N54 water pump issues by model year. - Page 2 - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

themyst · 05-31-2012, 08:22 PM

Well when I did turbos on my car I did observe my water pump is plastic... Is that a good thing?

cn555ic · 05-31-2012, 08:42 PM

4/07 7000 miles!! Piece of shit crap out on me

Carl Morris · 05-31-2012, 08:51 PM

08 335xi, built in late 07. Went out at 60k. Replacement didn't make it out of the shop and another one had to be ordered. It's been fine so far.

I got to inspect the original. The impeller looked fine and the bearing were not loose. It was very hard to turn by hand, though.

jpsimon · 05-31-2012, 08:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Carl Morris

08 335xi, built in late 07. Went out at 60k. Replacement didn't make it out of the shop and another one had to be ordered. It's been fine so far.

I got to inspect the original. The impeller looked fine and the bearing were not loose. It was very hard to turn by hand, though.

my xi is right around the same as yours. I'm at almost 80k miles on the original water pump.

themyst · 05-31-2012, 08:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cn555ic

4/07 7000 miles!! Piece of shit crap out on me

Damn garage queen.

Jeff@TopGearSolutions · 05-31-2012, 09:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by themyst

Well when I did turbos on my car I did observe my water pump is plastic... Is that a good thing?

Traditionally on the E36 the water pump was plastic and the upgrade was metal. This might not help in this case but just something to work with.

jlcolon2001 · 05-31-2012, 09:06 PM

I replaced the water pump/thermostat combo @ 39k miles aprox. My car is a 335i 2007 (Build Date 07/06).

ADVANT123 · 06-01-2012, 07:38 AM

Waterpump/Thermostat failed on my 09 335xi @ 65k miles. Cost $800 in parts and $600 in labor to replace at dealer...

2doubleeagle · 06-01-2012, 07:48 AM

2008 E90 -- 8/2007 production, failed at 51k miles, replaced under cpo

omerfar23 · 06-01-2012, 08:31 AM

2008 335i failed at 40k. sucks

SPJ · 08-12-2012, 06:02 AM

07 335 failed at 62k

flexinator · 08-12-2012, 07:53 AM

08 335xi. Changed at 56k

Zebra99 · 08-12-2012, 08:20 AM

Ok so is there any confirmation of parts being changed or a re-design?

I'm at 82k km and I'm thinking mine has issues because my temps tend do go over 115-120 celcius on a 30 degree day which is ridiculous. Doesn't happen all the time, but it causes limp mode.

I have crazy WG rattle and figured if do the water pump too since adjusting them thy has to come out.

What do you guys think? Anyone have part #'s of what's needed?

Edit: 03/08 build.

07bmw335iguy · 08-12-2012, 08:38 AM

07 e90 335i at 98k

bceagle1991 · 08-12-2012, 08:39 AM

2010 335i failed at 43k. Also just this week at 45k my valve cover cracked, another plastic part that probably should not be plastic due to the heat under the hood.

ADVANT123 · 08-12-2012, 08:51 AM

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

Smokn944 · 08-12-2012, 10:33 AM

10/07 build water pump at 33000 then thermostat 400 miles later. Was still under 4/50k. Dealer changed both. Water pump failed, dealer said thermostat was fine. Then temp was never passing 180, 400 miles later went back and dealer said thermostat was stuck open.

VNeBLOB42 · 08-12-2012, 02:48 PM

this thread is depressing. i just hit 50k, July 07 build E92.

knock on wood, no water pump issues yet.

my buddy on here hit 52k water pump left him stranded, 07 E90 just a couple months ago.

b00sted4v · 08-12-2012, 05:03 PM

08 335xi 57k miles waterpump went

GeorgiaTech335coupe · 08-12-2012, 06:07 PM

08 MT, production date - 10/07. Pump went out around 40k miles.

335(EX)(EYE) · 08-12-2012, 07:10 PM

water pump just replaced, 2008 335xi sedan, 80k miles

vereak82 · 08-12-2012, 07:14 PM

07/80k FML just installed new updated pump And thermostat housing also found a blown fuse in the DME housing 40a relating to the water pump failure

05-31-2012, 08:22 PM	#23
themyst Major General Drives: E90 335i LCI Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 6,327 iTrader: (8)	Well when I did turbos on my car I did observe my water pump is plastic... Is that a good thing? __________________ E90 LCI N54 6AT

05-31-2012, 08:42 PM	#24
cn555ic The Coding Guy Drives: FBO 335i Vert meth/nitrous Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Brooklyn, New York Posts: 17,874 iTrader: (5)	4/07 7000 miles!! Piece of shit crap out on me __________________ *CODING BMWs in N.Y Area 917-939-4980* Call or Text for more INFO

06-01-2012, 07:38 AM	#30
ADVANT123 Second Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 260 iTrader: (0)	Waterpump/Thermostat failed on my 09 335xi @ 65k miles. Cost $800 in parts and $600 in labor to replace at dealer... __________________ 2011 Valencia Orange 1M - Weekend Warrior 2013 Acura RDX - Daily

06-01-2012, 08:31 AM	#32
omerfar23 First Lieutenant Drives: 08-E92 335, 99 Civic Join Date: May 2007 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 304 iTrader: (0)	2008 335i failed at 40k. sucks __________________ ******** 2008 BMW 335i TT****

08-12-2012, 08:51 AM	#38
ADVANT123 Second Lieutenant Drives: 1M Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NJ Posts: 260 iTrader: (0)	09 335xi (07/2009 build) failed at 65k miles - 100% stock from day 1 __________________ 2011 Valencia Orange 1M - Weekend Warrior 2013 Acura RDX - Daily

05-31-2012, 08:51 PM	#25
Carl Morris Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi 6MT Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Boulder, CO Posts: 552 iTrader: (0)	08 335xi, built in late 07. Went out at 60k. Replacement didn't make it out of the shop and another one had to be ordered. It's been fine so far. I got to inspect the original. The impeller looked fine and the bearing were not loose. It was very hard to turn by hand, though.

