Vemo V20-99-1268 Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit

Engine Coolant Thermostat Kit for BMW and Land Rover

The Vemo V20-99-1268 engine coolant thermostat kit is built for vehicles that require a 105°C thermostat assembly with housing and seal. It is a direct-fit cooling system service part for select BMW 540i, X5, 740i, 740iL, Z8, and Land Rover Range Rover applications.

Key Features

• Engine coolant thermostat kit with housing
• Opening temperature: 105°C
• Includes seal for a more complete cooling system repair
• Dimensions: 120 mm length, 92 mm width, 91 mm height
• Vemo part number V20-99-1268 for cataloging and cross-reference

Detailed Product Overview

VEMO focuses on OE-style replacement parts, and the V20-99-1268 thermostat kit follows that approach with a housing-based design for service on the engine cooling circuit. This kit is specified with a 105°C opening temperature, making it suitable for vehicles that use this thermostat calibration to regulate coolant flow and engine operating temperature. The included seal supports a proper housing-to-engine interface during replacement. This part cross-references Gates 33935 for the same application.

Compatible With BMW 540i, 1999-2003; BMW X5, 2000-2003; BMW Z8, 2003; BMW 740i, 1999-2001; BMW 740iL, 1999-2001; and Land Rover Range Rover, 2003-2005. Use V20-99-1268 when searching for a thermostat housing kit for these BMW and Land Rover cooling system applications.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant temperature control issues caused by a worn thermostat
• Leaks at the thermostat housing or sealing surface
• Overheating from restricted coolant regulation
• Slow warm-up from a thermostat that no longer opens at the correct temperature
• Cooling system service needs on BMW 540i, X5, 740i, 740iL, Z8, and Range Rover models

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm the housing style, seal requirement, and 105°C opening temperature before installation. Inspect the mating surfaces, coolant condition, and adjacent hoses during service. Proper bleeding of the cooling system after installation helps reduce trapped air and supports stable operating temperature. Verify fitment by year, make, and model before ordering V20-99-1268.

Quality Assurance

Vemo VEMO cooling components are cataloged for OE-style replacement use and are identified by part number V20-99-1268 for accurate application matching.