Water Pump Survey - Died or Not?

Bakeme521 · 03-02-2013, 03:46 PM

mine just died at 68k, replaced it yesterday.

1nityrider · 03-02-2013, 03:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

mine just died at 68k, replaced it yesterday.

wow, where did you had it replaced? Dealership? How much?

PINeely · 03-03-2013, 11:41 AM

Still going with 165k on mine. I haven't personally seen a dead one on a 328i or 335i but I replaced five or six on e90 325i's this past summer.

MountainStone · 03-03-2013, 01:26 PM

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Originally Posted by Bakeme521

mine just died at 68k, replaced it yesterday.

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Originally Posted by PINeely

Still going with 165k on mine. I haven't personally seen a dead one on a 328i or 335i but I replaced five or six on e90 325i's this past summer.

These reports make me think they expire due to age, regardless of mileage.

ExpensiveTaste · 03-03-2013, 01:46 PM

My waterpump housing cracked at 80,000 or so miles and leaked slowly so I had to change it. The electronics were still working but the system wouldn't hold pressure.

Spun Crankhub · 03-03-2013, 04:29 PM

Im at 110ish on my 335i's original pump. Think its time for some preventive maintenance!

georgelb · 03-03-2013, 04:33 PM

My original pump is still going strong at 97k miles on an '07.

DC_Oldboy · 03-04-2013, 01:02 AM

Just got my water pump replaced! Lol I'm the only one so far that voted greater than 120K+ miles. Sounds like my car is tough.

Bakeme521 · 03-04-2013, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by 1nityrider

wow, where did you had it replaced? Dealership? How much?

I do all the work on my car myself. Parts online cost 525 shipped. Took me about 3 hours.

e90will · 03-04-2013, 08:41 PM

I had mine replaced at 134K as a preventative measure along with a new thermostat, expansion tank, new cap, coolant, coolant sensor, upper and lower radiator hoses. Bought all parts and had my mechanic installed everything. Parts & labor came out to $1250.

The old waterpump was still working and I eventually sold it to someone else.

e90will · 03-04-2013, 08:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Just got my water pump replaced! Lol I'm the only one so far that voted greater than 120K+ miles. Sounds like my car is tough.

You can count me in too

Artmasterx · 03-05-2013, 04:17 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Just got my water pump replaced! Lol I'm the only one so far that voted greater than 120K+ miles. Sounds like my car is tough.

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Originally Posted by e90will

I had mine replaced at 134K as a preventative measure along with a new thermostat, expansion tank, new cap, coolant, coolant sensor, upper and lower radiator hoses. Bought all parts and had my mechanic installed everything. Parts & labor came out to $1250.

The old waterpump was still working and I eventually sold it to someone else.

Hopefully I am so lucky... sounds like you both got your moneys worth from the factory one.

GoRomeo · 03-05-2013, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by DC_Oldboy

Just got my water pump replaced! Lol I'm the only one so far that voted greater than 120K+ miles. Sounds like my car is tough.

Of course its a 330i LOL...Hopefully mine keep up like yours.

Artmasterx · 03-05-2013, 07:07 PM

Here is the updated plot with 153 responses:

Keep the votes coming! Surely there must be some failures in the 105-120 range...

DC_Oldboy · 03-05-2013, 08:44 PM

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Originally Posted by e90will

You can count me in too

Woo hoo! We're in the 1% club.

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Originally Posted by Artmasterx

Hopefully I am so lucky... sounds like you both got your moneys worth from the factory one.

You should just change it out now lol and save yourself the towing bill. It happen to me while I was driving home from work with my wife and child at night on the freeway while it was windy and rainy.. Worse experience ever..

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Of course its a 330i LOL...Hopefully mine keep up like yours.

Yeah I know but it looks like most fail around the 60K mark.

ccraig13 · 03-05-2013, 09:32 PM

Still running stock. 90k

bender rodriguez · 03-05-2013, 09:38 PM

How much is the part and labor to replace water pump?

bender rodriguez · 03-05-2013, 09:46 PM

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Originally Posted by MontegoChris

Im at 110ish on my 335i's original pump. Think its time for some preventive maintenance!

Changing a pump isn't preventive maintenance.. It is over kill let your water pump fail and just get a tow. Sure it might be an inconvenience but for all you know you might have 20k more miles on that pump.

Greatdane84 · 03-05-2013, 10:32 PM

Being in sales... There is one comment I hate but is completely true.

If it ain't broke. Don't fix it!

woodpecka · 03-05-2013, 11:15 PM

I don't agree with you guys.

I think It's safer to replace it before being stuck during a vacation and having to pay the full price at the dealer of nowhere.

My dilemma is about the thermostat. As it's not a critical part and it doesn't fail a lot alone, I think about keeping the original one when I will replace the pump.

Spun Crankhub · 03-06-2013, 02:37 AM

I DO consider replacing any still working part, preventive maintenance. My pump could have 1 or 30k more miles on it.

SoGood · 03-06-2013, 03:12 AM

How much is a WP if it fails. at like a indy shop to fix?

