BMW part number 11 53 1 713 040 (11531713040) is the Thermostat (80CEL) (cooling system thermostat housing), a cooling part catalogued for the E28 (520i, 525e, 528e), E23 (728i, 728iS, 732i), E34 (520i, 525i, 530i), E30 (320i, 325i, 325e), E32 (730i, 730iL, 735i), E24 (628CSi, 635CSi) and 1 more chassis. As of our last check (2026-10-08, bmwpartsdeal.com), it has been superseded by 11531710953. Interchange records list it on E12, E3, E9, Z1 as well. 3 aftermarket options, 1 repair guide below.
Replaced by 11531710953. Order the newer number.
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Listed directly for E28 and E23 and E34 and E30 and E32 and E24 and E36 in our data (see Fits). Models below are other listings of the same number.
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Six-cylinder E36 thermostat or housing swap done on a '97 328is: drain the radiator through the plastic drain screw under the bumper, unbolt the housing, fit the new thermostat and seal, then refill and bleed.
Tools mentioned: Sockets, flat screwdriver, drain container, coolant
Successor 11531710953 listed at $49.17 on bmwpartsdeal (InStock).
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