Is the water pump failing a known issue?

AmericanInToronto · 11-23-2011, 09:38 AM

For 328s especially........do you guys know?

My warranty ends Dec 31st and i want to get my 328xi looked over in fine detail.

Thanks.

only1 · 11-23-2011, 11:28 AM

Very common from what im told. Expensive to replace also.

AmericanInToronto · 11-23-2011, 12:03 PM

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Originally Posted by only1

Very common from what im told. Expensive to replace also.

Thanks.

I hope this is covered by the warranty in case I suffer a failure before end of the year.

pHo_e92 · 11-23-2011, 12:16 PM

Ya its a known issue. Had my waterpump n thermostate replaced at 89K under warranty.

JeeZues · 11-23-2011, 04:20 PM

+1 for common
Mine failed the night I had a motorcycle accident and broke my collar bone! earlier this summer. Extended warranty covered the pump but not the thermostat! So I only got them to replace the pump since I think the thermostat is functional and they are just BSing me

Glim · 11-23-2011, 06:09 PM

$880 replacement through BMW dealership

AmericanInToronto · 11-23-2011, 09:49 PM

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$880 replacement through BMW dealership

Wow....that's including labor and tax and materials? Basically the FULL price?

clairvoyant · 11-24-2011, 03:20 PM

I was quoted $711.00. If only I know at what km that thing will give up....

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Originally Posted by AmericanInToronto

Wow....that's including labor and tax and materials? Basically the FULL price?

AmericanInToronto · 11-24-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by clairvoyant

I was quoted $711.00. If only I know at what km that thing will give up....

So basically....if i'm planning a trip in my BMW from Toronto to Halifax.....I'm taking a risk?

I never had to think about something like this before.

Volasko · 11-24-2011, 07:24 PM

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So basically....if i'm planning a trip in my BMW from Toronto to Halifax.....I'm taking a risk?

I never had to think about something like this before.

All these guys had issues, but you don't hear the other 95% that have made past 100,000 kms without issue. I wouldn't worry about it. If it goes it goes, but you can't possibly predict it or get BMW to replace it for preventative maintenance.

AmericanInToronto · 11-24-2011, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Volasko

All these guys had issues, but you don't hear the other 95% that have made past 100,000 kms without issue. I wouldn't worry about it. If it goes it goes, but you can't possibly predict it or get BMW to replace it for preventative maintenance.

But if it can go bust in the middle of rural NB....I'll be screwed!

clairvoyant · 11-24-2011, 08:58 PM

At some points in our lives we gamble onto more risky ventures such as stock markets, 401K, new jobs, newborn babies, relocations, getting married, etc, etc; yet we are so afraid of a water pump failure

AmericanInToronto · 11-25-2011, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by clairvoyant

At some points in our lives we gamble onto more risky ventures such as stock markets, 401K, new jobs, newborn babies, relocations, getting married, etc, etc; yet we are so afraid of a water pump failure

Take it as it comes, eh? Ok well.....you're right.

clairvoyant · 11-25-2011, 12:46 PM

Yeap....From one American in Ottawa to one American in Toronto

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Originally Posted by AmericanInToronto

Take it as it comes, eh? Ok well.....you're right.

AmericanInToronto · 11-25-2011, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by clairvoyant

Yeap....From one American in Ottawa to one American in Toronto

Roger that!

bimmergixxer · 11-26-2011, 06:21 AM

Mine lasted until about 200k so you "should" be fine. Mike at Maranello will hook us up with great prices on these expensive pumps. I changed the thermostat at the same time since I was already down there and they are side-by-side.

silvermist99 · 11-26-2011, 11:03 AM

Are these only known to fail on 328? What about 323 325 330 335?

Saintor · 11-26-2011, 12:03 PM

Extremely rare on 323/328i. Common on 325/330/335i

AmericanInToronto · 11-26-2011, 05:32 PM

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Mine lasted until about 200k so you "should" be fine.

If i may ask, what do you drive?

dassub · 11-27-2011, 12:05 PM

It's something to think about, but not something to constantly worry about. I'm at 98K now, still fine *knock on wood*

bimmergixxer · 11-28-2011, 09:51 AM

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If i may ask, what do you drive?

