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Scott E
05-16-2004, 11:12 PM
I have 145k miles on the car and the cooling system is shot. Since a chain is only as strong as its weakest link I compiled a list of parts I am going to order from BMA tomorrow. I hope this is everything.

BM011317 (Water Pump w/gasket)

BM011487 (Lower Radiator Hose)

BM011500 (Upper Radiator Hose)

BM011485 (3way Hose)

BM021621 (Right Heater Hose)

BM021621 (Aux Pump Heater Hose)

BM021626 (Middle Heater Core Hose)

BM011431 (Water Pump to T-Stat Hose)

BM075022 (Radiator Breather Hose)

BM043886 (Radiator to Expansion Tank Hose)

BM040061 (Thermostat w/Seal)

BM011421 (Thermostat O-ring)

BM011503 (Thermostat Housing Gasket)

BM031230 (Nissens Radiator)

BM015735 (Upper Radiator Mount) 2 qty

BM032003 (Expansion Tank)

BM048275 (Expansion Tank Cap)

BM058442 (ATF O-ring) 2 qty

11 53 1 275 881 (Bleed Screw)

17 11 1 712 356 (Vent Pipe)

BMW Antifreeze 2 qty

MBXB
05-16-2004, 11:17 PM
I've been checking out the coolant at www.evanscooling.com.
Racers use it at little or no pressure. NPG+ is pricey, but so is BMW coolant.
Planning on switching to it next hose change.
They claim it has NO phosphates.
Has anyone on the board used this stuff?