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If you're beginning to notice oil drips on the ground, a burning oil smell or smoke from underneath the hood, a leaking valve cover gasket may be the culprit. A common leaky gasket on BMW engines, the valve cover gasket is nothing to ignore. Don't forget to always replace the camshaft tensioner gasket at the same time as these are also prone to leaking. A small amount of RTV silicone is not included, but recommended in several transitional areas of the cylinder head valve cover rail.

The E90 3 series is a model that requires very little improvements; they're specifically produced by BMW to meet enthusiasts' expectations. However, it's no secret that European equipment is held to a higher standard compared to North American designs – the Euro offerings are what your BMW was designed to flow with. With Euro Halogen Headlights, ECS tuning has found a great solution to gain the European look for your 3 Series. The kits eliminate the amber corners to improve the look of your E90, while offering European beam patterns for improved visibility.

All dedicated BMW enthusiasts are familiar with the weight of the UUC Moterwerks name. Their substantial catalog of unique, premium BMW upgrades has given them a stature in the aftermarket community that is unmatched. ECS now offers the complete lineup of stunning UUC Clutch and Flywheel upgrades for the E46 M3. Exotic Feramic, CeraMetallic, and Organic clutch compounds are offered in conjunction with an assortment of trick UUC-engineered flywheels. This variety allows you to choose clutch engagement/pedal effort characteristics and power ratings to suit your particular needs.

ECS makes it simple to regain that factory clutch feel for your BMW E30 325i/is. Genuine BMW and OE Clutch Kits include everything needed for a tight, engaged clutch feel: the clutch disk, pressure plate, and clutch release bearing. Additional clutch parts like pilot bearings, release arms, hydraulic components, pilot tools, pressure plate bolts, and transmission oil seals are also available.

The Z3 and Z4 have proven to be very solid vehicles with exceptional styling, but there is one issue for the M54 2.5L engine, the DISA valve. This valve controls the path of air into the intake manifold, thats why the most common sign of failure is having idle issues. When you have issues idling then high fuel milage and lack of performance are usually part of the problem. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage.

If you've ever replaced a broken or cracked water pump pulley and wondered why the engineers at BMW didn't make it out of something more durable, you're not the only one. CNC machined from 6061 billet aluminum, the in-house engineered ECS pulley will never crack or break, leaving you on the side of the road. The hard anodized, corrosion-resistant pulley is a direct-fit replacement, bolting right up to the factory location.

Rebuilding a turbocharging system can feel like an overwhelming project, especially for E82/E88 135i owners - BMW's next-generation twin-turbo arrangement is highly unconventional and requires a unique selection of replacement parts to accomplish the task successfully. Genuine BMW and ECS assembled Tubo Install Kits are now available, making part sourcing for your turbocharger refresh simple and complete. Both kits include all required replacement studs, flange nuts, install hardware, and o-rings, as well as new T-bolt clamps and a replacement vacuum hose.

No matter how smooth your 3 Series runs or how tight your suspension setup is, loose and vague shift action destroys all the confidence you have in your driving. The rebuild kits available at ECS include everything you need to rebuild your shifter assembly, from the bushings and clips to the dowel pin. To improve your shift feel from factory, you may also choose to replace the soft factory rubber with virgin Teflon rod, an advanced formula that contains no fillers or impurities, resulting in a long lasting and extremely precise feel.

The symptoms are annoying. The costs can be painful. DISA valves control intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpm. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage.

The symptoms are annoying. The costs can be painful. DISA valves control intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpm. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

Massive rotors, multiple-piston brakes, and advanced pads are glamorous, eye-catching upgrades to your vehicle. But experienced enthusiasts know that all that stopping power relies on adequately bled brake lines. Your brake fluid is incompressible, like a metal; but air is compressible, so ridding your lines of this gas is imperative for fully realized braking power and response. ECS has an array of solutions to tighten up your braking system, including a Power Brake Bleeder, multiple synthetic Brake Fluid options, and a premium Schwaben Brake Bleeder Wrench.

