Cooling System Maintenance v8

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Originally Posted by Entropy

Here's what I would do while you're in there (and exactly what I did):



Water pump (recommend HEPU)
Thermostat
BimmerFix stent kit (very important)
Hoses
Coolant
Overflow tank
Belts (AC and serpentine)
Idler pulley and both tensioners


Also be prepared to do the oil thermostat gasket. Might as well do it while you have the belts off and radiator removed.

Thank you so much I'm gonna start getting these parts ! Also on the valley coolant pipe should I do it right away? ;( tough to ask I know!!