Description
Facet 7.8635 thermostat, 95°C, with housing. New old stock, never fitted. The box is scuffed and creased on the lid. The thermostat is new and unused.
One in stock.
What it is. This is the coolant thermostat and housing for BMW's four-cylinder N42 and N45 petrol engines, 1.6 to 2.0 litre. BMW part number 11 51 7 500 597. Made in Italy by Facet.
What it fits. The box lists these BMWs:
- 1 Series E87 116i, from 09/2004
- 3 Series E46 316i, 316ti and 316Ci, 2001 to 2005
- 3 Series E46 318Ci, from 09/2001
- 3 Series E90 316i, from 02/2006
The same part is sold as Wahler 410793.95D, Mahle TI 290 95, Febi 32649, Gates TH35395G1 and Hella 8MT 354 776-281.
Fitment
The 2.0 litre N46 engine, as in most E90 318i and 320i, E87 118i and 120i, uses a different thermostat. Check your engine code, or match the BMW number on your old thermostat. Send us your rego and we will check it for you.
Fitting
- Use new seals. Do not reuse the old ones.
- Bleed the cooling system after filling.
- Top up with BMW approved coolant.
Best fitted by a qualified mechanic.