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.

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.

As the E46 M3 gets on in years and mileage, the cooling system will be one of the areas that needs the most attention. We have packaged all of the major cooling components into one overhaul kit:

• radiator
• water pump
• thermostat
• radiator hoses and clamps
• gaskets and o-rings

We have found that the E46 M3 can develop inconvenient cooling issues, even on daily driven street cars. While the infamous radiator and water pump failures of the E36 are a thing of the past, the E46 M3 still has its own complications. The best approach to avoid bigger problems is preventative maintenance. We recommend replacing the water pump before 80,000 miles and the radiator before 100,000 miles. By addressing these problem areas before a failure, you will save yourself a larger repair bill in the future.

In addition to the standard cooling package items above, there are several other cooling-related components that may make sense to do at the same time:

• Original BMW coolant
• fan clutch
• main serpentine belt and A/C belt
• Turner Power Pulley Kit (because now is the perfect time!)

This cooling overhaul package fits:
2001-2006 E46 BMW M3
 

If you plan to drive your BMW aggressively on the track, it is important that you upgrade your cooling system to avoid overheating. To ensure your BMW keeps cool on the track, we have built out our new High Performance Cooling System Upgrade kits. Featured in this kit is everything you will need to redo your cooling system from top to bottom with OEM components, with select stock components swapped out for the high performance alternative! This kit includes a high performance Mishimoto Radiator for significantly better cooling than the stock radiator and full aluminum construction that won't crack from long term heat cycling, and a Genuine BMW Motorsport 55*C thermostat, for lower temperature operation and increased cooling of the engine. 

Additional items included in this kit:

• ECS Tuning Silicone Replacement Coolant Hoses - For increased reliability over stock rubber hoses
• ECS Tuning Heavy Duty Aluminum Bleeder Screw
• OEM Expansion Tank, Cap, and Level Sensor
• OEM Belts, Tensioners, and Pulleys
• OEM Auxiliary Fan Switch
• Genuine BMW Hardware for Easy Installation
• ECS Tuning Aluminum Water Pump Pulley - For increased reliability over the stock composite pulley

Replace the flimsy plastic bleeder screw used in the coolant expansion tank or in one of the cooling system hoses with this high quality, durable, aluminum bleeder screw. The stock plastic screw can deform over time due to heat or even regular use. We have even seen the head of the screw snap off, leaving the threaded body stuck in the expansion tank. This aluminum screw will help to prevent sudden failure of the bleeder screw, which can result in immediate overheating of the car.

ECS Tuning's Aluminum Coolant Bleeder Screw replaces Genuine BMW Part Number 17111712788

The ECS Exact-fit water line is a perfect upgrade if you're tired of dealing with brittle failure prone parts under your hood. The reinforced fluorosilicone hose has been pre-formed to route the same way your stock line did so you can maintain that clean factory installed appearance. Upgrading the line fitting with a billet aluminum piece eliminates the failure prone plastic fitting giving your cooling system strength.

Included:

Aluminum fitting

• Material: 6061-T6 Aluminum - MIL-A-8625F Type II Class 2 black anodized for superior corrosion resistance and strength
• Single-piece design avoiding additional interfaces that may cause leaks
• Matches OEM style connection to upper coolant hose

Silicone hose

• Material: Black Reinforced Fluorosilicone Lined Coolant Safe Silicone
• Pre-formed hose to ensure OEM style routing and appearance
• Can maintain the use of your stock retaining clips to route the hose in identical locations (due to slight variations in silicone the retainer on the expansion tank may not fit)
• Pressure tested to ensure 2X operating pressures to ensure reliability

Ensure a tight and leak-free seal in your BMW's cooling, vacuum, or intake systems by installing a new adjustable hose clamp. Over time, clamps can deform or lose their tightness due to aging or frequent removal, potentially causing leaks in your coolant or vacuum hoses. Avoid the risk of leaks by replacing old clamps with new hardware, offering peace of mind against coolant and vacuum system issues.

Key benefits of the adjustable hose clamp include:

• Maintaining a secure and leak-free seal in your BMW's systems.
• Preventing coolant or vacuum leaks that can affect performance.
• Adjustable size from 70mm to 78mm for versatile applications.

Upgrade your hose clamps to ensure optimal performance and reliability in your BMW's systems.