Water Temp sensors

[Adammcf]

Just want to check Im ordering the right things before I pay.

Are these the normal blue and brown temp sensors for the thermo housing?
Parts from GSF:

B93490 WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR General Use. Most Injection Models. 2 Pin Blue Cover 10.00

and

B93494 WATER TEMPERATURE SENSOR General Use. Most models 86>. Brown. Single Pin Conn. With Plastic Cap 5.50

[Brianmoooore]

Don't know what "plastic cap" is on the brown one, but I would say they are right. Phone GSF with your car details, and let them tell you.

[Adammcf]

Yeah the plastic cap thing confused me as well.

[e30325itourer]

are these the same as oem bmw parts or copies?

[Adammcf]

Not too sure. They are a fiver each cheaper than the BMW parts so I'll order them and if they arent up to scratch I'll send them back.

[e30325itourer]

just checking cos i paid Ԛ£18 from bavarian about 2 weeks ago i forgot all about gsf/ecp doh

[Adammcf]

The prices at BMW were: blue one 16 + vat and the brown was 11+vat.

[Brianmoooore]

are these the same as oem bmw parts or copies?

What's OE BMW? BMW don't make the sensors, or much else. They have them made to their spec. usually by many different suppliers and some turn out better than others.
The GSF/Eurocarparts ones may or may not be from one of these manufactuers, and may or may not be to full spec.

[e30325itourer]

f@@k looks like i was stroked what dealer give you them prices?

[Brianmoooore]

The prices at BMW were: blue one 16 + vat and the brown was 11+vat.

That raises another point!
Don't assume that aftermarket suppliers are always dearer than your local friendly dealer.

[Adammcf]

Exactly Ive been surprised a few times as I always check BMW first before I order something from somewhere else hence why 99% of the time I usually order my parts directly from BMW.

[Adammcf]

Just to note they arrived today and look fine. No sign of the plastic flap thingy on the brown one! Just need to see if they fit but they look ok.

[liam012]

"local friendly dealer"
mwahahahaha mwahahahahahahaha!!
cough cough
sorry mate but you should try any parts dept of any bmw garage over here and you're lucky if you get service with cracked lips let alone a smile.

sorry to thread crap

but i actually laughed out loud to myself when i read brianmoores post!

and i wonder is vat more over here? as some parts seem pricier too.;..

they're probably not all that bad really i know...

[Adammcf]

I cant fault the parts dept at Sytner in Solihull where I go as they actually know what they are talking about so I can desribe a part and what it does etc and they know which part of the diagram to look at etc and what other parts are needed. Its great compared to other places Ive been where they dont have a clue what they're selling.

[gazza]

i always use my local parts and they are even more helpful if i print my etk list out with the part numbers on it ...and the parts are always availableand i get discount from them as well i feel good going in with about 10 part numbers and getting change from a fiver...

[Brianmoooore]

"local friendly dealer"
mwahahahaha mwahahahahahahaha!!
cough cough
sorry mate but you should try any parts dept of any bmw garage over here and you're lucky if you get service with cracked lips let alone a smile.

sorry to thread crap

but i actually laughed out loud to myself when i read brianmoores post!

and i wonder is vat more over here? as some parts seem pricier too.;..

they're probably not all that bad really i know...

You in N. Ireland or Eire? If the former then complain to BMW UK.
BMW lay down stringent conditions to their franchisees regarding how they treat customers.

[liam012]

In Eire - I couldn't say i was mistreated as such and i am sure members of staff i have dealt with have been working within company regulations, i guess my point was more at people skills and knowledge of the oldeer cars - which out of the 3 dealers i'd know there is only one guy who is spot on the rest of the younger ranks i find to be idiots - i know i came accross harsh though..
didn't mean to sound so negative.......

[Adammcf]

Compared the new sensors to the originals there and they are a perfect fit and as good as if not better build than the Bosch ones that were in it.

[TheDutch]

Adam,

What was the reason for changing these? Have the new ones helped?

[koos]

I modified a 19mm spanner to change the blue one, changed it tonight, worked well.

[Adammcf]

Adam,

What was the reason for changing these? Have the new ones helped?

Im rebuilding the engine and changing all the seals and gaskets and anything else which I think would make a difference to how it runs.
The car had some trouble starting when hot before the rebuild so hopefully by changing these sensors it should help.

[e30325itourer]

I modified a 19mm spanner to change the blue one, changed it tonight, worked well.

how did you modify?

[JJ26]

Bent the ring spanner 90 degrees and used a bar across the jaws of the open end probably ;)

[koos]

Exactly what I did, 4 pound hammer bends it nicely, looks like a golf putter now!!!!!