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Changing waterpump without a lift....is it tough?
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04-12-2016, 07:03 PM | #23 |
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FYI, you only need to drop the sway bar, no need to remove fan or anything else, at least on a 335i
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04-12-2016, 08:15 PM | #24 | |
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04-12-2016, 09:11 PM | #25 |
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Did this on ramps. Took 4-5 hours. It's helpful to have a flexible hose clamp screwdriver too for some of the angles you might be in.
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04-14-2016, 05:29 PM | #26 | |
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One thing I noticed the first time I did this was that BMW angles the hose clamp bolts upwards which makes it kind of a PITA to get a socket onto them to loosen. Have a flex driver or 1/4 ujoint handy. When you button everything back up point them downwards to make it easier when you have to go back in there. |
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04-14-2016, 08:23 PM | #27 | |
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04-21-2016, 04:30 PM | #28 | |
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FYI I found one of these flex drivers to be handy: http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-63200-Fl...ds=flex+driver |
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04-28-2016, 09:13 AM | #29 | |
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The E90 are not DIY friendly at all. I did my entire E46 coolant system just standing over the open hood!
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01-16-2017, 09:17 PM | #30 |
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I am resurrecting this thread to ask a question: aside from overheat warning and radiator fan going crazy, what is a good way to be sure water has failed? What about trying to bleed the cooling system by initiating the process (setting the fan on low, pushing the pas, etc...) and see if pump runs when car is off?
It is a e92 which is running fine but I have a spare pump and thermostat to replace them myself if needed. Thanks, |
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01-17-2017, 05:15 AM | #31 | |
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