Water Pump

Googlyamnesiac · 06-26-2014, 12:30 PM

So I'm dreading one day my water pump dying when i'm on a long trip. I have a long drive planned over the summer (like 21 hours total driving) and i'm wondering if I should replace my water pump and thermostat before embarking on this?? I'm running a 2006 330 xi with 52,000 on the clock.

I've seen this deal but wonder, is this truly OEM?:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226634213...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT

Otherwise I've been quoted this by an indy specialist:

Replace Water Pump and Thermostat (LABOR ONLY): $212 (2.5hrs)
Water Pump: $485
Bolt Set: $8.50
Thermostat: $115
Coolant: $23.98

Any recommendations guys? I see a lot of threads about water pumps dying but can people state here when and if there's has died and after how many miles??

Thanks as always!!

bimmette · 06-26-2014, 12:36 PM

My '07 died at 50k miles a couple months ago at the worst time during a short road trip in a different country. Total pain in the ass to get it home. Those prices look decent.

Bimmer.335i. · 06-26-2014, 12:38 PM

Ecs tuning has a water pump and thermostat kit with coolant and hardware for less than that. Check them out I always order from them. BTW the ebay link doesn't look OEM

heres the link for a e90 330i
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ch/Water_Pump/

evoix · 06-26-2014, 12:46 PM

I'm in the same boat. I think I'm gonna wait for it to go. I worry about it everyday lol. But I have OCD so that's my reason

Zach1328 · 06-26-2014, 12:49 PM

Pump went out at 51k on my 535i. Go figure with my luck it would die 1,000 miles after warranty. Mine showed no signs that it was dying - it just happened randomly as I was driving down the freeway on my way home from work.

A-BAMF · 06-26-2014, 01:08 PM

I replaced mine as a precaution at 90k.

bender rodriguez · 06-26-2014, 01:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by A-BAMF

I replaced mine as a precaution at 90k.

And your new water pump could fail at 100k. It is completely random.

Googlyamnesiac · 06-26-2014, 01:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bimmer.335i.

Ecs tuning has a water pump and thermostat kit with coolant and hardware for less than that. Check them out I always order from them. BTW the ebay link doesn't look OEM

heres the link for a e90 330i
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ch/Water_Pump/

The one I found looks to be more expensive? Am I in the wrong place? Ebay is $415 for water pump, thermostat and bolt set (including tax)

This looks like it's $496 before tax? Any coupon codes knocking around??
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ump/ES2763074/

Googlyamnesiac · 06-26-2014, 01:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evoix

I'm in the same boat. I think I'm gonna wait for it to go. I worry about it everyday lol. But I have OCD so that's my reason

Glad it's not just me. I didn't think I had OCD, but I worry about mine every day!

drunkenup · 06-26-2014, 01:34 PM

70k, April 2013.. so a little after 5 years.

Chriztofor · 06-26-2014, 01:38 PM

Died at 116,000. If you don't need it fast then consider FCP Euro. They have a kit which includes everything for $490 shipped and a lifetime warranty. I didn't use them because I needed it now and they screwed up 2nd day delivery. Went to my local dealership for $583 out the door after applying a 15% discount by using the local dealer discount card.

kunal_d · 06-26-2014, 01:45 PM

80K Miles, overheat light showed in cluster, pulled over right away and had to get car towed.

From reading about this issue over the years, it feel it fails at random. Apparently the part has been updated a few times, so it might be more reliable now.

awesomee92 · 06-26-2014, 01:52 PM

Mine failed last year, it does seem random but I would wait just make sure you have AAA for your trip.

Bimmer.335i. · 06-26-2014, 02:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Googlyamnesiac

The one I found looks to be more expensive? Am I in the wrong place? Ebay is $415 for water pump, thermostat and bolt set (including tax)

This looks like it's $496 before tax? Any coupon codes knocking around??
http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ump/ES2763074/

I read your thread wrong. I looked at the prices you posted and I thought those were prices from ebay. my bad lol

Googlyamnesiac · 06-26-2014, 02:10 PM

No worries thanks for confirming! I can't decide if I should go with the ebay one. They have things listed as:

BRAND PART # ------ OE NUMBER
PIERBURG 7.02851.20.8 ------ BM1151-7546-944
WAHLER 410086.97D ------ BM1153-7549-476
BMW BM1151-0392-553 ------- BM1151-0392-553

Do these look genuine??

Gizm0 · 06-26-2014, 02:13 PM

If it ain't broke, don't fix it... if you have your mind set on doing it anyways, i'd get it from here http://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-330...ump/ES2763074/

108k miles on original water pump

Fitz335 · 06-26-2014, 02:31 PM

Thermostat died at 75k, at 86k now and haven't replaced it. Thinking I'm just going to go ahead and replace both the WP and TStat soon. I don't feel like being stranded.

fravel · 06-26-2014, 02:33 PM

Mine was replaced under CPO around 60,000 miles shortly before I purchased the car. I'm at 113,000 now and I've started saving for this repair.

WRichieX · 06-26-2014, 02:38 PM

Like folks above are saying, try ecs or tischer. I know tischer has a tstat and WP deal with free shipping.

