BMW 128i Cooling and Climate Controls

Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
• Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
• Manufactured for the sealing repair environment
• Validated for fit, form, and function
• Quality that you can trust

On certain BMW, Mini, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles, the original equipment engine coolant bleeder screw is made of plastic. Over time and during normal service, the head of the plastic screw deforms, becomes difficult to turn, and inevitably requires replacement. This Dorman OE FIX coolant air bleeder screw is made of brass to resist deforming during service, saving the expense of replacing the original screw with the same failure-prone plastic design.

Product Features:

• Upgraded material – this brass coolant air bleeder screw reduces future maintenance costs by replacing the original equipment plastic screw on specified BMW, Mini, Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Ram vehicles
• Ideal solution – instead of wasting time wrestling with a deformed plastic screw head, this sturdy brass screw ensures easy, reliable removal and reuse
• Durable construction – made of quality brass for reliable performance and long service life
• Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience

Rein Automotive OE quality thermostat assemblies install, fit and perform the way the original manufacturer intended. These assemblies are designed to meet or exceed the OE materials used. Rein thermostat housings are constructed of metal or plastic based on vehicle specific factory requirements. The housings are constructed from molds cast directly from the OEM parts to meet the strict tolerances of the vehicle’s factory specifications. This ensures a smooth and easy installation, just as one would expect to find with OE quality. Rein thermostats are produced with high-quality metals and components to ensure proper durability and service life. The thermostats are temperature calibrated to have a consistent and precise response suiting cooling system needs. Our quality thermostat assemblies aim to provide the profession repair technician and vehicle owner the peace of mind and trust that is expected from an OE quality component.

Product Features:

• Matches original equipment design specifications
• Direct fitments allows easy installation
• Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances
• Thermostat set to 97 degrees Celsius to maintain optimal running temperature

It could be as simple as the pressure switch. This replacement A/C transducer switch is the fix for corroded terminals or a broken connector on the original switch. A direct replacement to restore air conditioning.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this A/C transducer switch is an exact replacement for the original switch
• Simple repair – this A/C switch replaces an existing switch with corroded terminals or a broken connector
• Easy installation – no special tools required
• Quality tested – switch has been tested to ensure proper fit and function

Carquest New Compressors are designed, manufactured and tested to meet or exceed strict original equipment specifications for superior quality and performance. Each new compressor is tested to provide durable life to the vehicle’s air conditioning system. All new compressor components are assembled using state of the art equipment and techniques to ensure smooth operation. Each part is equipped with a clutch and connector that matches the original equipment part and provides an exact replacement to your vehicle’s part. All compressors are supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:

• Each new compressor design undergoes rigorous life cycle testing at high RPMs and pressures to ensure that they can withstand years in the harshest conditions.
• New compressors are designed with utmost precision using 3D coordinate measuring machines to ensure a perfect fit.
• The production process contains automated controls at every stage that alerts and halts production in case of an error, assuring that the finished product will always be flawless.
• All new compressors must pass a helium leak test and pump up function test prior to packaging.
• O-Rings and gaskets necessary for installation are included.

Fel-Pro® gaskets are specifically designed for the repair environment to deliver a reliable seal on even the most troublesome applications. Designed for imperfect sealing surfaces and manufactured with proprietary materials, you can count on Fel-Pro for innovative sealing solutions for the real-world repair environment.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
• Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
• Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment
• Unsurpassed quality you can trust
• Validated for fit, form, and function

Restore proper heating and cooling functionality with this direct replacement resistor designed to match the operation and performance of the original equipment on certain vehicles.

Product Features:

• Direct replacement – this blower motor resistor matches the fit, function and performance of the original motor on specific vehicles
• Restores performance – fixes a fan that’s only operating on one speed or not working at all
• Thoroughly tested – examined and validated to perform safely and effectively
• Trustworthy quality – backed by team of engineers and inspectors in the United States

The Carquest condenser is an integral component of the motor vehicle air conditioning system. This part condenses the refrigerant into a liquid to prepare it for entry into the compressor. The condenser is manufactured according to OEM design specifications to ensure a long life with quality performance. Exact design standards produce a seamless fit into the engine compartment.

Product Features:

• This is a parallel flow condenser that contains small micro-channels. It is highly recommended that this condenser be replaced if a failure has occurred in the vehicle’s air conditioning system that has resulted in debris contaminating the system.
• This Carquest condenser has a drier attached to it with an interior desiccant bag which will provide optimal moisture removal in the a/c system to maximize cooling performance.
• The Carquest condenser production process includes quality driven details such as using zinc-coated tubes and electrostatic paint spray at high temperatures to provide the best corrosion resistance and durability in our condensers.
• Continuous molds, laser welding machines, semi-automatic assembly stations and other advanced equipment provide quality products.
• Each condenser uses only the highest quality raw materials including pure aluminum (not substandard or recycled) to provide the highest quality standards from beginning to finished product.
• All brackets are designed per OEM specifications to ensure strength and reduce vibration and movement.
• We leak test 100% of our condensers in helium leak test chambers to ensure the product does not leak.
• Our condensers are manufactured from rigid design standards to fit OEM dimensions.
• Each condenser design endures a series of tests that includes performance testing, vibration testing, blast testing, and salt spray testing to simulate real world conditions.
• Each Carquest condenser is packaged using superior box construction. This box is easy to open and seal. Each condenser is packaged in the box with internal protection to keep the part centered and away from the package edges.