Stuffing new brake pads in your BMW doesn't really qualify as a brake job, especially on high-milers and vehicles driven where the roads are salted in winter. Pads and rotors don't just wear out. Many suffer from rust scale accumulations, warping, and surface pitting that reduce braking efficiency--and extend stopping distances far beyond what BMW intended. Now you can install pads, rotors, and hardware at the same time to restore driving pleasure, and braking performance appropriate for a true driving machine.

Don’t let your leaking and seeping valve cover gaskets terrorize your precious Bavarian engine. Repair your leaky M62 V8 with a new valve cover gasket kit and keep all your motor oil where it should be. This is an inexpensive and prudent investment into your E38 M62, taking care of a common problem area of the BMW V8. Do you DIY? Check out our new instructional PDF and save yourself huge charges from the shop by doing it yourself.

The BMW N54/N55 engine is highly responsive to performance upgrades, particularly those that maximize the effectiveness of its advanced turbocharging system. Two blow-off valve kits enhance boost pressure stability while more quickly releasing unwanted boost into the atmosphere. An ECS-engineered and Synapse kit are available, both including an atmospheric vent blow off valve, black anodized intake tube with machined flange, durable silicone hose coupler, block-off caps for the stock diverter valve recirculation, and all required clamps and hardware to complete the project.

The N54 straight-six engine has earned several awards for engineering excellence; partly through novel turbocharging and advanced variable valve timing, but crucially, through second-generation piezo direct injection. This fuel injection technology relies upon the expansion of crystalline materials under the influence of electricity to inject fuel to exceedingly close specifications for superior control over spray characteristics. Genuine OEM Injector Replacement Kits are now available for your BMW E9x 335xi, including 6 injectors, seals, and decoupling rings.

Finally. Cooling system service solutions for M5. Kits that fit your car, its needs, and your budget. Heat-hardened hoses and plastic pipes are a nightmare in the making on high milers. But piecemeal cooling system repairs are a bad idea and a costly mistake. Plugging leaks as they "pop up" means monster repair bills when engines overheat. We know the problem. We have a cure: Three different service stage kits to match your wallet and vehicle condition.

The X5 has proven to be a major contribution to the BMW brand, giving everything a person could desire in a luxury SUV. The performance factor is a huge factor that sets this SUV aside from the rest. However, with a performance engine comes performance braking. ECS has put together kits for the enthusiast looking to stay close to stock braking specs but get a bit of an upgrade with our Meyle coated rotors that resist corrosion and provide more stopping power. We also offer a performance kit that give you ECS GEOMET coating. Increase braking power with drilled and slotted rotors.

DIY with confidence. Buy PEAKE scan and service light reset tools and we'll ship them free. Don't pay shop labor rates for simple tasks like turning off your SI light or resetting a falsely triggered SRS warning light. PEAKE makes BMW scan tools that fit both under-hood and under-dash diagnostic connectors. Reset warning and reminder lights and retrieve onboard diagnostic data in cars that support OBD II Data Stream.

If you're looking to replace your thermostat don't forget to also replace your hardware and temperature sensor. Replacing your cooling system components will ensure your M3 has a long life. Avoid headaches altogether and replace all problematic items at once to keep your cooling system running efficiently.

The E36 M3 is a great car to drive, especially when all of your suspension components are fresh, keeping your car tight in the corners. When suspension parts begin to fail in most cases its so gradual that a daily driver has a hard time telling the feel is deteriorating. ECS has developed complete kits to make it easier to find all the necessary components you need to get that great response back. Suspension parts are also known to last longer when done together so other failing parts don't put extra stress on the new ones.

Get subtle but effective suspension upgrades for your M3 with OE Sport, Sport spring, & Race spring upgrades from H&R. OE Sport Springs offer the ride quality of an OE sport spring with additional lowering. Sport springs offering additional lowering and stiffer spring rates. Race springs offer the most lowering with the stiffest spring rates and are designed to be used with more aggressive dampers. Look Better. Handle Better.

