DIY: ECS Tuning level II cooling system refresh + 3 cooling hoses (Step by step) - Page 3

ECSTuning · 10-03-2011, 04:00 PM

We are in the process of adding additional cooling kits that are a more complete refresh to our website. The total refresh (complete) kits will included all the parts mentioned.

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Mango · 10-03-2011, 04:32 PM

sounds like a good plan to me. Maybe you could incorporate some kind of option check list where people can decide what to add by just ticking boxes.

slosvt · 10-03-2011, 07:58 PM

ECS,

What parts are "different" in the Level 1 package? I know the more expensive system is OEM BMW, but what brand do you get for the parts in the ECS brand system?

Ready to order...

Thank you,

Solidjake · 10-03-2011, 08:03 PM

Remember, OEM parts are the same as Behr, Hella, Whaler, etc. The only reason they cost more is because of a BMW stamp. Shop wisely.

ECSTuning · 10-04-2011, 09:08 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slosvt

ECS,

What parts are "different" in the Level 1 package? I know the more expensive system is OEM BMW, but what brand do you get for the parts in the ECS brand system?

Ready to order...

Thank you,

The kit with the brand listed as genuine BMW kit contains only genuine BMW parts. The kit branded as assembled by ECS Tuning contains non genuine BMW parts, but the parts in the kit are quality OEM replacement parts. The kit found here contains parts by Geba, FAE, Meyle, CRP, and OES. With all of our kits you can click the "kit contents" button a drop down will appear listing all brands used for each part in a kit.

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DetroitEE · 10-04-2011, 11:08 AM

Does the Geba water pump have a composite impeller?

Edit: Photos look like a metal impeller

ECSTuning · 10-04-2011, 11:10 AM

The Geba water pump in the kit featuring a stout metal impeller for improved longevity.

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slosvt · 10-04-2011, 07:04 PM

Thank you for the quick reply. I will place the order tomorrow. How long will it take to ship to VA?

ECSTuning · 10-06-2011, 09:21 AM

slosvt you have a PM

ELCID86 · 10-08-2011, 12:31 PM

Warning about the water pump stud bolts. They break pretty easily. I thought it was the torque wrench releasing, but it was actually the aluminum bolts/studs breaking. I was was able to back them out with a pair of Vice Grips-thankfully there was enough room to grab the remaining stub.

After more research, it appears the OEM numbers are 07129901921 or M6X30-8.8-ZNS. Anyone know of alternate sources to buy them? I'd prefer something more substantial than the OEM aluminum (?) ones. --Other than that the project is going fine... B-]

It appears ECS Tuning might have them: Mfg Part#07129904544, ECS Part# ES16061 @ $1.04/ea. Trying to verify with them now.

ECSTuning · 10-10-2011, 09:48 AM

^Correct the original part number (07129901921) for the stud bolt has been superseded to the one found here. They are the genuine BMW part not an aftermarket equivalent.

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ELCID86 · 10-10-2011, 09:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ECSTuning

^Correct the original part number (07129901921) for the stud bolt has been superseded to the one found here. They are the genuine BMW part not an aftermarket equivalent.

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Thanks, just ordered them.

Moosecakes · 10-10-2011, 09:54 AM

I can say good things about the geyba water pump and ECS, both are awesome the metal impaler is much more of a peace of mind than the poop plastic one on the OEM pump I pulled out... Car is running perfect, well, after I blew up my OEM water pulley and had to rush to BMW before closing to get another lol! ECS aluminum one is on my list as well as a new radiator seeing as i have a small crack. So... look forward to hearing from me again soon ECS

pfd964 · 03-21-2012, 01:59 PM

Thanks for write-up.

What did you use to lubricate the H2O pump o-ring?

ELCID86 · 03-21-2012, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pfd964

Thanks for write-up.

What did you use to lubricate the H2O pump o-ring?

BMW Coolant.

pfd964 · 03-21-2012, 02:05 PM

thanks.

