Obtaining parts for non-U.S specification vehicles
Should you shop OEM or aftermarket?
The answer: depends. If it's an essential part like a drive train pulley or fan clutch, I'll most likely shop OEM, same for anything that touches coolant. On other hand there are also instances where aftermarket manufacturers built a better product.
Grouped list of maintenance parts for 530i and 540i
Throttle position switch (TPS)
Name
Quantity
Part Number
Throttle position switch
1
13631721456
Fillister head screw (M4X2,5)
2
13541726918
Idle control valve (ICV)
Name
Quantity
Part Number
Idle control valve
1
13411733090
Rubber o-ring
1
13711736197
Rubber grommet
1
13411733217
Rubber mounting (D=46MM)
1
13411736144
Intake temperature sensor
Name
Quantity
Part Number
Temperature sensor (2500-OHM)
1
13621725324
Gasket ring (A12X17-AL)
1
07119963150
Shim (12X2,5-ZNS3)
1
26111225404
Profile gasket
1
11611736013
Engine temperature sensors
Name
Quantity
Part Number
Coolant temperature sensor (2-POL)
1
12621710535
Gasket ring for coolant temperature sensor (A14X18-AL)
