e36 318is

[bodger]

need a new thermostat on the wifes 'is', seen on on the bay made by BEHR for aot less than dealer price, do these guys make the OE ones if not are they good quality

[jaffro]

havent a clue matey lol

[Cook318IS]

I found this off some random american site after googling it:

Behr Thermostat - Behr is a leading OE replacement cooling and Thermostat manufacturer for new vehicles and the automotive aftermarket. Behr uses the latest process engineering techniques for its Thermostats and engine cooling products. All Behr Products meet or exceed the factory specifications and come with a full warranty.Behr Cooling and HVAC Components
Behr GmbH & Co. KG, Stuttgart, is a systems partner for the international automobile industry. A specialist for automotive air conditioning and engine cooling systems, the Behr Group is one of the world’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of original equipment for passenger and commercial vehicles.

HTH I don't really know if thats just made up for the american market but i haven't heard of BEHR before.

[Cabrio]

BEHR make OEM rads...check if its for an early or late E36 is...then you know if it fits your car

[bodger]

cheers guys, as long as i know its not a crap pattern one that'll do for me

[bodger]

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/BMW-E36-318-THERM ... dZViewItem

engine is the later m44 so should fit fine

[Cabrio]

yours is the 1.9 then with plastic case...if so your ok

[bodger]

got one from bmw in the end and guess what, it had behr written all over it, and was twice the price of the ebay one

[adit]

there's a moral in this story somewhere. the bmw parts salesmen have to earn a good wage somehow you know