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Old 07-24-2015, 06:04 PM   #1
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Greetings SoCal Bros!

I am on a family trip down here in San Diego and am looking for a local BMWs parts place. I know I can find a dealership, but hoping to find a place where I can pick up an OEM Thermostat for my M62TU. (E39 540it)

I had overheating issues only on climbing the Grapevine from Sacramento. It stayed cool on either side of the Grapevine. Only climbing up to the summit did I have issues. I suspect I have a partially open Thermostat. Its one of the electrically controlled ones. $$$

I am by San Diego State if anyone knows of a store nearby.

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La Jolla independent isn't around SDSU but Carl Nelson will help you out for sure.
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Thanks Matt! All was good zipping around town today. I think it was the southward climb on the Grapevine grade combined with 100+ temps, plus a full car and a partially open Thermostat.

I'll take it easier on the return trip over the more gradual climb from L.A. to Bakersfield. I'll swap out the Thermostat upon return to Sacramento.

Thanks for responding! Appreciate it... Rich
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autobahn parts is also an excellent used parts shop. http://www.autobahnparts.com/
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