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BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW 3 Series E46 (1999-2005)

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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Complete Cooling System Hose Kit - BMW E46 M52TU M54

T#:15677507

Part#: 11531436410-KT

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The cooling hoses on your BMW are exposed to vast temperature changes, as well as exposure the elements. Over time, they will fail and can cause you to be stranded, or a worse failure. Turner Motorsport has created a kit that includes all of the necessary cooling system hoses as well as a gallon of coolant to correctly service your cooling system. See kit contents tab for a list of included components

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High-Performance Cooling System Service Kit - Level 3

T#:41391174

Part#: 008682LA02RF3KT

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Due to weak rubber and plastic construction, vital cooling system parts are prone to premature failure. Key components, such as radiator hoses, the thermostat, and the expansion tank are particularly prone to cracks, leaks, and catastrophic failure, which can lead to overheating and potentially severe engine damage. Fortunately, our team of experts has assembled this kit of high-performance alternatives and high-quality OE replacement components, both tailored to safeguard your cooling system from failure and increase cooling system capability.

Our Level 3 High-Performance Cooling System Service Kit is the ultimate solution for ensuring long-term reliability and enhanced cooling performance. Each component in this comprehensive kit has been carefully selected by our team of enthusiasts to address common failure points and provide a robust, performance-oriented upgrade for your vehicle. By replacing aging factory parts with premium, high-performance alternatives, you’ll optimize cooling efficiency and safeguard your engine from the stress of overheating.

Our all-inclusive "Level 3" High-Performance Cooling System Service Kit includes:

CSFxTurner Performance Triple-Pass Aluminum Radiator Turner Motorsport Heavy Duty Aluminum Expansion Tank ECS Silicone Radiator Hoses ECS Aluminum Water Pump Pulley Wahler Thermostat (80°C) Bremmen Aluminum Water Pump Bremmen Parts Auxiliary Fan Switch Continental Accessory Belt ECS Kevlar-Reinforced A/C Compressor Drive Belt Genuine BMW Water Pump O-Ring Genuine BMW Water Pump Bolts Genuine BMW G48 Antifreeze (1 Gallon) Redline Water Wetter Performance Coolant Additive (12 oz.)

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Gates Lower Radiator Hose - E46 3 Series (Not M3)

T#:337992

Part#: 11531436408

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OEM Replacement Lower Radiator Hose for E46 3 series (Not M3). We recommend replacing the Coolant Temperature Sensor while replacing this hose as the original sensor is often damaged while trying to remove it from the old hose.

This lower radiator hose fits the following BMWs:
1999-2000 E46 3 Series Sedan/Wagon - 323i & 328i
1999-2000 E46 3 Series Coupe/Conbertible - 323Ci & 328Ci
2001-2005 E46 3 Series Sedan/Wagon - 325i, 325xi, 330i, 330xi
2001-2006 E46 3 Series Coupe/Convertible - 325Ci, 330Ci

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High Performance Metal Water Pump & Pulley Kit - M54

T#:55749612

Part#: 888010330KT3

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Water Pump - M50, M52, M52TU, and M54 Engines with Metal Impeller ...

T#:341052

Part#: 11517527910

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The early M50/M52 engines had a serious weak point: the water pump. BMW originally used a plastic impeller in the waterpump. This would degrade over time and eventually break apart. Your car overheats immediately. This water pump is an updated one with a metal impeller. BMW has since released a water pump with a composte impeller that does not have the same issues and is just as reliable as the metal impeller version. But for piece of mind, the metal impeller is tough to beat.

Geba builds all of their pumps to exceed factory specifications by using a metal impeller. This offers a huge improvement over stock and a massive increase in reliability. Servicing all major European models, Geba has you covered when it comes time for a new water pump.

This waterpump fits the following BMWs:
1999-2006 E46 BMW 323i, 323Ci, 328i, 328Ci, 325i, 325Ci, 325xi, 330i, 330Ci, 330xi
1997-2003 E39 BMW 528i, 525i, 530i
2004-2010 E83 BMW X3 2.5i & 3.0i
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.8, Z3 2.5, Z3 3.0, MZ3 (S52)
2003-2005 E85 BMW Z4 2.5i & Z4 3.0i

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