Waterpump failure, how far can I drive?

CTDrifter · 07-22-2013, 10:21 AM

Waterpump compltely failed on my 08' 335i.... Think it would be possible to drive the 12.5 miles from my house to the dealership?

Patrick303 · 07-22-2013, 10:24 AM

Possibly, but not worth the risk IMO. Call a tow truck.

m@rco · 07-22-2013, 03:05 PM

There is a thread on this, started a few days ago... Try that before we all start repeating ourselves

TexE90 · 07-22-2013, 03:13 PM

I think it's worth a 12.5 mile $100 tow to prevent a possible $5000 engine rebuild.

Kalidian · 07-22-2013, 03:19 PM

Don't do it. Call the tow truck.

MrPig · 07-22-2013, 03:21 PM

Exactly 0 miles if you don't want to risk engine damage.

junitos · 07-22-2013, 03:24 PM

Tow it

N8N · 07-22-2013, 03:25 PM

yeah, farther than a couple blocks = I wouldn't try it.

roadkillrob · 07-22-2013, 03:25 PM

With no circulation at all you will get hot spots quickly, if it was a mile or two I might chance it, but for 12.5 tow truck (or if you have all day you can drive 2 miles at a time and wait an hour for it to cool down in between 2 mile stints).

If it was my car, would not risk it!

idrift4wd · 07-22-2013, 03:55 PM

I dont think its THAT serious where you cannot move the car. It is possible, but highly recommended that you dont. Though in the event where you would need to, the car would throw a CEL anyways if it got to hot and the car would be inoperable.

if you have warranty/cpo. The tow should be free. when my water pump went, drove my car lightly home (around 8-10 miles). I got a yellow coolant sign, never red. Got it towed from my house.

tri335 · 07-22-2013, 03:57 PM

get a tow truck...see if someone has a AAA card to help you out with the tow...or call BMW and see what they can do for you.

peterg · 07-22-2013, 03:59 PM

You will overheat before 12 miles.

JRJ1970 · 07-22-2013, 04:20 PM

Tow it for sure. This reminds me of the time I tried to drive my E30 325is to the shop when it had a bad radiator leak. It drove for about 10 minutes before I had to pull over and call a tow truck. These cars will heat up fast if that water isn't circulating.

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Patrick303 Lieutenant 675 Rep 474 Posts Drives: F36 440i GC Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Denver, CO iTrader: (2) Garage List 2017 Ducati Monster ... [0.00] 2017 BMW 440i xDriv ... [0.00]	Possibly, but not worth the risk IMO. Call a tow truck. __________________ 2024 Porsche Taycan 4S 2017 Ducati Monster 821
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m@rco First Lieutenant 23 Rep 322 Posts Drives: '20 540i; '07 328i; '03 R1150R Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Boston iTrader: (0)	There is a thread on this, started a few days ago... Try that before we all start repeating ourselves
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TexE90 Banned 10 Rep 134 Posts Drives: 2007 335i E90 Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: United States iTrader: (1)	I think it's worth a 12.5 mile $100 tow to prevent a possible $5000 engine rebuild.
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Kalidian Lieutenant 8 Rep 514 Posts Drives: AW '09 E90 328xi Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Toronto iTrader: (0)	Don't do it. Call the tow truck.
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MrPig Major 14 Rep 1,203 Posts Drives: '11 STI, '90 325iS Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada iTrader: (0) Garage List 1990 BMW 325is [10.00]	Exactly 0 miles if you don't want to risk engine damage. __________________
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junitos Banned 27 Rep 385 Posts Drives: T0PL3SS BIMM3R Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: VVest Coast iTrader: (1)	Tow it
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N8N Lieutenant Colonel 168 Rep 1,843 Posts Drives: 2009 E92 335i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Berwyn Heights, MD iTrader: (2)	yeah, farther than a couple blocks = I wouldn't try it.
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roadkillrob Major General 857 Rep 5,446 Posts Drives: 08 335i,22 X3M, 2012 C63 Black Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Boston iTrader: (15)	With no circulation at all you will get hot spots quickly, if it was a mile or two I might chance it, but for 12.5 tow truck (or if you have all day you can drive 2 miles at a time and wait an hour for it to cool down in between 2 mile stints). If it was my car, would not risk it! __________________ 2022 X3M Brooklyn Grey 2008 E93 335i FBO 2012 Mercedes C63 Black Series Alanite Grey
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idrift4wd Brigadier General 149 Rep 3,552 Posts Drives: Three Hundred and Thirty Five Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2007 BMW [7.00]	I dont think its THAT serious where you cannot move the car. It is possible, but highly recommended that you dont. Though in the event where you would need to, the car would throw a CEL anyways if it got to hot and the car would be inoperable. if you have warranty/cpo. The tow should be free. when my water pump went, drove my car lightly home (around 8-10 miles). I got a yellow coolant sign, never red. Got it towed from my house.
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tri335 Enlisted Member 3 Rep 37 Posts Drives: 2009 335i xdrive coupe Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Pittsburgh, PA iTrader: (0)	get a tow truck...see if someone has a AAA card to help you out with the tow...or call BMW and see what they can do for you. __________________ -- 2009 BMW 335i x-drive Coupe 2000 Honda Accord V4 Sedan with Thule Roof Rack (loved this car!)
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peterg New Member 0 Rep 6 Posts Drives: Series 320d Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: England iTrader: (0)	You will overheat before 12 miles.
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JRJ1970 Captain 27 Rep 600 Posts Drives: 2014 428i F32 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX iTrader: (0)	Tow it for sure. This reminds me of the time I tried to drive my E30 325is to the shop when it had a bad radiator leak. It drove for about 10 minutes before I had to pull over and call a tow truck. These cars will heat up fast if that water isn't circulating. __________________ Jay (in San Antonio, TX) 2014 428i coupe, mineral gray metallic with black interior, black ash trim, luxury edition.
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