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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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Radiator Fan Switch

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Measures radiator air temperature enabling the fan to turn off or on

URO Fan Blade - BMW E3X

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Replace your fragile fan blades before they break and damage your radiator.

Radiator Fan Clutch

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Cooling Fan Shroud

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The cooling fan shroud is essential to creating the most pull of air flow through your radiator to keep your engine cool.

Coolant Expansion Tank

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Does not include level sensor and cap

URO Coolant Temperature Sensor - BMW M44 M52 M62 M73 M54 S62 S50 S52 ...

Located on the water pump housing

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URO Parts is one of the leading manufacturers of high quality direct replacement aftermarket components, covering a wide range of makes and models. All of their replacement parts are manufactured to ISO 9000 certification standards, so you can expect long lasting performance from URO Parts. As a leading source of high performance BMW parts and accessories since 1993, we at Turner Motorsport are honored to be the go-to supplier for tens of thousands of enthusiasts the world over. With over two decades of parts, service, and racing experience under our belt, we provide only quality performance and replacement parts. All of our performance parts are those we would (and do!) install and run on our own cars, as well as replacement parts that are Genuine BMW or from OEM manufacturers. We only offer parts we know you can trust to perform!

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Bav Auto Coolant Temperature Sensor - M52/S52, M62, M73, M54, S62 ...

Located on water pump housing

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T#:639828

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This is the coolant temperature sensor used in many BMW models from the mid-1990s to the mid-2000s. The engine computer relies on the coolant temp to set the fuel mapping for the engine. As the car warms up the computer changes the fuel mixture. If your car is running a bit rich (too much fuel) it could be because this sensor is failing and not sending the correct info to the computer. This sensor is located in a variety of places depending on the engine. But it's one of those easy replacement items 'while you're in there' when doing a water pump or thermostat replacement. From 1974 to 2019, Bavarian Autosport was one of the premier vendors for BMW and MINI auto parts. We are happy to preserve the Bav Auto legacy by continuing to carry their high-quality products into the future. All Bav Auto parts will remain unchanged in design and sourced from the same OEM suppliers to ensure long-lasting reliability. We trust these parts, accessories, and upgrades so confidently that we back every Bavarian Autosport branded component with a 2-year warranty.

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Bav Auto Expansion Tank Cap - E36 E46 E34 E39 E32 E38 E65 X3 X5 Z4 ...

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This radiator expansion tank cap is used most BMW's from 1991-2006. It is a common failure item. When this item fails, it cannot hold pressure which results in your BMW overheating. If you are overhauling your coolant system, now is the time to consider preventative replacing this cap. It is also referred to as the coolant reservoir cap. From 1974 to 2019, Bavarian Autosport was one of the premier vendors for BMW and MINI auto parts. We are happy to preserve the Bav Auto legacy by continuing to carry their high-quality products into the future. All Bav Auto parts will remain unchanged in design and sourced from the same OEM suppliers to ensure long-lasting reliability. We trust these parts, accessories, and upgrades so confidently that we back every Bavarian Autosport branded component with a 2-year warranty.

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Coolant Level Switch - E31 E38 E39 Z8

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This is the radiator coolant level sensor that mounts into the bottom of the cooling system expansion tank. With more than 4,000 European vehicle replacement parts, URO is no stranger to the market. Superior metal stock and extremely strict quality control are at the forefront of URO’s agenda and it shows as they become the OE supplier for more and more car companies every single day.

With more than 4,000 European vehicle replacement parts, URO is no stranger to the market. Superior metal stock and extremely strict quality control are at the forefront of URO’s agenda and it shows as they become the OE supplier for more and more car companies every single day.

This item fits the following BMWs:
1999-2000 E39 BMW 528i 540i
2001-2003 E39 BMW 525i 530i 540i
1995-2001 E38 BMW 740i 740il 750il
1990-1998 E31 BMW 840i 840ci
2000-2003 E52 BMW Z8 Roadster

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Water Temperature Sensor

Located in the water accumilator

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T#:372926

Part#: 12621288158

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Replace the sensor to get your gauge working properly again.

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