Replacing the Pump & Thermostat

LsuGeaux · 12-22-2015, 10:10 PM

Has anyone used any of these products from Amazon prime? I'm looking to replace my water pump and thermostat this week. Please chime in asap or if you have better products else where.

Water pump --
http://www.amazon.com/GMB-115-2260-E...ustomerReviews

Thermostat ---
http://www.amazon.com/MAHLE-ORIGINAL...70TYYGYKSMV5KY

dawhiz · 12-22-2015, 11:39 PM

I'd rather go from a proven place like ECS or BMW. For the cost though, ECS has this assembled with german made parts: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33....0L/ES2763074/ for $428.. so cheaper...

Or bmw factory replacements: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33....0L/ES2763064/ $587

Both come with fluid at that price. the $428 is with 10% off right now.

Personally I went bmw factory replacement for piece of mind (despite they still need replaced eventually).

Bamaben · 12-23-2015, 08:19 AM

Fcpeuro has best prices on OEM parts

jwalker87 · 12-23-2015, 08:52 AM

Go OEM. Be sure to get the aluminum bolts that secure the water pump - these have to be replaced after use. I've used both ECS Tuning and FCP Euro and like them, so wherever is cheapest.

John 070 · 12-23-2015, 08:54 AM

Are genuine BMW remanufactured? Fcp's website states that, ecs does not....

How hard is this job as a DIY?

Nitrousbird · 12-23-2015, 09:16 AM

Straight forward DIY job.

I paid less than that for a brand new, OEM pump off an eBay seller (even came with bolts).

lichtgelb · 12-23-2015, 10:46 AM

I stopped even looking for BMW parts on Amazon. There's too much variance between the models, and even production dates, and they simply aren't a reliable source unless you know 100% certain the part will fit. Other sites like FCP and ECS will usually have the correct parts for different manufacturing dates and their prices are competitive.

GoRomeo · 12-23-2015, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by lichtgelb

I stopped even looking for BMW parts on Amazon. There's too much variance between the models, and even production dates, and they simply aren't a reliable source unless you know 100% certain the part will fit. Other sites like FCP and ECS will usually have the correct parts for different manufacturing dates and their prices are competitive.

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Navy Doc · 12-23-2015, 01:18 PM

ESC has the water pump + thermostat + the u shaped hose + new aluminum bolts and a coupl of clamps in one set for around $522. To bought this set and installed about 6 months ago. No problems so far. fingers crossed

Navy Doc · 12-23-2015, 01:21 PM

Correction. Turner. ....not ECS.

mike@x-ph.com · 12-23-2015, 01:33 PM

Im replacing the thermostat this week, getting OE parts of course

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dawhiz Private 23 Rep 85 Posts Drives: 09 335xi RB/inlets/etc Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: ID iTrader: (0)	I'd rather go from a proven place like ECS or BMW. For the cost though, ECS has this assembled with german made parts: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33....0L/ES2763074/ for $428.. so cheaper... Or bmw factory replacements: https://www.ecstuning.com/BMW-E90-33....0L/ES2763064/ $587 Both come with fluid at that price. the $428 is with 10% off right now. Personally I went bmw factory replacement for piece of mind (despite they still need replaced eventually).
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lichtgelb Lieutenant 107 Rep 485 Posts Drives: 2009 E93 335i Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Flyover Country iTrader: (0)	I stopped even looking for BMW parts on Amazon. There's too much variance between the models, and even production dates, and they simply aren't a reliable source unless you know 100% certain the part will fit. Other sites like FCP and ECS will usually have the correct parts for different manufacturing dates and their prices are competitive.
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Navy Doc Private First Class 187 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 335i e93 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Temecula, CA iTrader: (0)	ESC has the water pump + thermostat + the u shaped hose + new aluminum bolts and a coupl of clamps in one set for around $522. To bought this set and installed about 6 months ago. No problems so far. fingers crossed
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Navy Doc Private First Class 187 Rep 188 Posts Drives: 335i e93 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Temecula, CA iTrader: (0)	Correction. Turner. ....not ECS.
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