05-31-2012, 09:06 PM	#29
jlcolon2001 Second Lieutenant Drives: 335i Coupe 2007 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 201 iTrader: (0)	I replaced the water pump/thermostat combo @ 39k miles aprox. My car is a 335i 2007 (Build Date 07/06).

06-01-2012, 07:48 AM	#31
2doubleeagle New Member Drives: 2008 335i Sedan White/Terra Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Sorrento, Fl. Posts: 26 iTrader: (0)	2008 E90 -- 8/2007 production, failed at 51k miles, replaced under cpo

08-12-2012, 06:02 AM	#33
SPJ Private First Class Drives: 2007 335i Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Melb Posts: 138 iTrader: (0)	07 335 failed at 62k

08-12-2012, 07:53 AM	#34
flexinator First Lieutenant Drives: 2008 335xi coupe Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Syracuse, NY Posts: 331 iTrader: (2) Garage List 2008 335xi [0.00]	08 335xi. Changed at 56k

08-12-2012, 08:20 AM	#35
Zebra99 Lieutenant Colonel Drives: 2008 335i E93 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Ontario Posts: 1,996 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i E93 [5.00]	Ok so is there any confirmation of parts being changed or a re-design? I'm at 82k km and I'm thinking mine has issues because my temps tend do go over 115-120 celcius on a 30 degree day which is ridiculous. Doesn't happen all the time, but it causes limp mode. I have crazy WG rattle and figured if do the water pump too since adjusting them thy has to come out. What do you guys think? Anyone have part #'s of what's needed? Edit: 03/08 build.

08-12-2012, 08:38 AM	#36
07bmw335iguy Private First Class Drives: 2007 BMW 335i Sedan Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Carolina Posts: 184 iTrader: (3)	07 e90 335i at 98k

08-12-2012, 08:39 AM	#37
bceagle1991 Private Drives: 335ix Join Date: May 2011 Location: Boston Posts: 65 iTrader: (4)	2010 335i failed at 43k. Also just this week at 45k my valve cover cracked, another plastic part that probably should not be plastic due to the heat under the hood.

08-12-2012, 10:33 AM	#39
Smokn944 Enlisted Member Drives: BMW 335xi Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Maryland Posts: 37 iTrader: (0)	10/07 build water pump at 33000 then thermostat 400 miles later. Was still under 4/50k. Dealer changed both. Water pump failed, dealer said thermostat was fine. Then temp was never passing 180, 400 miles later went back and dealer said thermostat was stuck open. __________________ 01' M5 24K Sold 5/09 (Moved) Current 08' 335xi 94' 325is 175K Sold 5/08 83' 944 110K+ Sold 7/02

08-12-2012, 02:48 PM	#40
VNeBLOB42 Major Drives: PTF E50_007_E92 Join Date: May 2011 Location: Sacramento, Ca Posts: 1,459 iTrader: (0) Garage List 007 335i E92 [3.83]	this thread is depressing. i just hit 50k, July 07 build E92. knock on wood, no water pump issues yet. my buddy on here hit 52k water pump left him stranded, 07 E90 just a couple months ago. __________________ "Thinking w/ the End in Mind" Some E9x Picture Game Points

08-12-2012, 05:03 PM	#41
b00sted4v Private Drives: 2008 335xi Join Date: May 2011 Location: boston,ma Posts: 72 iTrader: (2)	08 335xi 57k miles waterpump went

08-12-2012, 06:07 PM	#42
GeorgiaTech335coupe Lieutenant Colonel Drives: Black BMW 335i coupe Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: USA Posts: 1,841 iTrader: (0)	08 MT, production date - 10/07. Pump went out around 40k miles. __________________ Legal Disclaimer: Anything I or anyone else says about my vehicle on this website(e90post.com or any affiliated or nonaffiliated sites), pertaining to modifications, is only to gain acceptance from my/our peers, and does not actually represent anything actually existing on my car, and thus, cannot be held against me in any issues, i.e. warranty claims, that may arise.

08-12-2012, 07:10 PM	#43
335(EX)(EYE) Banned Drives: e90 n54 & n55 / e46 330ci DD Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Harrisburg PA Posts: 1,504 iTrader: (14)	water pump just replaced, 2008 335xi sedan, 80k miles

08-12-2012, 07:14 PM	#44
vereak82 Second Lieutenant Drives: 6-spd e92 335i Join Date: May 2011 Location: michigan Posts: 279 iTrader: (0)	07/80k FML just installed new updated pump And thermostat housing also found a blown fuse in the DME housing 40a relating to the water pump failure __________________ Jb4 G5//CM-FX400//FBO//Meth// 12.06@118 6-speed manual

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