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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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Complete Cooling System Overhaul Package - 1997-1998 Z3 2.8 M52, 1998...

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This is a compete cooling system overhaul kit, which includes all of the common Z3 M52 cooling system failure parts bundled into a complete package. This cooling system package is for the 1997-1998 Z3 2.8 Roadster and 1998-2000 MZ3 M Roadster or M Coupe.

The Z3 cooling system's primary cooling components are prone to failure within 60k miles (or less in many cases). A failure in the cooling system can lead to overheating and catastrophic engine failure. Don't gamble your engine! By replacing these core items preventatively, such as the radiator & waterpump, you are defusing what could be a ticking cooling system time bomb. And if you've had a failure of one of these parts, now is the time to refresh your cooling system. Our kit includes one OEM Behr radiator, an Original BMW waterpump (with updated composite impeller and O-ring), thermostat (complete with O-ring), aluminum thermostat housing, profile gasket, radiator cap and new hoses (as pictured).

Optional items (which can be added below):
- Upgrade the waterpump to a Stewart/EMP High Performance pump
- Original BMW antifreeze
- Add a new coolant expansion tank (known for cracking)

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This cooling system overhaul kit fits the following BMWs:
1997-1998 Z3 2.8 M52 Roadster
1998-2000 Z3 M Roadster, M Coupe

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Basic Cooling System Service Kit - E36 Z3 M44 1.9L

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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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High Performance Metal Water Pump & Pulley Kit - M54

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Aluminum Thermostat Housing - E34, E36, Z3

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The plastic thermostat cover in your BMW is a known point of failure. Throughout the years of repeated contact with hot coolant, the plastic can crack and cause massive coolant leaks and potential overheating.

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Thermostat With Housing

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Cooling Hose

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Radiator Hose - Upper

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Bremmen Coolant Bleeder Screw - BMW E30 E36 E38 E39 E46 E83 E90 Z4 ...

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Plastic bleeder screw for cooling system is used to bleed air that would otherwise create an air pocket and lead to overheating. Includes o-ring seal.

Bav Auto Coolant Expansion Tank - E53 X5, Z3 2.3 2.5i 2.8 3.0i ...

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This radiator expansion tank is used on E53 X5 4.4i and 4.6is with M62 engine, and Z3 2.3 2.5i 2.8 3.0i from 1999-2002. It is a common failure item as the plastic weakens over time and stress cracks will lead to coolant leaks. 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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Bremmen Engine Fan Blade - 11 Blades, 420mm - BMW M30 S38 M50 M52 S5...

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This fan is driven by the serpentine 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 pieces. Be sure to get a new fan clutch, while you are replacing this.

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