BMW Cooling System Parts & Accessories for BMW Z3 (1996-2002)

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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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Turner Motorsport HD Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank Kit - M50/M52/S5...
For vehicles produced before 09/1998
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T#:9998526
Part#: 008348LA01BKT
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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 E36 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 E36 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.

Aluminum Coolant Expansion Tank 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
Heavy duty bleeder screw
Flared coolant pressure release line
Hardware for installation

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OEM Style Hose Clamps
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T#:338927
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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Meyle Radiator Fan Clutch - E12, E24, E28, E30, E34, E36, Z3 ...
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T#:384584
Part#: 11521723918
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T#:6827887
Part#: RGCTSAM12
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Race German has devoted themselves to providing quality products for late model BMWs that cover both street and track applications. Race German has now grown their catalog to a wide variety of models and products geared towards keeping your car looking and running nice. For those looking to install an aftermarket coolant temp gauge, Race German has the perfect accessory for you! This adapter is machined out of aluminum and splices into your upper radiator hose. Perfect for use with Race German's E30 temperature gauge but has compatibility with a wire variety of other cars as well! Features: Tapped for M12x1.5 sized sensor 38mm diameter outlets which fit most BMW hoses Includes 2x hose clamps **Does not include temp sensor
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T#:640437
Part#: 81205
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Red Line SuperCool Concentrate fortified with WaterWetter is a concentrated antifreeze/coolant designed to maximize the performance of your cooling system with superior protection against cavitation corrosion/erosion. Using SuperCool Concentrate diluted with distilled water protects the entire cooling system keeping new components like new for 5 years/150,000 miles and prevents further damage to older components. Red Line’s proprietary coolant additive formula enhances the fluid’s ability to transfer heat, reducing operating temperatures by up to 20*F and prolonging the life of the entire cooling system. Red Line's SuperCool is an OAT coolant that is a Nitrate and Silicate Free product with its own proprietary corrosion technology to offer superior protection for aluminum engines found in all European vehicles, performance vehicles, as well as other applications. SuperCool will not void the factory warranty either. It can be used to top off the existing coolant of any BMW and will not cause any ill-effects on the cooling system because it is silicate and nitrate free. It is still better to flush it out and switch completely to SuperCool to get all the full benefits of the product in performance and protection.
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T#:6827888
Part#: RGCTSA1/8NPT
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Race German has devoted themselves to providing quality products for late model BMWs that cover both street and track applications. Race German has now grown their catalog to a wide variety of models and products geared towards keeping your car looking and running nice. For those looking to install an aftermarket coolant temp gauge, Race German has the perfect accessory for you! This adapter is machined out of aluminum and splices into your upper radiator hose. Perfect for use with Race German's E30 temperature gauge but has compatibility with a wire variety of other cars as well! Features: Tapped for 1/8NPT sized sensor 38mm diameter outlets which fit most BMW hoses Includes 2x hose clamps **Does not include temp sensor
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Meyle Water Pump - E30/E36/Z3 318i/is/ic/Z3 1.9 with M42/M44 engine ...
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T#:579327
Part#: 3130113400
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Includes o-ring, features metal impeller.

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T#:640436
Part#: 81215
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Red Line SuperCool Performance Coolant fortified with WaterWetter is a 50/50 prediluted antifreeze/coolant designed to maximize the performance of your cooling system with superior protection against cavitation corrosion/erosion. Using 100% SuperCool Performance protects the entire cooling system, keeping new components like new for 5 years/150,000 miles and prevents further damage to older components. Red Line’s proprietary coolant additive formula enhances the fluid’s ability to transfer heat, reducing operating temperatures by up to 20*F and prolonging the life of the entire cooling system. Red Line's SuperCool is an OAT coolant that is a Nitrate and Silicate Free product with its own proprietary corrosion technology to offer superior protection for aluminum engines found in all European vehicles, performance vehicles, as well as other applications. SuperCool will not void the factory warranty either. It can be used to top off the existing coolant of any BMW and will not cause any ill-effects on the cooling system because it is silicate and nitrate free. It is still better to flush it out and switch completely to SuperCool to get all the full benefits of the product in performance and protection.
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Water Pump and Seal - with upgraded metal impeller - MEYLE
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T#:579324
Part#: 11517509985
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Ensure the optimal performance of your BMW by addressing the crucial component of the water pump. Turner Motorsport provides high-quality water pumps designed to keep coolant flowing smoothly. If left unchecked, a failing water pump can lead to overheating issues, potentially causing damage to engine internals. Common among German vehicles, water pump failure may result in unnecessary visits to the repair shop. Preventive maintenance, especially during timing belt replacements, is essential to avoid rapid coolant temperature rise and potential engine damage.

  • Prevents overheating issues
  • Guards against engine damage
  • Common replacement during timing belt maintenance
  • Ensures smooth coolant flow for optimal engine performance
  • Options for thermostats available on Turner Motorsport's website
  • Convenient coolant replacement options
  • Recommended replacement around 60,000 miles
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Fan Blade
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T#:594536
Part#: 11521723363
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This fan is driven by the 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 peices. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this.
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Meyle Coolant Expansion Tank - E36, E39, Z3
Up to production date 09/1998
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Part#: 11527505302
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Common source of engine overheating
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Water Wetter is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30*F. This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze.
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Meyle Expansion Tank Cap
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Replace worn or missing pieces.

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Part#: E30RADFANSP
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Thanks to its brittle plastic construction, this radiator fan switch plug is a common failure point. Race German offers this high-quality replacement to remedy this issue and get your car back to perfect operation.
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Water Wetter is a unique wetting agent for cooling systems which reduces coolant temperatures by as much as 30*F. This liquid product can be used to provide rust and corrosion protection in plain water for racing engines, which provides much better heat transfer properties than glycol-based antifreeze. Or it can be added to new or used antifreeze to improve the heat transfer of ethylene and propylene glycol systems. Designed for modern aluminum, cast iron, copper, brass, and bronze systems.

We have been using RedLine Oil in our street cars and race cars for years. Hands-down, it is the Number One brand of high performance lubricant for BMWs.
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Coolant Temperature Sensor
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T#:594615
Part#: 13621703993
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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.

This coolant temp sensor fits the following BMWs:
1996-1999 E36 BMW 323is 323ic 328i 328is 328ic M3, located in cylinder head
1999-2003 E39 BMW 540i, located on side of water pump
1999-2001 E38 BMW 740i 740il, located on side of water pump
1995-1996 E38 BMW 750il, located on side of water pump
1990-1999 E31 BMW 850i 850ci, located on side of water pump
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 3.0i, located in cylinder head
2000-2006 E53 BMW X5 4.4i/4.6is/4.8is, located on side of water pump
1997-2002 Z3 BMW Z3 2.5i Z3 3.0i, located in cylinder head
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