cycles, especially in colder climates! The coolant itself can degrade or become contaminated, leading to potential corrosion or freezing issues. Finally, thermostats and sensors can fail completely, preventing proper cooling and/or coolant temperature readings to become inaccurate.

    To make sure you are not left stranded on the side of the road with an overheated engine, we have put together this Basic Cooling System Service kit. This kit contains all of the most-likely-to-fail components, giving you peace of mind knowing your engine will continue to run cool for another 60,000+ miles.

    See kit contents below for all included components.

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    T#:554545
    Part#: 17111712835KT5
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    This is a compete cooling system overhaul kit, which includes all the common cooling system failure parts bundled into a complete package. This cooling system package is for the E30 with the M42 engine. 

    A failure in the cooling system can lead to overheating and catastrophic engine failure. Don't gamble your engine! By replacing these core items preventatively, such as the thermostat housing, radiator, and waterpump, you are defusing what could be a ticking cooling system time bomb. And if you've had a failure of one of these parts, now is the time to refresh your entire cooling system. Keep on top of the cooling needs of your engine for your own piece of mind. Potential buyers also see the upside of a properly maintained car with receipts. 

     

    This kit fits the following BMWs:

    318i 318is M42

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    T#:557228
    Part#: E30M20BCKT2
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    Just like the rest of your vehicle's major systems, the cooling system must also be addressed periodically to ensure proper cooling and component reliability. Plastic and rubber components become brittle and prone to splitting or cracking after long periods of heating and cooling cycles, especially in colder climates! The coolant itself can degrade or become contaminated, leading to potential corrosion or freezing issues. Finally, thermostats and sensors can fail completely, preventing proper cooling and/or coolant temperature readings to become inaccurate.

    To make sure you are not left stranded on the side of the road with an overheated engine, we have put together this Basic Cooling System Service kit. This kit contains all of the most-likely-to-fail components, giving you peace of mind knowing your engine will continue to run cool for another 60,000+ miles.

    See kit contents below for all included components.

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    Part#: SPALM
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    Stainless steel brackets for mounting a 16" SPAL fan on an OEM or aftermarket BMW radiator. The fan can be mounted on either side of the radiator. All mounting hardware is included. Fitment: e30, E36, E46
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    T#:568373
    Part#: 2524
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    This is a factory original style radiator from CSF and will fit perfectly into the stock location. Cooling will be identical to what your car came with originally. A great replacement with all the proper connections and in all of the proper locations.
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    CSF High Performance Aluminum Radiator - E30 M3
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    T#:384656
    Part#: 7063
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    CSF is one of the premier cooling product specialists available on the market thanks to designs such as their High Performance Aluminum Radiators. Using a two-row, triple-pass designed core, this radiator gives you all the cooling you could ever need. Paired with these radiators are CNC machined brackets and corrosion resistant hardware that allow final installation to have a same as stock fitment! This enables you to have much higher cooling without having to cut away any metal or delete any important components just for the sake of lower coolant temperatures. 

    Features:

    • Two-row, triple-pass design radiator core
    • CNC machined mounting brackets
    • All needed hardware included
    • Hand polished aluminum with a mirror-like finish
    • Stock fitment prevents modification to engine bay

    Fits the following BMWs:
    1987-1991 E30 BMW M3 2.7L

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    CSF Universal Large Single-Pass Oil Cooler - Universal Application ...
    Universal fitment design - modifications may be necessary to run this cooler
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    T#:53608839
    Part#: 8371
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    CSF redesigned this cooler and went with a more traditional inlet/outlet orientation. The new single pass design features high efficiency and high durability, but with vertically oriented inlet and outlet connections.
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