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E34 530
04-11-2006, 05:27 PM
What's the best thermostat for the M60?? For every other engine in the e34 I was able to find a 75 degree thermostat, but all of thermostats for the M60 engine are 95 degrees. Does anyone know where I can find a 75 degree thermostat?? Also, is Wahler a good brand, or should I just go OEM?? I found a Wahler thermostat on Pelican parts for $13.50 and an aluminum housing (brand is called MTC for $17.50) http://www.pelicanparts.com/bmw/catalog/shopcart/BE34/POR_BE34_WATpmp_pg3.htm#item8 (Scroll down to the 530i section to see the prices/product.) I tried searching, but came up with nothing too specific on thermostat brands. Thanks guys, Andrew
shogun
04-11-2006, 05:34 PM
M60 and M60 engines all run on higher temperatures.
Wahler is o.k.
Here is a Wahler for 85 degee
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/productx.aspx?sid=vnxz0rmjr53omurmzieynb2v&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1012273@530I&year=1994&cid=16@Cooling%20System&gid=2200@Thermostat
E34 530
04-11-2006, 05:39 PM
M60 and M60 engines all run on higher temperatures.
Wahler is o.k.
Here is a Wahler for 85 degee
http://www.autohausaz.com/search/productx.aspx?sid=vnxz0rmjr53omurmzieynb2v&makeid=800003@BMW&modelid=1012273@530I&year=1994&cid=16@Cooling%20System&gid=2200@Thermostat

Thanks Shogun!! Would you reccomend the 85 or 95 degree thermostat?? is that a good aluminum housing??
winfred
04-11-2006, 05:44 PM
the mission trading company stuff is usually fine
E34 530
04-11-2006, 05:57 PM
the mission trading company stuff is usually fine

Link? I wasn't able to find anything. Thanks, Andrew
E34 530
04-11-2006, 06:04 PM
I went to the mission trading company and they have the same wahler for more money. Should I go with the 85 or 95 degree one??
winfred
04-11-2006, 06:39 PM
mission trading company/mtc the people with the aluminum housing. it probably had a 95 in it before, id go with the 85 but it's hotter then hell here in south louisiana during summer and that gives you a little more safety margin


I went to the mission trading company and they have the same wahler for more money. Should I go with the 85 or 95 degree one??
E34 530
04-11-2006, 07:13 PM
mission trading company/mtc the people with the aluminum housing. it probably had a 95 in it before, id go with the 85 but it's hotter then hell here in south louisiana during summer and that gives you a little more safety margin

Thanks winfred. I think I'll go with the 85 degree one and the mtc housing. It gets pretty hot in NJ in the summers, but the winters are pretty cold. Thanks for your help!!