Description
This BMW cooling system service kit is designed to provide a complete solution for maintaining and restoring proper engine temperature control. The cooling system in your BMW consists of multiple critical components, with the water pump and thermostat assembly being the most essential for consistent coolant circulation and temperature regulation.
This replacement kit includes high-quality components designed for reliability and long service life, ensuring your BMW’s cooling system operates at peak efficiency.
Fitment
BMW E53 Platform
Part Number: 11517509985KT5
This kit is specifically designed for BMW E53 models requiring cooling system replacement using part number 11517509985KT5. It is intended for complete water pump and thermostat assembly service applications within this platform.
Kit Includes
- Geba water pump
- Wahler thermostat assembly
- Aluminum water pump pulley
- Rein upper radiator hose
- Rein lower radiator hose
- 1 gallon Genuine BMW coolant
- Required mounting hardware
Fitment
BMW X5 (E53) 3.0i
Engine: 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Drivetrain: AWD
Model Years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006
Transmission: Automatic and Manual
Includes all compatible configurations listed below:
2001 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
2002 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
2003 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
2004 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
2005 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
2006 BMW X5 3.0i Engine Water Pump Kit
Automatic AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Manual AWD Sport Utility 3.0L L6 M54 Gas
Product Overview
This kit provides all essential components needed to service your BMW cooling system. The water pump circulates coolant between the engine and radiator, while the thermostat regulates coolant flow to maintain optimal operating temperature.
By replacing these components together, the system maintains proper flow efficiency and reduces the risk of overheating, leaks, or cooling system failure.
Engine Water Pump Function
The engine water pump is a key part of the cooling system responsible for circulating coolant throughout the engine. It ensures heat is effectively transferred away from the engine block and cylinder heads to the radiator for dissipation.
Key functions include:
- Continuous coolant circulation through engine and radiator
- Temperature regulation under all driving conditions
- Prevention of overheating or freezing in extreme climates
Engine Water Pump Failure Symptoms
- Coolant leak from the weep hole
- Excessive play in water pump pulley shaft indicating bearing failure
- Squeaking or whining noise at idle from the pump area
- Engine overheating conditions
- Low coolant warning light on instrument cluster
About Graf
Graf, founded in the early 1920s in Turin, Italy, is a well-established manufacturer of automotive components. In the 1960s, the company was acquired and relocated to Rovato in the province of Brescia, Italy.
The company specialized in producing water pumps and brake discs for the independent aftermarket. In 2001, Metelli Group acquired Graf S.p.A., and by 2003 it was fully merged into Metelli S.p.A.
Today, Metelli exports products to more than 90 countries across Europe, Africa, Asia, America, and Oceania. The company serves a wide range of markets including independent aftermarket (IAM), original equipment suppliers (OES), and original equipment manufacturers (OEM), maintaining a strong reputation for quality and reliability.
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