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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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Bav Auto Thermostat With Aluminum Housing - M52TU M54

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The plastic thermostat cover in your BMW is a known point of failure. Throughout years of repeated contact with hot coolant, the plastic can crack and cause massive coolant leaks and potential overheating. Eliminate one of the weak links in your cooling system with a replacement aluminum thermostat housing. By installing this aluminum unit, you have no worries as far as plastic housing cracks go

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Bav Auto Coolant Expansion Tank - E53 X5, E46, E83 X3

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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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Bav Auto Heater Inlet Pipe - E46 E39 E53 E83 E85 Z3

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This is the plastic heater inlet pipe that connects the cylinder head to the heater inlet on cars with the M52 or M54 engine. The plastic on this hose becomes brittle over time and eventually leads to failure. Replace yours with a brand new Bav Auto Heater inlet pipe to prevent catastrophic failure.

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URO Thermostat Assembly With Aluminum Housing

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Part#: 11537509227PRM

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Get rid of the brittle plastic OEM thermostat housing when replacing the thermostat with this Aluminum Housing alternative! Comes with thermostat and gasket.

Uro Premium Aluminum Water Pipe - E46 E53 E83 M54 xDrive

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Part#: 11537502000

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The stock plastic water pipe is prone to cracking after a long life of heating and cooling cycles. This could lead to coolant loss and an overheating engine. To prevent this, the URO Premium water pipe is constructed from aluminum that can withstand as many heating and cooling cycles that could ever be thrown at it and won't crack or become brittle over time.

Fits the following BMWs:
2000-2005 E46 BMW M54 xi models
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 M54 xi/xDrive models
2004-2006 E83 BMW X3 M54 xi/xDrive models

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URO Engine Collapsible Cooling Pipe - E60 E63 E65 E53 E70 N62 ...

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BMW Brass Coolant Bleeder Screw - Priced Each

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Having an operational bleeder screw for your coolant system assures that when service is performed, all air pockets are removed. Having air pockets in your coolant system prevents your system from functioning properly. Your heat may not work as well and there is the potential for engine overheating if the air pocket is trapped behind the thermostat. Be sure that all of the air is bled out of your system with a new bleeder screw.

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

Located on water pump housing

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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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