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leaking anti-freeze can't find source.
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01-11-2012, 11:44 PM | #24 |
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The Indy I took it to couldn't find the source of the leak. That plus I don't know of a really good experienced BMW specialist shop around. Used to go to International Imports but they closed shop. Without a better alternative I thought dealer would be better solution. If you know a good place please refer me since we seem to be both in DC area.
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01-12-2012, 03:21 AM | #25 | |
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I also had my share of problems with the car this year - leaking steering pump, then defective tensioning roller, and now the defective water pump. And all this after only 70k kilometers and 3 years - does not really speak for quality. And I don't even mention the faulty HPFP and injectors that were replaced... Alpina_B3_Lux
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01-12-2012, 08:05 AM | #27 | |
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01-12-2012, 10:25 AM | #28 | |
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The problem with the pressure test is it doesn't quite replicate the driving conditions and factors leading to the leak. It is random, and happens only while driving. When it sprays I can hear it with the radio off. But as soon as I stop pop the hood to look, it is not leaking anymore. Its almost a cat and mouse game with it.
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01-12-2012, 01:29 PM | #29 |
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Final Update: Problem Resolution
Ok, like many of you know; This is a major issue with these cars but it seems low mileage (I have 32K miles) doesn't mean it won't fail, just like HPFP, we got some crappy water pumps. Seems to me if the part has word pump on it, expect it to pre-maturely fail; Great BMW, keep making these cars like this and you are going to loose customers. I love BMW less and less with every new car I get, and sooner or later I will be weaned off the crack.
They have to replace the pump. I suggested replace the thermostat while they have things off just save on more labor later if the thermostat should go out. They will replace the hoses that are leaking at the clamps too so I am getting hosed (pun intended) for about $1850 parts and labor. I was informed BMW will give lifetime warranty on replaced water pumps so this is last time I pay for this one. Its apparently same part number but revised. They gave me a 328xi service loaner and its sloooooooow. Even compared to my RAV4 it's a pig. Just more refined (pig with lipstick) but still a pig.
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