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2002-2005: BMW 745I & IL (E65 & E66) 2006-2008: BMW 750I & IL (E65 & E66) 2004-2006: BMW X5 4.4i/4.8is (E53) |
2007-2010: BMW X5 4.8i (E70) 2004-2005: BMW 545i (E60) 2006-2010: BMW 550i (E60 & E61) |
2004-2005: BMW 645Ci (E63 & E64) 2006-2010: BMW 650i (E63 & E64) 2002-2005: Range Rover |
SYMPTOM:
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PROBLEM:Rubber seal on aluminum cooling tube has failed. Coolant is leaking into back area of engine timing cover and out of hole. BIGGER PROBLEM:Replacing this seal/tube is a very, very big job and very expensive. |
SOLUTIONInstall an AGA collapsible cooling tube. We have designed a tube and seals that can be installed (by experienced tech) in under 10 hours. |
PARTS INCLUDED WITH THE KIT
| QUANTITY | PART # | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AGA-N62-6061 | Cooling Pipe Exp | $548.00 |
| 1 | AGA-N62-V SEAL | Eng. Block Front Seal | $46.00 |
| 1 | AGA-N62-35 | Outer O-ring | $4.00 |
| 2 | AGA-N62-32 | Inner O-ring ($4.00 each) | $8.00 |
| TOTAL | $606.00 |
PARTS NEEDED TO REPLACE COOLING TUBE (NOT INCLUDED WITH THE KIT)
| QUANTITY | PART # | DESCRIPTION | PRICE |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11-53-1-710-048 | Eng. Block Rear O-ring | $2.85 |
| 1 | 11-51-7-507-717 | Heat Pipe / WP O-ring | $2.54 |
| 1 | 11-51-7-508-535 | Water Pump Gasket | $6.38 |
| 1 | 11-51-1-439-976 | Pipe Pump / Valley Pan | $17.03 |
| 1 | 11-14-7-507-278 | Valley Pan W/ Gasket | $80.35 |
| 2 | 11-61-7-521-181 | Intake Man Gasket ($36.04 each) | $76.08 |
| 2 | 07-11-9-903-596 | Cam. Adjuster O-ring ($3.61 each) | $7.22 |
| 1 | 12-31-1-439-988 | Alternator Feed Pipe | $14.90 |
| TOTAL | $207.35 |
INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS
These instructions are for experienced technicians only. This job should only be done by an experienced technician. If instructions are need to remove stock components refer to All Data, Mitchel or Factory Manual.
STEP 1 - REMOVE
- Intake cam adjuster units, left & right
- Intake manifold (BMW Tis operation 11-61-050)
- Drain engine block for coolant
- Valley pan/cover
- Vibration Dampener (BMW Tis operation 11-23-010)
- Water pump (BMW Tis operation 11-51-000)
STEP 2
Cut cooling tube & remove rear part by hand.
STEP 3
Drill hole in front part of tube.
STEP 4
Pull tube out with lever bar.
STEP 5
Remove old seal w/pick tool. Clean Seal Groove: Completely clean is a must, use a small wire brush to remove ALL debris from old seal, inspect with mirror.
STEP 6
REPLACING REAR O-RING
[Part # 11-53-1-710-048]
Remove rear o-ring in back of engine block. Clean groove and install new o-ring. Part# 11-53-1-710-148 (Do not install the o-ring that comes on the pipe. It must stay in place on the pipe). Apply a little of the supplied grease to o-ring in rear of block.
STEP 7
INSTALLING FRONT SEAL
[Part # AGA-N62-V SEAL]
(Seal placed on tube for shipping purposes)
Remove seal by hand from pipe.
Install engine block front seal.
Flat end of the seal should be facing towards the front of the car when installed in engine block.
[Part #: AGA-N62-35]
Work seal into grove by hand.
Seal must be completely seated before installing tube. If necessary, push seal in place with a blunt tool (blue nylon tool supplied)
Take extreme care not to damage seal when installing.
STEP 8
Start with the tube collapsed. Lube tube on both ends with white grease (supplied in kit). Hold tube into engine block. Insert tube into rear of engine block. Turn tube so it expands, as front of the tube enters seal, observe front seal with mirror from water pump side as the tube goes into seal. Seal cannot be pinched. If seal pushes out, collapse tube a bit, turn tube without expanding a few turns and then continue expanding until seal can no longer be seen from water pump side.
STEP 9
Rotate rear ring so the machine notch is straight up. Angled side is towards rear of engine block and o-ring.
Tighten tube by hand until it has tension on front and on the rear o-ring.
Note: the back at the block is cast and will vary from car to car. It is normal for o-ring to contact more on top or bottom.
Do not over tighten!
STEP 10
Final assembly and testing:
- Install all parts to seal cooling system.
- Pressure test system to 15 Psi for a minimum of 3 hours.
- Observe for leaks in system and no leaks from the hole in the front timing cover.
STEP 11 - REASSEMBLE
For inquiries or further instructions please call our friendly and knowledgeable staff
1.760.738.4626
CLIENT FEEDBACK / TESTIMONIALS
"Hello Martin and all employees at All German Auto
I wanted to write this to anybody that has a problem with the coolant crossover in their BMW. I noticed a large amount of coolant leaking from my car. I thought maybe the radiator broke. I took the car to my Local BMW dealership and quickly learned some VERY bad news. The dealership told me that my Coolant crossover was broken. The service manager began to tell me what had to be done to fix it. The Engine would have to be taken out and apart. The suspension would have to be dropped. The total cost for this would be $11,000.00. I immediately did not know what to do and told him that I would have to get back to him. I did not have the money and even if I did, I would not spend it on fixing that car. I was distraught at the fact that my 2003 BMW 745 Li with only 96K miles on it was out of service. In my mind I had given up hope of salvaging my car that I loved. After a few weeks of worry, I happened to come across Martin and the All German Auto.
He explained that he was working on a proto type that would help me. I felt like this was a blessing and gave my car to them without a second thought. They worked on the car for about three weeks while they had to manufacture the part that they had designed. When I went to pick up my car I was amazed that Martin actually apologized for taking so long (I would have waited longer-Didn't care how long it took). The amount of money I saved was more than enough. They showed my friend and I the part and we both commented that BMW should have made it that way. I look forward to doing business with this shop. I was amazed that the shop was clean, the employees were knowledgeable and happy to be working there. If you would like to ask me any questions about how the car is running, I just drove it to Vegas.
Sincerely,
Scott
Oceanside, CA