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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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Performance Thermostat - 90C - N62, N63, S63, N73, S55

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Includes housing and sealing o-ring A thermostat that opens sooner promotes better cooling in your vehicle. Running a lower temperature thermostat will keep everything much cooler. Keeping the engine cooler will help reduce and improve the life of the seals in your engine, saving you time and money, while also helping to increase engine performance. A tune might be required to gain the most from this modification, as well as to get your car's ECU accustomed to seeing lower temperatures.

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Thermostat With Housing - 90C

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A thermostat that opens sooner promotes better cooling in your vehicle. Running a lower temperature thermostat will keep everything much cooler. Keeping the engine cooler will help reduce and improve the life of the seals in your engine, saving you time and money, while also help increase engine performance. A tune might be required to gain the most from this modification, as well as to get your car's ECU accustomed to seeing lower temperatures.

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Thermostat With Housing

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Water Heater Control Valve

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Keep your HVAC system running properly with a new Water Heater Control Valve.

Water Pipe - M54 E46 E58 E83

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Water pipes play a crucial role in maintaining proper engine cooling. If cracked, they must be replaced immediately to prevent engine overheating. This water pipe runs from the rear of the water pump housing to the expansion tank hose. It comes complete with all necessary seals for a hassle-free installation.

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Automatic Transmission Thermostat

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Heat exchanger for your automatic transmission, usually changed when you replace your expansion tank.

Bremmen Coolant Bleeder Screw - BMW E30 E36 E38 E39 E46 E83 E90 Z4 ...

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Plastic bleeder screw for cooling system is used to bleed air that would otherwise create an air pocket and lead to overheating. Includes o-ring seal.

Bremmen Auxiliary Fan Temperature Switch - E46 E39 E9X E60 E70 E53 ...

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The auxiliary fan switch activates the auxiliary cooling fan to provide additional cooling under high heat loads, and when the car is stationary

Thermostat With Housing - 105C

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A thermostat that opens sooner promotes better cooling in your vehicle. Running a lower temperature thermostat will keep everything much cooler. Keeping the engine cooler will help reduce and improve the life of the seals in your engine, saving you time and money, while also help increase engine performance. A tune might be required to gain the most from this modification, as well as to get your car's ECU accustomed to seeing lower temperatures.

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Thermostat - 105C

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If your vehicle is experiencing cooling issues, chances are the thermostat is the cause. Common symptoms include prolonged warm-up at highway speeds from the thermostat being stuck open, or consistent overheating issues from the thermostat being stuck in the closed position. Either condition can result in poor performance, and potential damage to vital components in your vehicle.

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Bav Auto Coolant Expansion Tank - E53 X5, Z3 2.3 2.5i 2.8 3.0i ...

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This radiator expansion tank is used on E53 X5 4.4i and 4.6is with M62 engine, and Z3 2.3 2.5i 2.8 3.0i from 1999-2002. It is a common failure item as the plastic weakens over time and stress cracks will lead to coolant leaks. We have found that the expansion tanks should be replaced based on age as well as condition. Expansion tanks seem to have a lifespan of less than six years before they show signs of fatigue and wear. Pre-emptively replacing the expansion tank as part of an overall maintenance plan can prevent you from getting stranded from a sudden failure later on. 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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Bremmen Engine Fan Blade - 11 Blades, 420mm - BMW M30 S38 M50 M52 S5...

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This fan is driven by the serpentine belt, engaged by the fan clutch. If you have bad motor mounts, it's quite common for the blades of this fan to make contact with the radiator or radiator shroud, essentially self-destructing the fan into many pieces. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this.

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Bremmen Parts Auxiliary Water Pump Hose - E53

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Used for the additional water pump

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