View Poll Results: Is your original water pump dead or alive? at what mileage?
Still working; < 60,000 miles	188	27.53%
Replaced with least than 60,000 miles	73	10.69%
Still working; 60-75,000 miles	88	12.88%
Replaced between 60-75,000 miles	49	7.17%
Still working; 75-90,000 miles	85	12.45%
Replaced between 75-90,000 miles	45	6.59%
Still working; 90-105,000 miles	54	7.91%
Replaced between 90-105,000 miles	17	2.49%
Still working; 105-120,000 miles	28	4.10%
Replaced between 105-120,000 miles	18	2.64%
Still working; 120,000+ miles	21	3.07%
Replaced with greater than 120,000 miles	17	2.49%
Voters: 683. You may not vote on this poll

03-02-2013, 03:46 PM	#45
Bakeme521 Some say... 239 Rep 4,296 Posts Drives: Fresh Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Baton Rouge n NOLA iTrader: (12) Garage List 2007 BMW 335i [8.24]	mine just died at 68k, replaced it yesterday. __________________ I have exhaust and an intake...
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03-03-2013, 11:41 AM	#47
PINeely Lieutenant Colonel 1086 Rep 1,912 Posts Drives: 2013 535i, 2015 Tundra 1794 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Jackson, MS iTrader: (2)	Still going with 165k on mine. I haven't personally seen a dead one on a 328i or 335i but I replaced five or six on e90 325i's this past summer.
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03-03-2013, 01:46 PM	#49
ExpensiveTaste Poor Kid with Dreams 28 Rep 702 Posts Drives: BSM 07 E90 335xi Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Danbury, CT iTrader: (4)	My waterpump housing cracked at 80,000 or so miles and leaked slowly so I had to change it. The electronics were still working but the system wouldn't hold pressure. __________________ '07 BSM 335xi JB4, DCI, CX Racing I/C, ER Chargepipe, Meth, KW V3 - Pending Sale '95 Mustang GTS 347ci Ported TFS TW Heads,Custom Cam,Victor 5.0 IM,Tubular Front Suspension,Full Exhaust,Big and Littles
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03-03-2013, 04:29 PM	#50
Spun Crankhub Major General 964 Rep 5,033 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	Im at 110ish on my 335i's original pump. Think its time for some preventive maintenance!
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03-03-2013, 04:33 PM	#51
georgelb nsomneeak 39 Rep 501 Posts Drives: E92 RB 335i Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DFW, TX iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 335i [8.00]	My original pump is still going strong at 97k miles on an '07. __________________ RB Turbos w/ N20 TMAP Sensor \| 93 Octane Protune by Cobb Plano \| xHP Stage 3 \| BMS DCI \| STETT CP \| Forge DVs \| RB PCV \| Helix FMIC \| CP-E Catted DPs \| Walbro 450 \| Bilstein B12 \| M3 Control Arms \| Defiv Lockdown Kit \| BBS CH \| Michelin A/S 3+ Hixson BMW of Monroe, LA - Shady Dealer \|
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03-04-2013, 01:02 AM	#52
DC_Oldboy Q(.)-D Q-(^.~Q) 214 Rep 5,379 Posts Drives: like an old person. Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bothell, WA iTrader: (39) Garage List 2006 BMW 330i [8.48]	Just got my water pump replaced! Lol I'm the only one so far that voted greater than 120K+ miles. Sounds like my car is tough. __________________
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03-04-2013, 08:41 PM	#54
e90will Private First Class 25 Rep 167 Posts Drives: 2015 f30 320iA Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (0)	I had mine replaced at 134K as a preventative measure along with a new thermostat, expansion tank, new cap, coolant, coolant sensor, upper and lower radiator hoses. Bought all parts and had my mechanic installed everything. Parts & labor came out to $1250. The old waterpump was still working and I eventually sold it to someone else.
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03-05-2013, 07:07 PM	#58
Artmasterx Captain 46 Rep 884 Posts Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: MA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 Volvo V70R [10.00] 2007 BMW 335i [10.00]	Updated stats Here is the updated plot with 153 responses: Keep the votes coming! Surely there must be some failures in the 105-120 range... __________________ Current: 2007 335i sedan Alpine White \| Sports \| Premium \| Cold \| Comfort Access FORMERLY: 128i coupe Alpine White \| Sports Package \| Black Leather
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03-05-2013, 09:32 PM	#60
ccraig13 Lieutenant 54 Rep 484 Posts Drives: '07 E92 328xi 6MT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: NJ iTrader: (0)	Still running stock. 90k __________________ 2007 328xi E92 6MT Jet Black/Coral Red \| Tracks: NJMP
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03-05-2013, 09:38 PM	#61
bender rodriguez Banned 149 Rep 1,995 Posts Drives: Audi Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: CA iTrader: (1)	How much is the part and labor to replace water pump?
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03-05-2013, 10:32 PM	#63
Greatdane84 Leeeroy Jankins 31 Rep 423 Posts Drives: 335i e90 LCI Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: SW Florida iTrader: (2) Garage List 2009 335i [10.00]	Being in sales... There is one comment I hate but is completely true. If it ain't broke. Don't fix it! __________________ e90 LCI w/ -= VRSF 7" FMIC =- -= Cobb: Stg1 +FMIC Aggressive ST =- Last Install: BMS DCI + Caliper/Drum Paint "If you're not 1st, you're last" -Ricky Bobby
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03-05-2013, 11:15 PM	#64
woodpecka Major 68 Rep 1,026 Posts Drives: E91 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Montreal iTrader: (2)	I don't agree with you guys. I think It's safer to replace it before being stuck during a vacation and having to pay the full price at the dealer of nowhere. My dilemma is about the thermostat. As it's not a critical part and it doesn't fail a lot alone, I think about keeping the original one when I will replace the pump.
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03-06-2013, 02:37 AM	#65
Spun Crankhub Major General 964 Rep 5,033 Posts Drives: 15 F82 SOLD Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: San Jose, CA iTrader: (63)	I DO consider replacing any still working part, preventive maintenance. My pump could have 1 or 30k more miles on it.
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03-06-2013, 03:12 AM	#66
SoGood Banned 29 Rep 128 Posts Drives: TIAG E90 328i Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (2)	How much is a WP if it fails. at like a indy shop to fix?
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