Seattlesquash · 06-26-2014, 02:59 PM

Mine was done at 70k, replaced with oem (upgraded I think from original), work myself so free there. Parts incl thermostat wasn't cheap, but to expect - it's a bmw!

A-BAMF · 06-26-2014, 03:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bender rodriguez

And your new water pump could fail at 100k. It is completely random.

There's no way to predict equipment failure or a defect. A part can fail at any moment, however, as the part ages and wears its reliability is decreased. More part failures at 100k vs 10k. With preventive maintenance, my goal is to prevent failure and extend the life of the car.

There are many factors involved. Cost, availability of parts, availability of technician, schedule, additional damage as a result of part failure, expected downtime due to failure, etc.

I agree that certain items/situations should be run-to-failure. Given your circumstances, run to failure might be a better option than replacing it due to age/miles.

My scenario:
-2006 325i
-90,000 miles
-6 day 2,600 mile trip planned (VA - CA)
-great relationship with my indy
-low cost
-car already being serviced; brake and power steering flush

I'm now in CA, no failures, will be hitting 100k this week, and not thinking "will this be the trip that my water pump fails".

#Tee · 06-26-2014, 04:06 PM

mine died at 103k got all my oem parts shipped for 469 at http://thebmwminipartstore.com/

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Googlyamnesiac Captain 59 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (3)	Water Pump - When did yours die? Is this a good deal? So I'm dreading one day my water pump dying when i'm on a long trip. I have a long drive planned over the summer (like 21 hours total driving) and i'm wondering if I should replace my water pump and thermostat before embarking on this?? I'm running a 2006 330 xi with 52,000 on the clock. I've seen this deal but wonder, is this truly OEM?: http://www.ebay.com/itm/321226634213...%3AMEBIDX%3AIT Otherwise I've been quoted this by an indy specialist: Replace Water Pump and Thermostat (LABOR ONLY): $212 (2.5hrs) Water Pump: $485 Bolt Set: $8.50 Thermostat: $115 Coolant: $23.98 Any recommendations guys? I see a lot of threads about water pumps dying but can people state here when and if there's has died and after how many miles?? Thanks as always!!
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evoix Major 441 Rep 1,347 Posts Drives: X3m Evo IX Evo X Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I'm in the same boat. I think I'm gonna wait for it to go. I worry about it everyday lol. But I have OCD so that's my reason
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Zach1328 First Lieutenant 39 Rep 315 Posts Drives: 2008 535i / 2007 335i Join Date: May 2014 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	Pump went out at 51k on my 535i. Go figure with my luck it would die 1,000 miles after warranty. Mine showed no signs that it was dying - it just happened randomly as I was driving down the freeway on my way home from work. __________________ 07 335i Mods: JB4 + MHD BEF, RB Twos Plus, Phoenix PI Manifold, Dual Walbro 450 LPFP's, DCI, VRSF DP's, VRSF 7.5" FMIC, VRSF CP + TiAL BOV, VRSF inlets & aluminum outlets, TC Kline SA, M3 F/R control arms, M3 subframe bushings
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drunkenup Captain 214 Rep 988 Posts Drives: 2009 135i, 2021 F150 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	70k, April 2013.. so a little after 5 years.
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Chriztofor Colonel 103 Rep 2,783 Posts Drives: '06 325i and '13 X5 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Chicago Burbs iTrader: (1)	Died at 116,000. If you don't need it fast then consider FCP Euro. They have a kit which includes everything for $490 shipped and a lifetime warranty. I didn't use them because I needed it now and they screwed up 2nd day delivery. Went to my local dealership for $583 out the door after applying a 15% discount by using the local dealer discount card. __________________ If no codes are being thrown use Chevron Techron fuel injector cleaner (concentrate). It solves rpm fluctuating upon cold start-up. Also, for most BMW problems start off by scanning your car with the Peake Research Tool. It contains the actual BMW codes. If you want to register a newly installed battery for free (just buy a $10 cable) and google/download BMWLogger
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kunal_d First Lieutenant 16 Rep 376 Posts Drives: 08 335i 3 pedals Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: GTA iTrader: (0)	80K Miles, overheat light showed in cluster, pulled over right away and had to get car towed. From reading about this issue over the years, it feel it fails at random. Apparently the part has been updated a few times, so it might be more reliable now.
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awesomee92 Private First Class 10 Rep 129 Posts Drives: 2018 F82 M4 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Toronto, CA iTrader: (0)	Mine failed last year, it does seem random but I would wait just make sure you have AAA for your trip.
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Googlyamnesiac Captain 59 Rep 743 Posts Drives: 2013 F10 520D Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yorkshire, UK iTrader: (3)	No worries thanks for confirming! I can't decide if I should go with the ebay one. They have things listed as: BRAND PART # ------ OE NUMBER PIERBURG 7.02851.20.8 ------ BM1151-7546-944 WAHLER 410086.97D ------ BM1153-7549-476 BMW BM1151-0392-553 ------- BM1151-0392-553 Do these look genuine??
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