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Originally Posted by TriX5
GPU at getbmwparts.com is about $120. Takes about 1.5hrs for a shade tree mechanic to do the swap at a leisurely pace.
Been there, done that.... :-)
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Leisurely: that’s me to a T, otherwise it’s no fun. If I’m in a rush, I pay a great local Indy.
Thanks very much for the thoughtful advice. I am going to follow your prescription exactly. But I think I’ll go for the Beru gpu for $40 less.
Thermo: was bad at 85kmiles. New one maintains 87C, and I see 99 when towing up steep hills in the summer. X5 always seems to run better after a long two (better mileage and noticeably more peppy). My Indy mechanic says it’s the best