Bolts need to be replaced for waterpump removal? - BMW 3-Series (E90 E92) Forum

robc1976 · 11-15-2012, 03:44 PM

I'm installing my RB Turbos and I need to remove the waterpump and have seen on some threads replacement bolts mentioned....do I need to replace these? Are they talking about the mounting bolts or something different. If I have to replace the mounting bolts I have to say that's pretty stupid. LOL

JamesM3M5 · 11-15-2012, 03:47 PM

All the blue-dot bolts are aluminum and must be replaced after 1 use. I have reused them with no problem on my own car, but customer cars get new bolts. Something like 15lb-ft + 90 degrees.

N0OS3 · 11-15-2012, 03:50 PM

i didn't replace mine, although my water pump did come with spares... **shrug** everything seems to be in good working order though.

robc1976 · 11-15-2012, 04:40 PM

I figured so LOL!!

11-15-2012, 03:44 PM	#1
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,514 iTrader: (8)	Bolts need to be replaced for waterpump removal? I'm installing my RB Turbos and I need to remove the waterpump and have seen on some threads replacement bolts mentioned....do I need to replace these? Are they talking about the mounting bolts or something different. If I have to replace the mounting bolts I have to say that's pretty stupid. LOL __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,
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11-15-2012, 03:47 PM	#2
JamesM3M5 Some dude Drives: E28 M5, E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA Posts: 1,570 iTrader: (0)	All the blue-dot bolts are aluminum and must be replaced after 1 use. I have reused them with no problem on my own car, but customer cars get new bolts. Something like 15lb-ft + 90 degrees. __________________ RRT Racing E92 335i/6MT Dinan Stage 3 intercooler, oil cooler, intake, flash. E28 M5, R171 SLK350

11-15-2012, 03:50 PM	#3
N0OS3 Colonel Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA Posts: 2,216 iTrader: (5)	i didn't replace mine, although my water pump did come with spares... shrug everything seems to be in good working order though. __________________ WTB: 3 Stage Intake Manifold and components - PM me your asking price.

11-15-2012, 04:40 PM	#4
robc1976 Colonel Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois Posts: 2,514 iTrader: (8)	I figured so LOL!! __________________ JB4 G5 ISO+BMS flash,Walbro 455 LPFP, DO meth kit 4-AN SS lines, BMS OCC, RB turbos W/3.5 N20 sensor, RB valve, BMS DCI, 3" AR kittyless Dps, Strett 2 oil OC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 Strut Brace, M3 front sway-bar, Meyle HD tie-rods, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, DEFIV differential kit, BC Coil-overs, Power-Flex subframe bushings, stoptech slotted rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, Concept 1 CS-5.0 rims,

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