PD

10-03-2011, 04:00 PM	#41
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,493 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	We are in the process of adding additional cooling kits that are a more complete refresh to our website. The total refresh (complete) kits will included all the parts mentioned. ECS Tuning __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

10-03-2011, 04:32 PM	#42
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10-03-2011, 08:03 PM	#44
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10-04-2011, 11:08 AM	#46
DetroitEE Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Livonia, MI Posts: 63 My Ride: 2004 325ci View My Garage	Does the Geba water pump have a composite impeller? Edit: Photos look like a metal impeller Last edited by DetroitEE; 10-04-2011 at 11:10 AM.

10-04-2011, 11:10 AM	#47
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,493 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	The Geba water pump in the kit featuring a stout metal impeller for improved longevity. ECS Tuning __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

10-03-2011, 07:58 PM	#43
slosvt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 223 My Ride: 00 328i View My Garage	ECS, What parts are "different" in the Level 1 package? I know the more expensive system is OEM BMW, but what brand do you get for the parts in the ECS brand system? Ready to order... Thank you,

10-04-2011, 07:04 PM	#48
slosvt Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Virginia Posts: 223 My Ride: 00 328i View My Garage	Thank you for the quick reply. I will place the order tomorrow. How long will it take to ship to VA?

10-06-2011, 09:21 AM	#49
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,493 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	slosvt you have a PM __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

10-08-2011, 12:31 PM	#50
ELCID86 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: VA, USA Posts: 115 My Ride: 2004 330i ZHP View My Garage	Warning about the water pump stud bolts. They break pretty easily. I thought it was the torque wrench releasing, but it was actually the aluminum bolts/studs breaking. I was was able to back them out with a pair of Vice Grips-thankfully there was enough room to grab the remaining stub. After more research, it appears the OEM numbers are 07129901921 or M6X30-8.8-ZNS. Anyone know of alternate sources to buy them? I'd prefer something more substantial than the OEM aluminum (?) ones. --Other than that the project is going fine... B-] It appears ECS Tuning might have them: Mfg Part#07129904544, ECS Part# ES16061 @ $1.04/ea. Trying to verify with them now. Last edited by ELCID86; 10-08-2011 at 12:42 PM. Reason: update

10-10-2011, 09:48 AM	#51
ECSTuning Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Wadsworth, Ohio Posts: 4,493 My Ride: BMW View My Garage	^Correct the original part number (07129901921) for the stud bolt has been superseded to the one found here. They are the genuine BMW part not an aftermarket equivalent. ECS Tuning __________________ *Have questions? Need answers? Live Chat us! 8:30am to 12:00am Midnight EST* sales@ecstuning.com \| customerservice@ecstuning.com Customer Service Hours: 8:00am - 8:00pm EST Sales Team Hours: 8:00am - 11:00pm EST 800.924.5172

10-10-2011, 09:54 AM	#53
Moosecakes Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 490 My Ride: 02' SMG M3 View My Garage	I can say good things about the geyba water pump and ECS, both are awesome the metal impaler is much more of a peace of mind than the poop plastic one on the OEM pump I pulled out... Car is running perfect, well, after I blew up my OEM water pulley and had to rush to BMW before closing to get another lol! ECS aluminum one is on my list as well as a new radiator seeing as i have a small crack. So... look forward to hearing from me again soon ECS __________________ *///M* ________________________________________ Tiag SMG Build \| MK3 16:9 Nav unit/CD drive/Brain \| Full HK sound system FS!! 3 series smoked amber OEM corners FS!!

03-21-2012, 01:59 PM	#54
pfd964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 18 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	What did you use to lubricate the H2O pump o-ring? Thanks for write-up. What did you use to lubricate the H2O pump o-ring?

03-21-2012, 02:05 PM	#56
pfd964 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: NC Posts: 18 My Ride: 330Ci View My Garage	thanks. PD

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