BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW X Series E83 (2004-2010)

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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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M52/M54 Heavy Duty Expansion Tank Kit - E46, E53, E83
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Part#: 008363LA02
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Our Turner Motorsport's full aluminum expansion tank was designed and engineered in house to help with the weak point in your E46 cooling system. The coolant expansion tank goes through heat cycles over and over again from regular driving, it is important that your expansion tank is doing its job to retain coolant to keep your engine operating temperatures down and keep your engine bay clean. Not only is this a major upgrade but also a great maintenance item to replace. Our expansion tank was designed to fit the OEM hoses for an easy install and comes with all the upgraded items you will need for a clean install.

If your BMW needs a new expansion tank, make sure this is the last expansion tank you ever need to buy. Our coolant expansion tank has a full aluminum construction and wrinkle black powder coat for durability. Expansion tank kit comes with all the accessories you need to replace your expansion tank once, and never have to worry about it again.

Product Features:

Maintains stock coolant capacity and expansion volume
Designed to maintain OE coolant elevation, preventing air pockets
Baffled tank ensures that air pockets cannot be introduced during aggressive driving and provides accurate coolant level reading
Carefully designed bleed passage prevents the introduction of air as the engine cools
Turner engraved internal fill level
TIG welded 5052 aluminum construction
All bungs are machined to fit factory hose ends
Kit contents:

Turner Aluminum Expansion Tank
Coolant level sensor
Expansion tank cap
Flared coolant pressure release line
Hardware for installation
Product Development:

Turner expansion tanks are designed, engineered, tested and quality inspected by our Research and Development team at Turner. Nothing but the highest level of precision and quality through leading-edge product development technology including FARO laser scanning for reverse engineering and quality inspection, SolidWorks 3D CAD modeling, rapid prototyping utilizing our in-house 3D printer and rigorous long term product testing.

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OEM Style Hose Clamps
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Part#: HOSE-CLAMPS
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Hose clamps for radiator hoses, coolant hoses, vacuum hoses, or intake hoses. These hose clamps are the same style as your OEM hoses with a smooth inside band to prevent cutting into the hose material.
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Bav Auto Thermostat With Aluminum Housing - M52TU M54
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Part#: 11531437040
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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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Part#: 17137787039
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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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Part#: 11531705210
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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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Water Pump - N52 3.0L
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Part#: 11517586925
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Don't take your car's cooling system for granted. A waterpump failure can cost you an engine, which is why preventatively replacing your BMWs waterpump and refreshing the cooling system every 60,000 miles. The water pump is a weak point is the cooling system. Replacing your waterpump will go a long way for keeping your car on the road and operating properly. This water pump fits many 2006 and newer BMW 6 cylinder engines, specifically all the BMWs with the N51, N52, N53 engines. You will also need to purchase replacement aluminum screws Part #11510392553 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. This water pump fits the following BMWs: 2008-20xx E82 128i 2006-2006 E90 325i sedan, 330i sedan, 325xi sedan, 330xi sedan 2007-2012 E90 328i sedan, 328xi sedan, 328i xDrive sedan 2007-2012 E92 328i coupe, 328xi coupe, 328i xDrive coupe 2007-2012 E93 328i Convertible 2006-2006 E60 525i, 525xi, 530i, 530xi 2007-2010 E60 528i, 528xi, 528i xDrive 2007-2010 E83 X3 3.0i X3 3.0si 2007-20xx E70 X5 3.0si X5 xDrive30i 2006-2008 E85 Z4 3.0si 2009-20xx E89 Z4 sDrive30i
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Bav Auto Expansion Tank Cap - E36 E46 E34 E39 E32 E38 E65 X3 X5 Z4 ...
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Part#: 17117639022
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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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