2006 325i

ZZZZ · 11-28-2011, 10:11 AM

These eletric water pumps are known for going. I have the complete history for my car and it's at 128k with the original pump still. *knock on wood*

Replacement is around $800 in the GTA with labour and tax included. Some independant shops can do it a bit cheaper. It's not a very tough job. Just more expensive than the usual pulley driven water pump because it's electric.

Also note that BMW Toronto's regular prices for parts are cheaper than Mike's 'discounted prices' at Maranello. Each BMW dealership sets their own prices for parts, so make sure to call around. Maranello typically charges 20% more th an the BMW recommended price, and with discounts (i.e. Mike's forum hookup price, BMW Car Club of Canada, Dealership/Bodyshop price) is only 10% off of their marked up price. Food for thought. I still usually go to Maranello because it's convenient from my location, but if it's a large ticket item then its worth the trip downtown.

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11-23-2011, 11:28 AM	#2
only1 Lieutenant 28 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 07 Z06, 09 e90335i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Markham iTrader: (5)	Very common from what im told. Expensive to replace also.
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pHo_e92 Captain 32 Rep 878 Posts Drives: SGM e92 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: 905 iTrader: (4) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [7.26] 2000 BMW 323i [6.00] 1997 Honda Civic HB [10.00] 2007 BMW X5 4.8 [10.00]	Ya its a known issue. Had my waterpump n thermostate replaced at 89K under warranty. __________________ 08 335i \| Space Gray \| Burl Walnut Wood Trim \| Sport pkg \| Premium Pkg \| LOGIC7 \| Navi \| Comfort Access \| COBB \| Injen DCI \| Active Autowerke \| Sonic Tuning \| E92 Lighting \| ER \| HKS \| BMS \| Ground Control \| Vortex Tuning \|
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JeeZues Private First Class 8 Rep 180 Posts Drives: E90 328i Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Waterloo, ON iTrader: (2)	+1 for common Mine failed the night I had a motorcycle accident and broke my collar bone! earlier this summer. Extended warranty covered the pump but not the thermostat! So I only got them to replace the pump since I think the thermostat is functional and they are just BSing me
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Glim Captain 21 Rep 780 Posts Drives: 2006 330i & 2013 X5 35i Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Victoria, BC iTrader: (0)	$880 replacement through BMW dealership
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clairvoyant Major 79 Rep 1,032 Posts Drives: Bavarian Manure Wagon (BMW) Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: 45°19′20″N, 75°50′0″W iTrader: (5) Garage List 2007 335i [5.24]	At some points in our lives we gamble onto more risky ventures such as stock markets, 401K, new jobs, newborn babies, relocations, getting married, etc, etc; yet we are so afraid of a water pump failure
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silvermist99 Second Lieutenant 11 Rep 272 Posts Drives: 335i 6MT & X5D 6AT Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Unionville, Canada iTrader: (3) Garage List 2007 BMW 323I [0.00] 2007 BMW 335I [0.00]	Are these only known to fail on 328? What about 323 325 330 335?
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ZZZZ Captain 50 Rep 753 Posts Drives: Z4 3.0i winterbeater Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Toronto, Ontario iTrader: (1)	These eletric water pumps are known for going. I have the complete history for my car and it's at 128k with the original pump still. knock on wood Replacement is around $800 in the GTA with labour and tax included. Some independant shops can do it a bit cheaper. It's not a very tough job. Just more expensive than the usual pulley driven water pump because it's electric. Also note that BMW Toronto's regular prices for parts are cheaper than Mike's 'discounted prices' at Maranello. Each BMW dealership sets their own prices for parts, so make sure to call around. Maranello typically charges 20% more th an the BMW recommended price, and with discounts (i.e. Mike's forum hookup price, BMW Car Club of Canada, Dealership/Bodyshop price) is only 10% off of their marked up price. Food for thought. I still usually go to Maranello because it's convenient from my location, but if it's a large ticket item then its worth the trip downtown.
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