BMW Engine Parts

Elevate your custom installation with the ECS -10AN O-Ring Boss fitting, a crucial component that connects your ECS Tuning Catch Can to a 3/4" ID hose. This fitting simplifies your plumbing setup, ensuring a seamless solution.

Featuring a pre-installed Viton O-ring, this fitting is engineered for excellence, providing a leak-proof seal that resists the effects of oil and fuel exposure, guaranteeing long-term durability.

The 3/4" nipple is thoughtfully designed with barbs to secure hose position effectively, minimizing the risk of hose disconnection. Keep in mind that clamps and hoses are available for separate purchase. These fittings are sold individually, with most installations requiring a pair of them.

Ensure your BMW's cooling system stays in top shape with ECS Tuning's Billet Aluminum Radiator Drain Plug. Designed specifically for late-model 1-Series and 3-Series BMWs, this replacement plug addresses the common issue of weak plastic drain plugs. Constant exposure to engine heat and road debris makes the plastic plugs brittle, leading to frustration with broken plugs. ECS Tuning's billet aluminum alternative puts an end to these problems.

• Durable Replacement: Say goodbye to weak plastic drain plugs.
• Enhanced Material: Billet aluminum provides superior strength and longevity.
• Deeper Screw Head: Accommodates Phillips head or flat head screwdrivers for better engagement.
• Reduced Stripping Risk: Minimize the chance of stripping out the screw head.

Don't let cooling system maintenance be a hassle. Order ECS Tuning's Billet Aluminum Radiator Drain Plug now and experience worry-free service.

If you're experiencing hard starting, flaky charging, or other electrical issues, your engine ground strap may be the culprit. On E9X BMWs, the engine ground strap is a thin, non-insulated cable that spans from the left engine mount arm to the frame horn. Despite the seemingly simple nature of this part, on older cars, it is known to cause massive headaches. Due to its non-insulated design, years of exposure to water, dirt, and road salt will cause the wire to corrode, ultimately leading to complete failure. A break in this cable will cause an open circuit, resulting in issues with the vehicle's electrical system and potentially leading to a no-start condition.

To solve this issue, ECS has engineered an exact-fit, upgraded ground strap for your E9X BMW! Unlike its OEM counterpart, this design features insulated, large-gauge copper wire for dependable conductivity and long-lasting durability. Additionally, factory-style lugs are zinc-coated, crimped, and soldered, ensuring protection against corrosion and oxidation.

Whether you're replacing a visibly corroded strap or proactively preventing failure, this solution from ECS is sure to provide lasting performance and protection.

FEATURES

Direct-fit replacement and upgrade for RWD E82/E88, E84, and E9X applications Solves intermittent grounding issues caused by aging OEM straps Clean, stealthy design that fits seamlessly in factory engine bays Factory length and lug orientation for drop-in fitment 2 AWG tinned copper cable for excellent conductivity and corrosion resistance Zinc-coated lugs, crimped and soldered to resist moisture and oxidation Black UL1015-grade insulation withstands oil, heat, and abrasion Discreet ECS label for a clean, OEM+ look Replaces OEM part number 12427549396.

If you're not sure if your Vanos seals are bad then the only question you need to answer is if you've replaced them. Every unit from the factory came with the same failure prone o-rings and seals, even the re-manufactured units you can still get today. The only real fix is by replacing the seals and o-rings with material that is built to last in the oiled, extreme temperature environment found in these kits. 

A premium product replacement with easy to follow instructions makes rebuilding your Vanos unit a must. Even thought the power loss is barely felt it's the opposite result once you replace the seals, every car that gets rebuilt ends up wowing the customer and all of them saying they didn't realize what they lost. 

There are a number of symptoms that will plague your car as a result of these failing seals such as erratic idle, engine hesitation, stalling, and increased fuel consumption to name a few. If you've been chasing down any of these symptoms with no fix then this could be your issue.

The M62tu engine performs in great ways from the factory, offering plenty of power when you need it in the larger luxury chassis. The downside this engine also suffers from the weak vanos seals from the factory that slowly fail often times before even reaching 100K miles. ECS now offers a product line of upgraded seal that will by far outlast the OE seal found even in replacement units. The rebuild of these units is actually an easy job, the hard part on the M62tu is crimping the housing back together, this tool allows for a proper crimping that won't damage other areas of the unit. Some competition says it's ok if the test pins on this unit bend from crimping, this may not be a big deal but the reason we chose to offer the ECS tool was because it's designed to crimp this back together with no damage to the unit.

This item fits the following BMWs: 
1999-2001  E38 BMW  740i 740il 
1999-2003  E39 BMW  540i 
1999-2003  E53 BMW  X5 4.4i X5 4.6is