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Old 03-13-2019, 01:27 PM
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I wouldn't replace the wp and thermostat strictly due to having the radiator off. Access to both is very good with the radiator in place (simply unscrew/remove the fan). The fact that the coolant is already drained would be a stronger argument for me, but I would only replace them if I was confident they were original or they were replaced with cheap aftermarket parts.

ISTA-D is a newer version of INPA that functions well on modern Windows operating systems. I use mine on a Win10 Pro laptop. I find it much more intuitive than INPA. There's a whole forum on bimmerfest dedicated to software/coding.

I have come to the conclusion that BMW hoses are of very high quality, so I no longer replace them preemptively. In fact, you can buy o-ring kits from a guy on ebay and simply replace the sealing o-rings to prevent leaks. My '99 e46 still has mostly original hoses in place and they feel/look fine.

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