Waterpump broke!!! need advice

maajka · 03-22-2016, 03:55 PM

I have a 2011 335i with JB4, bms chargepipe and flex fuel wires.

Pretty sure waterpump is done, loss of power, cooling fans really loud and runing nonstop, overheat dash light came on,

I checked coolent level, there is no floating "dip stick" in mine, dont know if thats normal.

I found a couple different websites that sell the waterpump and just wanted to make sure i get the right one. I am out of warranty and dont have CPO.

I found a whole kit here https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...1517632426kit1

Just wanted to make sure that is going to fit my car.

Thanks for any advice.
car has 46k miles.....kinda pissed waterpump already took a dump

weehe126 · 03-22-2016, 04:40 PM

If you are doing a kit, do the thermostat too. There are two different types. Plug your vin into realoem and match the part numbers before you order.

Joey911 · 03-22-2016, 11:44 PM

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Originally Posted by maajka

I have a 2011 335i with JB4, bms chargepipe and flex fuel wires.

Pretty sure waterpump is done, loss of power, cooling fans really loud and runing nonstop, overheat dash light came on,

I checked coolent level, there is no floating "dip stick" in mine, dont know if thats normal.

I found a couple different websites that sell the waterpump and just wanted to make sure i get the right one. I am out of warranty and dont have CPO.

I found a whole kit here https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...1517632426kit1

Just wanted to make sure that is going to fit my car.

Thanks for any advice.
car has 46k miles.....kinda pissed waterpump already took a dump

Mine was gone around your mileage also. Advice: change the water pump

AirbusPilot · 03-23-2016, 08:35 AM

My WP just died (internal short) at 32k mi.

ashawkys · 03-26-2016, 07:12 PM

would recommend changing your thermostat with it as well, and do not drive the car until it has been changed. mine went at 48k kms & i had it changed last december, also on a 2011xi.

WiL335i · 03-26-2016, 07:37 PM

Also, the coolant reservoir doesn't have that dipstick you were looking for. if you look inside the reservoir, make sure the engine is cold of course, you will see an indicator that reads "MAX". You can barely see it if you have proper coolant level but you'll see it clearly if you are low because it won't be as submerged in fluid.

WiL335i · 03-26-2016, 07:40 PM

Here's a good DIY video if you are up to the task and want to save money.

Part 1:

Part 2:

03-22-2016, 03:55 PM	#1
maajka Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Binghamton NY iTrader: (1)	Waterpump broke!!! need advice I have a 2011 335i with JB4, bms chargepipe and flex fuel wires. Pretty sure waterpump is done, loss of power, cooling fans really loud and runing nonstop, overheat dash light came on, I checked coolent level, there is no floating "dip stick" in mine, dont know if thats normal. I found a couple different websites that sell the waterpump and just wanted to make sure i get the right one. I am out of warranty and dont have CPO. I found a whole kit here https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw...1517632426kit1 Just wanted to make sure that is going to fit my car. Thanks for any advice. car has 46k miles.....kinda pissed waterpump already took a dump
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weehe126 Brigadier General 1161 Rep 3,189 Posts Drives: 2017 340i Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: San Antonio iTrader: (2)	If you are doing a kit, do the thermostat too. There are two different types. Plug your vin into realoem and match the part numbers before you order.
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AirbusPilot Second Lieutenant 34 Rep 220 Posts Drives: 2023 M550i Join Date: May 2012 Location: Austin, Tx. iTrader: (0)	My WP just died (internal short) at 32k mi.
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ashawkys New Member 9 Rep 22 Posts Drives: e70 x5 4.8i N62/ e92 335xi N55 Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	would recommend changing your thermostat with it as well, and do not drive the car until it has been changed. mine went at 48k kms & i had it changed last december, also on a 2011xi.
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WiL335i Private 18 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winchester, CA iTrader: (0)	Also, the coolant reservoir doesn't have that dipstick you were looking for. if you look inside the reservoir, make sure the engine is cold of course, you will see an indicator that reads "MAX". You can barely see it if you have proper coolant level but you'll see it clearly if you are low because it won't be as submerged in fluid.
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WiL335i Private 18 Rep 83 Posts Drives: 2011 335i Coupe Alpine White Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Winchester, CA iTrader: (0)	Here's a good DIY video if you are up to the task and want to save money. Part 1: Part 2:
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