Cooling System Differences Euro VS US E36 M3

[m3f_M3AN]

My car is blue, so I ordered blue with the Roose Motorsport logo.



Thanks for your help and suggestion.

No worries, post pics when it's installed.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

No worries, post pics when it's installed.

Definitely

[m3f_Nick325xiT 5spd]

Silicon hoses are more durable, yes. A lot of people don't like them because of the shiny look but you can get them in matt black too now.


I'd skip Samco and get a Roose Motorsport kit if I were going silicon.


https://roosemotorsport.co.uk/e36-hose-kits.html

They are *theoretically* more durable, especially according to the vendors. In practice, they are a lot more expensive and the actual durability is an open question.


It makes more sense to replace the very cheap rubber every once in a long while than it does to buy a "lifetime" solution.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

Not intended to be a life time solution, but just something that might be a bit more durable.

They are *theoretically* more durable, especially according to the vendors. In practice, they are a lot more expensive and the actual durability is an open question.



It makes more sense to replace the very cheap rubber every once in a long while than it does to buy a "lifetime" solution.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

Guys


Is there any difference in the radiator between the Euro and US spec cars. If I buy an aftermarket aluminium radiator like a koyo or mishimoto, will it fit my car.


Thanks

Hasan

[m3f_M_Parallel]

US has the integrated coolant resservoir, Euro has the separate one.


Do not understand all these question. You have a Euro car, you live in Dubai. Why would you end up with US spec parts if you order the part for your spec car?

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

US has the integrated coolant resservoir, Euro has the separate one.



Do not understand all these question. You have a Euro car, you live in Dubai. Why would you end up with US spec parts if you order the part for your spec car?

Thanks. Just trying to make sure I order the correct parts. Generally, the parts are not available locally so I have to order them online.



Any suggestions on where I can order an aluminium radiator. Thanks

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

Also, all of the radiators I find on ebay will not fit with the oil cooler. And I'm pretty sure my car has an oil cooler.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

In addition, is the water pump the same between the Euro and the US M3s?


Thanks

[m3f_M_Parallel]

Forget the US M3. Most parts are unique. So is the waterpump.


Use www.bmwfans.info or http://www.etk.cc/ and use last 7 digits of your VIN. That way you can find the P/N for the correct parts of your car.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

Forget the US M3. Most parts are unique. So is the waterpump.



Use www.bmwfans.info or http://www.etk.cc/ and use last 7 digits of your VIN. That way you can find the P/N for the correct parts of your car.

Thanks. It seems the only option for the water pump is the OEM.



I really want to put an aluminium radiator in it. Any suggestions on where I can get one.

[m3f_M_Parallel]

The OEM one is from alu.

[m3f_Hasan Shaikh]

Great. Thanks