New Platinum Pro A/C Condenser, 06-12 3 Series Without Turbo, All Z4 Models, X1 2.0L L4, 128I Coupe/Convertible, 08-09 135I Convertible Only

Product Features:

• 06-12 3 Series Without Turbo, All Z4 Models, X1 2.0L L4, 128I Coupe/Convertible, 08-09 135I Convertible Only, Made Of Aluminum
• Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
• No Drilling Needed For Installation
• No Modifications Needed For Installation
• Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
• Same Form Fit And Function As OE
• Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle

Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile a/c experience, fix it once and fix it right with Imperial.

Product Features:

• Preset thermostatic fan control
• 185 Deg. F preset
• For use with Imperial electric fans
• Probe installs into radiator fins
• Contains gaskets, O-rings, or seals to properly replace the product
• Brass construction for accurate temperature sensing
• Zinc coated terminal to resist corrosion
• Vehicle specific applications

We are proud to offer this Carquest product line: Carquest Water Outlets. Our products are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation and designed to be hassle free OE replacement part that meets and/or exceeds OE standards. Backed by over 50 years of mobile temperature control experience, fix it once and fix it right with CARQUST Water Outlets and Thermostat Housings.

Product Features:

• Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
• Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable))
• 100% virgin resin material to insure durability
• 100% leak tested
• Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation
• Includes quality thermostat
• Meets and/or exceeds OEM standard
• Includes quality gasket or O-ring to ensure proper seal (where applicable)
• 100% virgin resin material to insure durability
• 100% leak tested
• Direct-fit replacement for ease of installation

Carquest Premium Blower Motors are engineered and tested to provide years of trouble free operation. Backed by over 50 years of mobile A/C experience, fix it once and fix it right with Carquest Premium Blower Motors. Meets or exceeds OE design. Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM. Windings meet or exceed OEM Specifications. Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
• Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
• Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor
• Meets or exceeds OE design and performance
• Magnetic size and properties compare or exceed OEM
• Windings meet or exceed OEM specifications
• Motor RPM equivalent to or exceeds OEM motor

With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:

• Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.

Carquest Premium heater cores use advanced engineering methods together with innovative manufacturing technology resulting in a product that meets or exceeds form, fit, and function.

Product Features:

• Designed to keep your A/C system in top shape and built to provide long-lasting service.
• Our advanced engineering methods coupled with our innovative manufacturing technology provide products to the aftermarket that meet or exceed form, fit, and function of OEM parts.
• Our advanced engineering methods coupled with our innovative manufacturing technology provide products to the aftermarket that meet or exceed form, fit, and function of OEM parts.

Crafted to meet the exact specifications set by Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM), these products are engineered for effortless installation and removal. Constructed from premium-grade components, incorporating proper relief and vacuum valves, they ensure optimal performance even in the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Rigorously quality-tested, these components provide exceptional, out-of-the-box performance and superior durability to meet or exceed the highest standards of today’s vehicles.

Product Features:

• Maintains proper cooling system pressure
• Easy installation and removal
• 100% tested to ensure proper pressure and longevity
• Meets all OEM specifications

Manufactured with OEM quality materials and safety standards by an OE Supplier. This integrated thermostat housing will meet and exceed the expectations of the OE thermostat to insure the best product for your cooling system. Stands up to even the most demanding automotive cooling systems. Manufactured with OEM specifications and processes. Copper case and wax compound assures rapid response to temperature changes in the coolant as well as the design and function of the housing. Offset design, air relief valve, and OEM style seals included where applicable.

Product Features:

• High grade stainless steel and copper construction
• Meets or exceeds OEM standards
• Consistent and precise response to cooling system needs
• Original equipment design for worry-free direct fit replacement
• 100% tested and calibrated

Rein OE Quality Air Conditioning Evaporator. Pressure tested before leaving the factory. Designed according to OE specifications, ensuring fit and function are identical to the original evaporator.

Modern vehicles may have 100 or more electrical harness connectors in every operating system of the vehicle. Terminal tension may weaken with time or corrosion may occur within the connector housing making replacement necessary. When replacing any harness-connector assembly approved wire termination methods must be followed to ensure a successful and long-term solution to the original problem is made. A failed terminal connection, terminal corrosion or damaged wire will result in an electrical system fault.

Product Features:

• Carquest electrical connectors meet or exceed OE wire gauge, insulation, and terminal material requirements.
• Sealed connections (where applicable) to prevent environmental corrosion and performance issues
• Global coverage for import and/or domestic applications
• OE specified wire gauge to ensure a reliable electrical connection
• Designed to meet or exceed OE specifications in form, fit and function

Carquest Accumulators and Receiver Driers are designed to store, filter and dry the air conditioning refrigerant to provide proper performance and durability for the air conditioning system. They are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment specifications.

