RE: E36 325 M50 thermostat failure

[alex.fadeev@xxxxxxxxxxx]

Stephen Andersen [mailto:SAndersen@domain.elided] wrote:
> 
> No it is not normal, usually it fails around 70k miles
> or less. ;-P

'-)

> When you are in there, don't forget to replace your
> water pump, thermostat housing, belts, hoses, and 
> possibly even your radiator, as that will be next...

All good but rather expensive advice for E36 cars!
Consider this:
- - E36 serpentine belt => $25
- - E36 water pump => $40
- - E36 thermostat housing => $40
** both of the above better be the new plastic-free parts!
I did all of the above on my E36 and the thermostat housing really did not
need to be touched. OTOH, my plastic impeller (10/94 production M3) looked
as good as new while others report it failing on them at under 50K miles. So
YMMV big time.

- - E36 coolant hoses kit => a shade under $300
- - E36 radiator => $200-350 depending on the source

I would not touch the above unless absolutely necessary.

alex f

> Steve
> 1993 325is
> 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-bmw@domain.elided [mailto:owner-bmw@domain.elided] 
> > Sent: Tuesday, October 16, 2001 2:07 AM
> > To: bmw@domain.elided
> > Subject: E36 325 M50 thermostat failure
> > 
> > 
> > My thermostat has failed after 115,000 miles.  Is this a 
> > normal occurance ?
> > 
> > Nick Pashley
> > '93 E36 325i coupe

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