{"product_id":"bmw-aluminium-coolant-hose-flange-n51-n52-n53-n54","title":"Aluminium Coolant Hose Flange (Mickey mouse)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThe plastic coolant hose flange on BMW's 3.0L six-cylinder engines (commonly called the \"Mickey Mouse\" flange for its shape) is a well documented failure point. It sits at the front of the cylinder head, and is commonly damaged whilst conducting other repairs because of how brittle these OEM parts get after many heat cycles. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eThis is an aluminium replacement for that fitting. Because it isn't plastic, it doesn't get brittle with age, and it survives being disturbed during other repairs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePackage Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x aluminum flange\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x o-ring to fit N54\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1x hose clamp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAluminium construction in place of the original plastic fitting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDirect fit into the factory location - no drilling, modification or adapters\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplaces OE part numbers 11537541992 and 11537544638\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon preventative maintenance item on any 3.0L six and should be replaced at roughly ~100,000km\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBest to fit while you're already in the area - thermostat, water pump, valve cover gasket or turbo work\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull compatibility list\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eN54 (3.0L twin turbo)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE82 \/ E88 135i (2008-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE82 1M Coupe (2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE90 \/ E91 \/ E92 \/ E93 335i, 335xi, 335is (2007-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE60 \/ E61 535i, 535xi (2008-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE71 X6 xDrive35i (2008-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE89 Z4 sDrive35i \/ sDrive35is (2009-2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF01 \/ F02 740i \/ 740Li (2009-2012)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eF07 535i GT (2010-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eN51 \/ N52 (3.0L naturally aspirated)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE82 \/ E88 128i (2008-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE90 \/ E91 \/ E92 \/ E93 325i, 325xi, 328i, 328xi, 330i, 330xi (2006-2013)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE60 \/ E61 525i, 525xi, 528i, 528xi, 530i, 530xi (2006-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE83 X3 3.0si \/ xDrive30i (2007-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE70 X5 xDrive30i (2007-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE85 \/ E86 Z4 3.0si (2006-2008)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE89 Z4 sDrive30i (2009-2016)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eN53 (3.0L naturally aspirated, European market)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE90 \/ E91 \/ E92 \/ E93 325i, 330i (2007-2011)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eE60 \/ E61 525i, 530i (2007-2010)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImportant:\u003c\/strong\u003e the flange body is common across these engines, but the sealing O-ring differs - N54 uses a thicker O-ring than N51\/N52\/N53. Check which O-ring is supplied with this part before ordering, or send us your VIN and we'll confirm.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"OzBimmer","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49543842922734,"sku":null,"price":33.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0679\/5342\/6670\/files\/HTB1k.T0e8WD3KVjSZKPq6yp7FXaK.jpg_960x960q75.webp?v=1788695867","url":"https:\/\/ozbimmer.com.au\/products\/bmw-aluminium-coolant-hose-flange-n51-n52-n53-n54","provider":"OzBimmer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}