Product Features:

• All parts meet or exceed original equipment standards for moisture absorption, pressure and temperature resistance, air tightness, vibration resistance, corrosiveness, and pulse pressure.
• Desiccant is 100% tested and assembled in a controlled environment to ensure performance meets or exceeds original equipment standards.
• All accumulators and receiver driers are helium leak tested prior to packaging.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.

The ABS or Anti-Lock Brake System ECU monitors the Wheel Speed Sensors rotational speed for anti-lock brake function, stability control and traction control. The ABS sensors report the speed of all four wheels to the ECU to determine if the wheels are locking up and to help provide safer stopping. Reasons for replacement include: ABS/brake lamp illumination, no or erratic ABS operation or problems with stability and or traction control systems.

Product Features:

• OE MATCHED: Manufactured to OE performance standards. Connectors, mounts and wire lengths are exact match to OE for worry free installation.
• INSTALLATION AND SUPPORT: Includes all necessary brackets and hardware. Application specific harness length
• THE DIFFERENCE: Glass reinforced plastic for better contamination resistance. Weather pack connectors prevent dirt and moisture contamination. Grease, mounting nut and instruction sheet included where applicable.

Carquest Premium Radiators offer one of the largest product ranges in the aftermarket, covering more than 95% of the popular automotive and light truck applications. Carquest Premium Radiators meet or exceed original equipment specifications, ensuring that products fit and perform just as well or better than the original parts, providing you peace of mind.

Product Features:

• Our B-type tubes feature central reinforcement to provide greater tolerance to pressure. Stronger tube design means drastically reduced probability of tube failure.
• Our deep extrusion header provides a stronger tube to header joint which is more resistant to the effects of vibration and thermal tube expansion, virtually eliminating tube to header leaks.
• Our fin edges are folded for increased stability and heat disbursement properties.
• Our included “multi-fit” attachments allow one radiator to cover multiple vehicle applications without sacrificing OE fit. This results in wider vehicle coverage with substantially less inventory.
• Thermal expansion cuts allow for longer life and reduce failure rates by allowing improved core expansion and contraction during normal heat cycles.
• We design and manufacture all our radiators to meet or even exceed Original Equipment specifications. We take pride in producing the most reliable replacement parts in the market.
• We use longer header tabs for increased pressure resistance. This reduces the potential for tank to header leaks.

Rein OE Quality electric water pump replacement kits offer a valuable solution to failure prone cooling related components on the N51/2/4 BWM engine platforms. At the heart of these kits are OE electric water pumps and OE-quality thermostat assemblies which are complemented by Rein’s problem solver hoses and necessary mounting hardware. These kits ensure that the time consuming water pump repair is performed in a single effort, eliminating the possibility of a repeat repair. Replacing all related cooling system components at a suggested interval of 80,000 miles on this complicated engine platform and performing a proper coolant flush at the same time will ensure longevity of the system. The OE or Pentosin NF-G11 coolant is recommended for this repair.

Product Features:

• Ensures proper operation of the cooling system
• Helps to eliminate a repeat repair
• Contains an OE electric water pump
• Addresses the commonly failing plastic coolant hose connector

Rein OE quality bolts kits fit European vehicles the way the original manufacturer intended. Designed to be direct replacements for the original bolts are identical to OEM. Supplied with all the necessary bolts and torque specs to ensure that the job is done right.

Product Features:

• Includes all the bolts needed to complete the job.
• Comes with torque specs to make sure each bolt is properly tighten
• Manufactured to strict engineering standards/specifications in materials and tolerances
• Aluminum bolts are torque to yield and must be replaced once they are released.

For European vehicles, A.P.A. manufactures the URO Parts brand of quality replacement parts, which meet or exceed OEM specifications. URO Parts components are ideal for both professional and DIY vehicle repair, and are often the exclusive aftermarket alternative to overpriced ¿Genuine¿ components. By reducing deferred maintenance with URO Parts, you will increase the bottom line of your business. With its URO Premium line, A.P.A. offers problem-solving upgraded components that are superior to failure-prone OEM parts in design and/or materials. A.P.A. is so confident in the longevity and reliability of URO Premium products, . URO Parts also specializes in accurate reproduction parts for classic vehicles, including a huge variety of items that are no longer available from the dealer.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed fitment
• Precision-molded to OE dimensions to ensure compatibility with original sensors and connections
• Quality materials resist engine heat and harsh cooling system environment
• Factory pressure-tested

Carquest Expansion Valves are designed to regulate the flow of refrigerant through the air conditioning system to provide optimal cooling to the passenger compartment. Each expansion valve is manufactured to original equipment specifications to perform its function even in the harshest climates. Each part is supplied with the necessary gaskets and o-rings for installation.

Product Features:

• The bodies of these expansion valves are machined from a single block of aluminum or brass metal.
• Each expansion valve has settings for tonnage and superheat based on the vehicle specifications.
• Each expansion valve is tested for function and leakage according to OEM specifications to ensure optimal performance of the air conditioning system.
• O-Rings necessary for installation are included.