N54 water pump issues by model year. - Page 5 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

jb's335 · 01-04-2013, 05:50 PM

2008 335 water pumped failed in early 2011 with ~80k miles.

MrRetep · 01-06-2013, 03:24 PM

08 335i, ~50kmi

idrift4wd · 01-06-2013, 03:33 PM

07 335i, 64k miles

jazze90 · 01-06-2013, 04:34 PM

65k miles

obtt · 01-07-2013, 04:29 PM

07 failed a few months back at around 57K.

foghat · 01-07-2013, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Why not just wait till Water Pump fails? Are you getting any symptoms from a bad thermostat? I ve got a SES light with a bad thermostat code but just cleared it. I dont have any issues. I will just wait till water pump fails to replace both. You should do the same.

Probably cause when it fails you could be in the middle of nowhere. Or in the middle of a busy freeway or maybe waiting in the McDonald's drive thru or even just a few blocks from your house. Really, none are very appealing scenarios to be in.

After reading through this thread, think I am going to get that AMA membership when I get home.

MrRetep · 01-07-2013, 05:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foghat

Probably cause when it fails you could be in the middle of nowhere. Or in the middle of a busy freeway or maybe waiting in the McDonald's drive thru or even just a few blocks from your house. Really, none are very appealing scenarios to be in.

After reading through this thread, think I am going to get that AMA membership when I get home.

I can attest to this, Mine failed on Saturday night on my way to pick someone up. Being stranded on the road for 2+ hours in cold temperatures was not something I ever want to do a again. And AAA is the best investment I've ever made. lol

foghat · 01-07-2013, 06:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrRetep

I can attest to this, Mine failed on Saturday night on my way to pick someone up. Being stranded on the road for 2+ hours in cold temperatures was not something I ever want to do a again. And AAA is the best investment I've ever made. lol

I just signed up for AMA (AAA). Hope I didn't jinx myself. Only 42,000 kilometers.

BwoodBMW · 01-08-2013, 07:24 PM

2007 335i, had mine go at 42k miles which I just hit

GoRomeo · 01-11-2013, 05:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by foghat

Probably cause when it fails you could be in the middle of nowhere. Or in the middle of a busy freeway or maybe waiting in the McDonald's drive thru or even just a few blocks from your house. Really, none are very appealing scenarios to be in.

After reading through this thread, think I am going to get that AMA membership when I get home.

Yeah I have to agree with you, nobody would like to be in these scenarios.

Whats AMA membership?

07tundra · 01-11-2013, 09:21 PM

08 failed @ 39k

foghat · 01-11-2013, 09:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GoRomeo

Yeah I have to agree with you, nobody would like to be in these scenarios.

Whats AMA membership?

Alberta Motor Association. Basically the equivalent of bmw roadside assistance for those of us with no warranty.

JB4 PWR · 01-16-2013, 12:15 AM

My water pump failed last night. Symptoms were radiator fan running full blast and no turbo power. When pushing the car the overheat light would go on. Water pump code read with the JB4. Got new pump and new thermostat tonight, mounted in 2.5hrs. Everything back to normal.
2008 335i e92 80,500miles AT, production date 11/2007.

zanelefko · 01-16-2013, 10:19 AM

Mine went 2 days ago, 107,000 miles 2007 335i..... 675$ for parts starting install in about an hour

ign335i · 01-16-2013, 03:40 PM

Why is there not a recall for this part yet? Or a class action lawsuit... lol...

GoRomeo · 01-16-2013, 03:50 PM

I agree with post above.... I want to make sure there is a recall by the time mine breaks....

AlbinoSnail · 01-16-2013, 10:34 PM

not cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADVANT123

09 335xi (07/2009 build) failed at 65k miles - 100% stock from day 1

zanelefko · 01-17-2013, 08:04 AM

I replaced my waterpump a thermostat yesterday, install took about 2 hours....for anyone struggling, take out the radiator fan

I could get to all of the bolts no problemo, aside from a few drips of coolant to the face it was a pretty easy job to say the least

egregor · 01-18-2013, 08:56 AM

'07 335i, 70K miles.

Didac · 01-18-2013, 11:22 AM

my got f up last night!! 99,995k 08 335i
I call a shop they told it would be around $1200. for the waterpump a thermostat

SneakyDeeky · 01-26-2013, 02:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jed

07 335i, production date 5/07, failed at 108K miles.

Sounds like I'm a lot "luckier" than you guys.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nafoo

I have a 05/07 production date too. Cept I'm at 54k miles, lol. No water pump issues, yet.

I have an 05/07 production date for my N54, E90. Currently at 66K miles and no issues yet... knock on wood.

