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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Everything you need to replace your water pump and thermostat. The water pumps in these BMW models are known for failure near 80,000 miles is a very common issue often times leaving the owner stranded. The aftermarket kit offered provides a single stop for water pump and thermostat replacement needs to save the search and get you back on the road. Kit includes: Mahle-Behr thermostat Water pump Genuine BMW coolant thermostat to water pump hose Mounting hardware required for both the thermostat and water pump
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Just like the rest of your vehicle's major systems, the cooling system must also be addressed periodically to ensure proper cooling and component reliability. Plastic and rubber components become brittle and prone to splitting or cracking after long periods of heating and cooling cycles, especially in colder climates! The coolant itself can degrade or become contaminated, leading to potential corrosion or freezing issues. Finally, thermostats and sensors can fail completely, preventing proper cooling and/or coolant temperature readings to become inaccurate.

To make sure you are not left stranded on the side of the road with an overheated engine, we have put together this Basic Cooling System Service kit. This kit contains all of the most-likely-to-fail components, giving you peace of mind knowing your engine will continue to run cool for another 60,000+ miles.

See kit contents below for all included components.

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This coolant reservoir is for the non-M E46 3-series models from 1999-2006 (M3 takes a different expansion tank). 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. This is the most recent expansion tank design from Hella-Behr, the OEM supplier to BMW. It replaces the original BMW part number 17137787039.

Other items to consider replacing at the same time are the radiator cap, coolant level sensor, lower radiator hose, coolant temp sensor in the lower hose, and the hose clamps. If your car has an automatic transmission you should also replace the oil cooler thermostat in the radiator frame, which is a common source for leaks.

This coolant expansion tank fits:

1999-2006 E46 3 series - 323i, 323Ci, 325i, 325Ci, 325xi, 328i, 328Ci, 330i, 330Ci & 330xi (**no M)
2004-2008 X3 SAV - X3 2.5, X3 3.0, X3 3.0si
2000-2005 X5 SAV - X5 3.0
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When it comes time to replace your thermostat, be sure you have everything you need. This kit includes everything you need to replace your thermostat, including the thermostat.

Kit includes:

  • Mahle-Behr thermostat with gasket
  • Thermostat mounting hardware
  • 1 liter of coolant

Applications:
1999-2003 E39 528i, 525i, 530i sedan, touring wagon (M52TU engine, M54 engine)
1999-2005 E46 323, 328, 325, 330 sedan, coupe, cabrio, touring wagon (M52TU engine, M54 engine)
2004-2005 E60 525i, 530i sedan, touring wagon (M54 engine)
2001-2006 E53 X5 3.0 (M54 engine)
2004-2006 E83 X3 2.5i X3 3.0i (M54 engine)
1999-2002 Z3 2.3. Z3 2.5i, 2.8 Z3 3.0i (M54 engine)
2003-2005 Z4 2.5i, Z4 3.0 (M54 engine)

 

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Rein Coolant Expansion Tank - E46, E53, E83
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Includes cap and level sensor
Uro Premium Aluminum Water Pipe - E46 E53 E83 M54 xDrive
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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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Thermostat With Housing
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Stop leaks before they start with this new Thermostat With Housing from Rein.
Rein Expansion Tank Mounting Plate - E83
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Secures the expansion tank to the radiator

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Cooling fan that is mounted behind the radiator