N54 water pump issues by model year.

MrRetep · 01-06-2013, 02:24 PM

08 335i, ~50kmi

idrift4wd · 01-06-2013, 02:33 PM

07 335i, 64k miles

jayzF30 · 01-06-2013, 03:34 PM

65k miles

obtt · 01-07-2013, 03:29 PM

07 failed a few months back at around 57K.

foghat · 01-07-2013, 03:43 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, 04:02 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, 05:47 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, 06:24 PM

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

GoRomeo · 01-11-2013, 04:39 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, 08:21 PM

08 failed @ 39k

foghat · 01-11-2013, 08:36 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.

GAM · 01-15-2013, 11:15 PM

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.

Redrkt503 · 01-16-2013, 09:19 AM

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

ign335i · 01-16-2013, 02:40 PM

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

GoRomeo · 01-16-2013, 02:50 PM

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

AlbinoSnail · 01-16-2013, 09:34 PM

not cool.

Quote:

Originally Posted by ADVANT123

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

Redrkt503 · 01-17-2013, 07:04 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, 07:56 AM

'07 335i, 70K miles.

Didac · 01-18-2013, 10:22 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, 01:37 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, 04:10 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...

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01-06-2013, 03:34 PM	#91
jayzF30 Captain 34 Rep 783 Posts Drives: '07 335i, '09 M3 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Thornhill iTrader: (0)	65k miles __________________ '07 335i E90 - PTF ProTUNED by Dzenno - COBB FMIC - AFE DCI - AA DPs - HFS4 Meth '09 M3 - Stock
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01-07-2013, 03:29 PM	#92
obtt Enlisted Member 4 Rep 30 Posts Drives: 2015 650i Grand Coupe Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Oakland, California iTrader: (0)	07 failed a few months back at around 57K.
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01-08-2013, 06:24 PM	#96
BwoodBMW Colonel 1861 Rep 2,536 Posts Drives: EFFEIGHTY Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: LA LA land iTrader: (0)	2007 335i, had mine go at 42k miles which I just hit
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01-11-2013, 08:21 PM	#98
07tundra Lieutenant Colonel 119 Rep 1,525 Posts Drives: 8.1L Chevy 2500hd Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: New Mexico iTrader: (9)	08 failed @ 39k
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01-15-2013, 11:15 PM	#100
GAM Lieutenant 39 Rep 471 Posts Drives: 2014 M6 Gran Coupe Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Palm Beach iTrader: (1)	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.
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01-16-2013, 09:19 AM	#101
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL iTrader: (0)	Mine went 2 days ago, 107,000 miles 2007 335i..... 675$ for parts starting install in about an hour __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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01-16-2013, 02:40 PM	#102
ign335i Second Lieutenant 10 Rep 286 Posts Drives: 335i e92 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: CA iTrader: (3)	Why is there not a recall for this part yet? Or a class action lawsuit... lol...
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01-16-2013, 02:50 PM	#103
GoRomeo Brigadier General 955 Rep 3,836 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	I agree with post above.... I want to make sure there is a recall by the time mine breaks....
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01-17-2013, 07:04 AM	#105
Redrkt503 Lieutenant 31 Rep 439 Posts Drives: E92 335is Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL 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 __________________ 2011 335is "Redrkt" 6 MT DocRace 6266 Single Turbo - Fuel it stage 3 LPFP - Fuel it PI - spec stage 3+ clutch - mfactory SM flywheel - 100% E85 - VRSF 7.5" intercooler - VRSF charge pipe w/ HKS BOV - JB4 - MHD back end flash 768 whp 695 ft lbs - E85 - 32PSI
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01-18-2013, 07:56 AM	#106
egregor Private 5 Rep 67 Posts Drives: 2007 335i sedan Join Date: May 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (0)	'07 335i, 70K miles.
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01-18-2013, 10:22 AM	#107
Didac Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 226 Posts Drives: BMW 335i Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: NJ 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
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01-27-2013, 04:10 PM	#109
HollowPoints Private 9 Rep 76 Posts Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: CT 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 04:35 PM.. Reason: parts pricing
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