Debating whether or not to do preventative maintenance and replace waterpump and thermostat now, before I go to the track. I'm seriously considering it because of the fact that I'm going to be doing a coolant flush and putting some expensive Motul Mocool additive in there and I don't want to have to do this twice. Any thoughts?

REFERENCE LINKS/INFO/PICS:

Tischer Waterpump + Thermostat Replacement Kit

DIY Replacement Guide

Quote:

Originally Posted by wtfmateim65

The newer pump is both 11517632426 and 11517588885, same newer part from 1M/335is vs 335/135.

The older model was 11517563659

HollowPoints · 01-27-2013, 05:10 PM

Another victim...Friday night- fan on high, read P2E82 code with Cobb AP. Gonna assume it is the pump and order from Tischer and take it to my indy shop.

'07 335 (late '06 build) 55K...

pump/t-stat/screws ordered-$588.95 shipped

Add another $350 paid to the mechanic...

01-06-2013, 04:34 PM	#92
jazze90 First Lieutenant Drives: 2009 E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thornhill Posts: 333 iTrader: (0)	65k miles __________________ PTF ProTUNED - Sparkling Graphite E90 - 6MT - AFE DCI - AA DPs, HFS4 Meth Up Next: FMIC

01-16-2013, 10:19 AM	#102
zanelefko Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So Fla Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	Mine went 2 days ago, 107,000 miles 2007 335i..... 675$ for parts starting install in about an hour __________________ VRSF DP / DCI / JB4 / ETS FMIC / ETS Charge pipe / Tial BOV /

01-17-2013, 08:04 AM	#106
zanelefko Lieutenant Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: So Fla Posts: 404 iTrader: (0)	I replaced my waterpump a thermostat yesterday, install took about 2 hours....for anyone struggling, take out the radiator fan I could get to all of the bolts no problemo, aside from a few drips of coolant to the face it was a pretty easy job to say the least __________________ VRSF DP / DCI / JB4 / ETS FMIC / ETS Charge pipe / Tial BOV /

01-27-2013, 05:10 PM	#110
HollowPoints Enlisted Member Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT Posts: 47 iTrader: (0)	Another victim...Friday night- fan on high, read P2E82 code with Cobb AP. Gonna assume it is the pump and order from Tischer and take it to my indy shop. '07 335 (late '06 build) 55K... pump/t-stat/screws ordered-$588.95 shipped Add another $350 paid to the mechanic... Last edited by HollowPoints; 01-27-2013 at 05:35 PM. Reason: parts pricing

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01-04-2013, 05:50 PM	#89
jb's335 Captain Drives: AW e92 335 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 661 iTrader: (11)	2008 335 water pumped failed in early 2011 with ~80k miles.

01-06-2013, 03:24 PM	#90
MrRetep I'll tongue punch your fartbox Drives: 08 335i E90 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Irvine CA Posts: 352 iTrader: (2)	08 335i, ~50kmi

01-06-2013, 03:33 PM	#91
idrift4wd Colonel Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY Posts: 2,502 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [3.25]	07 335i, 64k miles

01-07-2013, 04:29 PM	#93
obtt New Member Drives: 07 335i & E46 M3 Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 7 iTrader: (0)	07 failed a few months back at around 57K.

01-08-2013, 07:24 PM	#97
BwoodBMW Private First Class Drives: 3erThirtyFiver Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land Posts: 129 iTrader: (0)	2007 335i, had mine go at 42k miles which I just hit

01-11-2013, 09:21 PM	#99
07tundra Lieutenant Drives: TUNDRA Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: OH Posts: 415 iTrader: (8)	08 failed @ 39k

01-16-2013, 12:15 AM	#101
JB4 PWR First Lieutenant Drives: 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palm Beach Posts: 346 iTrader: (0)	My water pump failed last night. Symptoms were radiator fan running full blast and no turbo power. When pushing the car the overheat light would go on. Water pump code read with the JB4. Got new pump and new thermostat tonight, mounted in 2.5hrs. Everything back to normal. 2008 335i e92 80,500miles AT, production date 11/2007.

01-16-2013, 03:40 PM	#103
ign335i Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA Posts: 242 iTrader: (1)	Why is there not a recall for this part yet? Or a class action lawsuit... lol...

01-16-2013, 03:50 PM	#104
GoRomeo Major Drives: 330i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA Posts: 1,109 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [4.00]	I agree with post above.... I want to make sure there is a recall by the time mine breaks....

01-18-2013, 08:56 AM	#107
egregor Private Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States Posts: 58 iTrader: (0)	'07 335i, 70K miles.

01-18-2013, 11:22 AM	#108
Didac Second Lieutenant Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ Posts: 208 iTrader: (1)	my got f up last night!! 99,995k 08 335i I call a shop they told it would be around $1200. for the waterpump a thermostat