N54 water thermostat wont come out!

JaSSon · 11-08-2012, 05:38 PM

I'm replacing the water pump/thermostat on my 2007 335i. I've got the water pump out, but the "quick" disconnects on the water hoses won't pull away from the thermostat! I've got the spring disengaged form both disconnects, and totally off one. Neither will pull away.

Has anyone ever encountered this? Have they fused together over the last 6ish years?

I really DON'T want to leave that thermostat in there, but I'm about 30 minutes away from saying "fuck it".

GMWNashville · 11-09-2012, 05:33 AM

They get stuck on there really tight..you will need to use a pry bar and wiggle it with your hand while prying

JaSSon · 11-09-2012, 09:54 AM

I finally got them off. Those connectors suck! I used a large flat blade and twisted.

Efthreeoh · 11-09-2012, 09:44 PM

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11-08-2012, 05:38 PM	#1
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GMWNashville Colonel 172 Rep 2,373 Posts Drives: 19 G05, 16 F80, 10 E70x5D Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Nashville, TN iTrader: (2)	They get stuck on there really tight..you will need to use a pry bar and wiggle it with your hand while prying
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JaSSon Down with the N54. 16 Rep 409 Posts Drives: I has a E92! Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Columbus, OH iTrader: (0)	I finally got them off. Those connectors suck! I used a large flat blade and twisted.
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