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    Coolant hose

    Hey all, can you guys give me a part number, or a name for this. It's a sensor housing of some sort. On the passenger side. Connects to lower rad. Looks like one part that's permanent attached to the hose. 05 330i zip 6spd. Thank you

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    Quote Originally Posted by phillipjfry View Post
    Hey all, can you guys give me a part number, or a name for this. It's a sensor housing of some sort. On the passenger side. Connects to lower rad. Looks like one part that's permanent attached to the hose. 05 330i zip 6spd. Thank you

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    Answered my own question. It's the lower rad hose. What brand is a good replacement?

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    For hoses I went with OE BMW parts...


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    Wow, one bmw wants 344.02 plus 9% tax for upper/lower/ t-stat/sensor. That's pretty expensive.

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    Rein I believe is the OEM supplier.

    Just checked, they are.
    I avoid Genuine BMW parts whenever possible as they have serious markup.

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    Rein is a good option for the hoses. But use a genuine BMW t-stat and fluid.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    Rein is a good option for the hoses. But use a genuine BMW t-stat and fluid.

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    Why use BMWs t stat, and not a Rein? Coolant, yes always factory.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Vas View Post
    Rein is a good option for the hoses. But use a genuine BMW t-stat and fluid.

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    Can you state an actual reason(s) or give me a link or two, as why to only buy genuine BMW Thermostat housing? Are non-OEM thermostats faulty? From my readings, the cooling system is a 10 year deal, why spend up to 66% more, for the same results.

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    Quote Originally Posted by phillipjfry View Post
    Can you state an actual reason(s) or give me a link or two, as why to only buy genuine BMW Thermostat housing? Are non-OEM thermostats faulty? From my readings, the cooling system is a 10 year deal, why spend up to 66% more, for the same results.

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    Genuine parts are manufactured to BMW’s spec whereas other might not be. One of Vas’ cars did not have genuine bmw cooling system parts from the PO and they went bad within 30k miles I think. The life of the cooling system is not just dependent on its age but also duty cycles and miles...


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    Quote Originally Posted by san View Post
    Genuine parts are manufactured to BMW’s spec whereas other might not be. One of Vas’ cars did not have genuine bmw cooling system parts from the PO and they went bad within 30k miles I think. The life of the cooling system is not just dependent on its age but also duty cycles and miles...


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    Aren't the BMW cooling system parts not that great? They seem to be the weak link. So maybe other reputable manufacturers remaking BMW's parts not quite to BMW's spec may be a good thing? That's kind of where my head goes. As long as the mechanics work, should be good to go. It would take me around 8 years to hit 30k.

    Now if we were talking an expensive critical part like a timing chain, or cams, ect I would want to use BMW parts, unless their is a superior aftermarket part available.

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