BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW 5 Series E39 (1996-2003)

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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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Turner Motorsport HD Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank Kit - M50/M52/S5...
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Our Turner Motorsport's full aluminum expansion tank was designed and engineered in house to help with the weak point in your E36 cooling system. The coolant expansion tank goes through heat cycles over and over again from regular driving, it is important that your expansion tank is doing its job to retain coolant to keep your engine operating temperatures down and keep your engine bay clean. Not only is this a major upgrade but also a great maintenance item to replace. Our expansion tank was designed to fit the OEM hoses for an easy install and comes with all the upgraded items you will need for a clean install,

If your E36 needs a new expansion tank, make sure this is the last expansion tank you ever need to buy. Our coolant expansion tank has a full aluminum construction and wrinkle black powder coat for durability. Expansion tank kit comes with all the accessories you need to replace your expansion tank once, and never have to worry about it again.

Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank Features:

- Maintains stock coolant capacity and expansion volume

- Designed to maintain OE coolant elevation, preventing air pockets

- Baffled tank ensures that air pockets cannot be introduced during aggressive driving and provides accurate coolant level reading

- Carefully designed bleed passage prevents the introduction of air as the engine cools

- Turner engraved internal fill level

- TIG welded 5052 aluminum construction

- All bungs are machined to fit factory hose ends

Kit contents:

Turner Aluminum Expansion Tank
Coolant level sensor
Expansion tank cap
Heavy duty bleeder screw
Flared coolant pressure release line
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High Performance Metal Water Pump & Pulley Kit - M54
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Basic Cooling System Service Kit - E39 540i (09/1998+)
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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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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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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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The oil cooler/heat exchanger for the automatic transmission is one of the most overlooked sections of the 540i and 740i cooling system. The cooler (heat exchanger) is a part of the overall cooling system and uses coolant circulated from the regular cooling system to cool the transmission oil running through this small cooling block. Some of the hoses are shared with the rest of the cooling system as well. The E38/E39 heat exchanger is located along the driver's side frame rail and is accessed from the wheel well. We recommend servicing or cleaning the heat exchanger along with any cooling system overhaul. Or if you're having transmission faults (especially for temperature) you may want to clean the transmission cooler anyway and these hoses will be a nice finishing touch.

Replacing or cleaning the heat exchanger components could lead to better shifting of the automatic as the cooler itself can become clogged. If you're experiencing harder or hesitating shifts, and the internal transmission temperature is rising without being regulated, the components in this system are the likely cause. Staying on top of the cooling needs of the transmission will help prevent a very costly transmission repair in the future. These hoses are easily replaced and you can clean the heat exchanger easily with brake cleaner and some brushes.

Included in this handy package are:
  • 11531711381 - transmission cooling hose from water pump to radiator (with t-connector)
  • 11531711385 - transmission cooling hose from radiator to cooler
  • 11531711384 - transmission cooling hose from cooler to water pump
  • 11537511207 - transmission cooling hose from cooler to chassis
  • hose clamp
  • o-ring


    This hose set fits the following BMWs:
    1999-2003 E39 BMW 540i
    1999-2001 E38 BMW 740i 740il
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    OEM Style Hose Clamps
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    Hose clamps for radiator hoses, coolant hoses, vacuum hoses, or intake hoses. These hose clamps are the same style as your OEM hoses with a smooth inside band to prevent cutting into the hose material.
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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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    Thermostat Replacement Kit - E39 540i 1999-2003
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    When it comes time to replace your thermostat, be sure you have everything you need. This kit includes everything you need to replace your thermostat, including the thermostat.

    Kit includes:

    • Rein thermostat
    • Thermostat mounting hardware
    • 1 liter of coolant

     

    This item fits the following BMWs: 
    1999-2003  E39 BMW  540i 
     

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    Thermostat Replacement Kit - E39 540i 1996-1998
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    When it comes time to replace your thermostat, be sure you have everything you need. This kit includes everything you need to replace your thermostat, including the thermostat.

    Kit includes:

    • Behr thermostat with O-ring
    • Thermostat mounting hardware
    • 1 Gallon BMW coolant

     

    This item fits the following BMWs: 

    1997-1998  E39 BMW  540i

     

     

    When it comes time to replace your thermostat, be sure you have everything you need. This kit includes everything you need to replace your thermostat, including the thermostat.

    Kit includes:

    • Behr thermostat with O-ring
    • Thermostat mounting hardware
    • 1 Gallon BMW coolant
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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 1997-1998 540i with the M62 4.4-liter engine (non-VAN0S). This package applies to cars equipped with either the manual or automatic transmission (select the appropriate parts in the menu below).

    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.

