URO aluminum cooling system parts.

[CVDH]

So, it's a foregone conclusion that the URO "upgraded" valley pan is a poorly-fitting dumpster fire of a part. However, they offer a couple other parts that are intriguing: a water pump with a metal impeller, an aluminum pulley for the water pump, and a cast aluminum thermostat housing. Has anyone tried any of these parts? I don't want this to turn into a URO bashing thread - there are plenty of those already - but I'd like to hear comments from people who have actually tried the parts.

[mboor]

I havent tried or heard anything about URO's new "upgraded parts". I've had good and bad luck with their parts in the past, more bad luck, than good. I am curious about their new "premium ball bearing" window regulators with a lifetime warranty. I keep getting messages on FB about them, they look ok in the pics.

[m735is]

I have their thermostat housings on two m50 motors. One has done about 30,000 miles no problem. The other was just installed last week.

[ShapeShifter]

I've used the thermostat housings on both an M50 and an M60 without issue.
Everything else Uro makes is pure garbage.

[shogun]

aluminum pulley for the water pump, and a cast aluminum thermostat housing installed on my E36 M3, working, no probs.

[HE53]

I've used the thermostat housings on both an M50 and an M60 without issue.
Everything else Uro makes is pure garbage.

Same here.

Went OEM on Valley Pan etc

[Layne]

I'm using their M60 water pump and power steering pulleys for about 3 years. Nothing to report. If I remember right, the bore on one was a little loose, so I used a strip of paper to perfectly center it while tightening the bolts.

[Nunthewiser]

Can't help on these specific parts (that I might well need shortly) but the URO coolant overflow tank cap lasted almost a month before it broke apart. I wouldn't chance the water pump though sounds like you can inspect out any defects in their castings.

[mboor]

Stay away from URO suspention components. i did a few of the bushings in my E38 with URO and i was in there 10k miles later changing them again. I have about 5k on a set of URO M60 motor mounts in my E34. i've heard lots of bad things about URO motor mounts, so far they have survived the M60B44 beatings. anything URO is a crap shoot.

[CVDH]

Thanks for the advice, guys. I am absolutely going OEM on the valley pan itself, and I'll give the thermostat housing and pulley a shot. Still on the fence with the water pump. As far as suspension, I've begun collecting Febi parts, including E31 front control arms.

[Nunthewiser]

I dont know what engine you are talking about, but wrt m30 anyway, there are at least 5 water pump options. I would not trust their bearings or seal.

[CVDH]

I dont know what engine you are talking about, but wrt m30 anyway, there are at least 5 water pump options. I would not trust their bearings or seal.

Yeah, sorry for the lack of clarification...I have an M60B30.

[JesterMX6]

i've used a bunch of URO parts with no problem. including thermostat housing on my E36

[ShapeShifter]

I have behr fan clutch for an M60 that I only used for a couple weeks I'd like to get rid of. Might be a good time to replace your used one while you have everything apart.

[CVDH]

I have behr fan clutch for an M60 that I only used for a couple weeks I'd like to get rid of. Might be a good time to replace your used one while you have everything apart.

Solid plan - unfortunately I have already picked a Behr fan clutch! Great minds etc. etc.

This is the plan:

-Pull oil pan, Loctite oil pump bolts, VAC motorsports oil pump shaft/sprocket upgrade
-Replace valley pan & knock sensors
-M60B40 intake with fresh gaskets
-All new cooling system components
-Replace valve cover gaskets & powdercoat valve covers
-Inspect power steering hoses

Then it'll be time for some light bodywork (door bottoms anyone?), a suspension refresh, and a six-speed swap. I already have a set of OEM M-pars on the way as well...