The average home mechanic might not even realize the benefit of having a sturdy, hand-height shelf to place tools on in the heat of a project. Instead of carelessly leaving tools on the ground or mixed up in a pile, Schwaben Service Carts bring the professionalism of a reliable mechanic's cart to your own garage. Three series of carts are offered, each featuring a stunning, durable high-gloss powder-coated finish, chrome plated steel handles, and large 4" casters. Heavy-duty Deluxe units are also available, with a third product adding a locking top lid and drawer.

Get subtle but effective suspension upgrades for your E36 M3 with Sport spring & Race spring upgrades from H&R. Sport springs offering additional lowering and stiffer spring rates. Race springs offer the most lowering with the stiffest spring rates and are designed to be used with more aggressive dampers. Look Better. Handle Better.

With the seasons changing and the air bringing in a chill, its the sure sign that winter is right around the corner. The best way to cope with the cold is to make the best of it by engaging in winter activities, if you have a passion for skiing or snowboarding then RockyMounts is the way to go to load up your gear safely. The LiftOp ski and snowboard carrier works with oval, aero, round, rectangular, straight or slotted roof rack crossbars on all European vehicles. RockyMounts products will elevate your expectations for roof rack accessories.

The symptoms are annoying. The costs can be painful. DISA valves control intake manifold runner length to improve engine performance at different rpm. When they fail, the DISA valve bangs around in its housing, making a rattling noise accompanied by rough idle and off-idle hesitation. If your BMW experiences these symptoms, don't wait to fix it. In some cases, parts of the DISA--including a metal spreader pin--can be sucked into your engine, causing serious engine damage. Easy to replace, your new DISA screws to the side of the intake and comes with pre-installed sealing gasket.

The E46 323/i/ci come with an excellent handling package, but there's always room for improvement. Let H&R up your game with suspension products that pick up where BMW left off. Made in Germany, H&R sport springs, sway bars, and adjustable coilovers are built on decades of experience designing world class suspension upgrades; then manufactured to old world standards where "excellence" is more than just a word. Don't compromise. Demand H&R.

The BMW S62 engine still represents a truly stunning achievement in mechanical engineering, managing a horsepower-per liter ratio that stands as a performance benchmark even for today's manufacturers. This is one powerplant that absolutely must be serviced with BMW's strongly recommended oil. ECS assembled and genuine BMW Oil Service Kits both include the correct Castrol TWS Edge Professional oil and a new oil filter with o-ring.

The N54 straight-six engine has earned several awards for engineering excellence; partly through novel turbocharging and advanced variable valve timing, but crucially, through second-generation piezo direct injection. This fuel injection technology relies upon the expansion of crystalline materials under the influence of electricity to inject fuel to exceedingly close specifications for superior control over spray characteristics. Genuine OEM Injector Replacement Kits are now available for your BMW E60/61 535i/xi, including 6 injectors, seals, and decoupling rings.

Within the wishbone suspension design, camber and caster are specified by the wishbones, while toe-in is secured by the trailing arm. Bushings support the trailing arms, securing them to the chassis. Over time, the trailing arm bushings wear down, leaving toe-in under-regulated and suspension geometry altered. Every facet of handling performance is harmed, making the driving experience unpredictable and imprecise. A clever and simple solution to trailing arm deflection is the ECS Trailing Arm Bushing Limiter Set, a brilliant investment for all E36 3 Series owners.

H&R has been around since the the 70's, and from that time have been designing some of the best suspension components around the world. They essentially created the modern day coilover that we are all use to, focusing on not just stance but quality materials and ride comfort. The H&R Street Performance Coilover Kit for your E46 325xi/330Xxi gives you progressive rate springs at both the front and rear, ensuring a comfortable and predictable ride no matter what height you have your vehicle set at.