    Basic Kit Contents:
    1711702969, radiator (OEM Behr)
    11510393340, water pump (OEM)
    13621703993, coolant temp sensor (located in the water pump housing)
    11531437526, thermostat with housing and sensor (OEM Behr/Hella)
    11531745595, upper radiator hose (OEM)
    11531741409, lower radiator hose (OEM)
    11531741404, expansion tank hose (OEM)
    17111741167, expansion tank (OEM Behr)
    17111742231, expansion tank cap (OEM Behr)

    Cooling Kit Options:
    540 Water Pump Options
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    There are three versions of the water pump for the early 1997-1998 540i: OEM plastic impeller, updated metal impeller, and the more recently updated composite impeller. We recommend either the metal or composite impeller. These are what we use the most in our shop and what our technicians are comfortable with. On more recent models, BMW has used the composite impeller as original. There doesn't seem to be evidence of the plastic failing on this design (it did on the E36 3-series) but we feel most comfortable with the other options. Both the metal and composite manufacturers are OEM for BMW.

    Use the options below to build your cooling package.

    Buy as a package and save $$$!

    This cooling system overhaul kit fits the following BMWs:
    1997-1998 E39 BMW 540i
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    Coolant Vacuum Purge & Refill Tool Set
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    The Schwaben Coolant Vacuum Fill Tool ensures no air pockets get into your cooling system while you're replacing your coolant - intended for use to refill your cooling system, not for removal. Can be used with Schwaben fluid extractors or with shop air - standard air compressor with a minimum rating of 90 PSI (6.2 bar). Includes all fittings and adapters necessary for use, with a molded storage case to keep your Schwaben Vacuum Fill Tool pristine for future use.
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    Schwaben Coolant Refill/Air Purge Tool
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    When it comes to BMW's we all know the weak point is commonly in the cooling system, many models proving hard to bleed the air pockets out after the refresh. The coolant refill tool solves this problem, ensuring that you get an air pocket free fill. The entire task is as simple as draining the system like normal, reinstalling the drain plugs and hooking the tool up to your refill location. The reason this tool works so well is due to the venturi valve, it converts air pressure from the compressor to vacuum inside the cooling system, then with a twist of a valve sucks coolant right into the system using the vacuum pressure.
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    Replacing the fan clutch on most BMW models requires holding the water pump pulley while removing the fan clutch lock nut. With less than 1 1/2" clearance on some models this project can easily turn into a mechanical nightmare. Using our special slim line fan clutch wrench in conjunction with the appropriate pulley spanner, the removal and installation required only a few moments.
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    Are you refreshing your coolant system or having issues with coolant loss? An easy way to test your system for leaks and ensure you're able to maintain pressure without coolant loss is the Schwaben Cooling System Pressure Tester Kit.
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    Schwaben Long-Reach 32mm Open End Fan Clutch Wrench
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    This tool was specifically designed for the tight clearances needed to remove most BMW fan clutches. Its slim design lets it fit into tight areas, and the extra-long length is ideal for fan shroud clearance. 
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    Schwaben Locking Hose Pinch-Off Pliers
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    Schwaben Locking Hose Pinch-Off Pliers have adequate clamping force to effectively seal large or pressurized cooling system hoses. These pliers are ideal for clamping shut most hoses, ensuring reliability in your automotive tasks. With swivel jaws, they provide even clamping force, making them a versatile tool for various applications.

    • Adequate clamping force for large or pressurized hoses
    • Ideal for clamping shut most hoses
    • Swivel jaws ensure even clamping force
    • Versatile tool for automotive maintenance

    WARNING: This product contains chemicals known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects, and/or reproductive harm. For more information, visit http://www.p65warnings.ca.gov.

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    Schwaben & Bav Auto Water Pump And Fan Clutch Tool Kit
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    Replacing the fan clutch on most BMW models requires holding the water pump pulley while removing the fan clutch lock nut. With less than 1 1/2" clearance on some models this project can easily turn into a mechanical nightmare. Using our special slim line fan clutch wrench in conjunction with the appropriate pulley spanner, the removal and installation required only a few moments.
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    Why buy two tools when you can get one that will do many jobs like this open end wrench? It is great for removing and installing the fan clutch and plastic oil filter cap. Also works great for removing and installing the VAN0S solenoid on M50 engine family. Use the same tools the Turner Motorsport tech's use!

    Features:

    • Made of Chrome Vanadium Steel for strength
    • 32/36mm open end sides

     

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    Schwaben Radiator/ Intercooler Fin Comb
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    Straighten bent fins in heat exchangers like radiators, condensers, and intercoolers obstruct air flow and reduce heat transfer. Paper-thin fins are easily bent, even by slight pressure.