Water Pump E90

Makushr1 · 07-11-2012, 05:31 PM

Engine temp red, then limp mode. Got the car towed to a local shop. They guy isn't 100% sure because the engine was still warm (he said he'd be able to confirm in the morning), but thinks the electric water pump on my 08 335i is dead.

He said the pumps cost around $500... is that about right?

He also said it's because the oil catch can I installed leaked oil... I've had that can on for 50k miles, is it just now leaking? Wouldn't I have seen oil in the driveway?

sn0pea · 07-11-2012, 06:47 PM

I replaced mine for $250 and replaced the thermostat for $100 just last week. Got an awesome deal from a forum member (yes, brand new).
$500 is a reasonable price. Its the price most sponsors will quote.
Just wait for the install price, that's the killer, and that's why I did it myself.

BKV122 · 07-12-2012, 08:53 AM

I just had a similar problem and expect it to be the water pump, getting the tstat replaced aswell. Its in the shop today getting done. Pump and tstat kit i got from trischer for 475$ id replace the thermostat aswell since thats gotta be removed to replace the water pump and is know to have problems aswell.

bumere90 · 07-16-2012, 08:47 PM

sounds right
replace the thermostat as well and the aluminum bolts

07-11-2012, 05:31 PM	#1
Makushr1 Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335i Sedan Auto Join Date: May 2008 Location: Texas Posts: 480 iTrader: (2)	Water Pump E90 Engine temp red, then limp mode. Got the car towed to a local shop. They guy isn't 100% sure because the engine was still warm (he said he'd be able to confirm in the morning), but thinks the electric water pump on my 08 335i is dead. He said the pumps cost around $500... is that about right? He also said it's because the oil catch can I installed leaked oil... I've had that can on for 50k miles, is it just now leaking? Wouldn't I have seen oil in the driveway? __________________ 2008 Montego Blue E90 ll Custom K&N Dual Cone Intake ll Aluminum OEM Pedals ll 25% Tint ll M3 Spoiler To Do (Cosmetic): Black Line lights, Lux 4.0 Angel Eyes, 19" CSL HyperBlack To Do (Performance): Exhaust (still undecided which brand), SSTT, FMIC (unsure what type)
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07-11-2012, 06:47 PM	#2
sn0pea Captain Drives: Black 325i 2006 Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: OK Posts: 839 iTrader: (1)	I replaced mine for $250 and replaced the thermostat for $100 just last week. Got an awesome deal from a forum member (yes, brand new). $500 is a reasonable price. Its the price most sponsors will quote. Just wait for the install price, that's the killer, and that's why I did it myself. __________________ 2006 325i: Matte Black Grills, AG m310 19's (19X8.5et35 & 19X9.5et33 - 235/35/19 & 265/30/19), Amber Covers, Magnaflow with black tips, Blacked Emblems, M3 Replica Bumper and Vorsteiner hood!
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07-12-2012, 08:53 AM	#3
BKV122 Major Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NY Posts: 1,062 iTrader: (1) Garage List 2006 330xi [4.75]	I just had a similar problem and expect it to be the water pump, getting the tstat replaced aswell. Its in the shop today getting done. Pump and tstat kit i got from trischer for 475$ id replace the thermostat aswell since thats gotta be removed to replace the water pump and is know to have problems aswell. __________________ Monaco Blue 330xi - Terra Interior/6-MT/Sport/Premium/Cold/CSL's/M3 Spoiler Lip/Black Kidney's
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07-16-2012, 08:47 PM	#4
bumere90 Grozniy Drives: Carless Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: FL Posts: 2,571 iTrader: (12)	sounds right replace the thermostat as well and the aluminum bolts __________________ -fatman
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