Make sure you check out https://www.oembimmerparts.com to get your water pump, thermostat, hose, and coolant for this repair.
The electric water pump on the E90 BMW will eventually just die and leave you stranded on the side of the road, so it’s definitely something you need to replace as a part of the standard maintenance on an older E90, but, hey, at least the pulley doesn’t explode and send plastic chucks throughout the cooling system like the previous generation.
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Are the after market parts any better than factory parts?
Every video I watch on this E90 Jason, simply reinforces my intent to never sell my E46!!!
Important to put the bmw year model in and tell the people if it is a petrol or a diesel car because all are different.
This is my biggest problem with YouTube videos.
Just make sure you guys headings or video descriptions tell your listeners what we are dealing with.
Thanks for the video
I was going to get mine replaced, before i got chance it broke. No warning, it works one minute then it don't. My notification was the warning light on the dash and the steam pouring from the engine bay. The expansion tank burst, spraying hot coolant everywhere. I was lucky, the engine or should i say the head did not get damaged. Very nearly serious engine damage, thankfully i was able to get off the road. Cost of repair, £1000 at BMW. If your car is anywhere near 100k miles don't delay, you might not be a lucky as i was
This is pure joy on an F30 N55 with X drive.
Great video, I have to do it as well. I thought you have to remove the subframe before replacing the water pump. You just proved it is not necessary. But would not have been a better idea to replace the water pump at the same time as changing the oil pan gasket? Removing the subframe should create much clearance around the water area.
The best water pump for BMW is Stewart brand.
pro tech tip: when running the air purge sequence, it's recommended to hook battery to a battery-tender so not to run down main battery. Nice video!
Every BMW has a zip tie!
My 2 E90s, 1 240'000km, other 250'000km, both original waterpump running strong. Dont have to fail. Cooling Fluid you can use Glysantin G48 (dont know about US but you can get it everywhere in Europe).
Another great video Jason. Thanks for your efforts.
All of these bmw videos inspires me to sell all my cars and never buy another one again, or just have enough money to just hire a man to fix it.
I wouldn't call it a timebomb.
DME runs self diagnosis on it regularly and you get a dash warning if anything goes to hell.
The systems are designed well, level sensor in expansion tank, engine temperature protection modes based on temperature.
Oil temps are monitored etc.
On some engines they tend to die quicker (of course they usually output allot of heat and have earlier revisions).
I would say that this waterpump and thermostat job is one of the time consuming ones, but there are far worse designs out there (VW's waterpump/thermostat combo under the intake) PSA's EP6 thermostat housing. GM's that you have to use a SST to hold the timing in place while you remove it, just one of those things.
The best cars are the ones that make the most amount of money and the most reliable ones are usually gutless and not fun to drive.
Of course Japanese vehicles of the same era are getting better as well.
It used to be that once you had no coolant in the system, the temperature gauge was stuck on cold, the only time when you found out there was a problem is when there is steam or the engine seized.
Much easier if you get the wheel off…
This E90 is kinda like "oral sex with an crocodile"!! No way to enjoy either one by knowing sooner or later you might get bitten. . My weekly project is valves, t/belt & t/chain on a VW 1.8 20v "
Should get an f30 for some f30 content lol I still watch the videos though regardless
I would love to bring my x5 to your shop !My health has not been so good! I don't believe I have the energy any more! I know you are in SO CAL lol ! Just haven't investigated yet !
I always like to keep my reservoir closed until I have disconnected the desired hose to avoid a big mess. Usually it helps me getting the hose on top of a tray before letting the coolant flow
I did just first time waterpump to a BMW, which was E53 diesel. It had bit moisture on it on surface. 418tkm done, changed already once, but no mention about that in the service book, weird. I did use cheapest quality brand, which was at here Magneti Marelli. Atleast it makes some OEM parts too for BMW, so should be ok. Atleast the part finishing was good. Nice video again. Getting a coolant fluid in skin is always so annoying. Been there bit lately too 🙂
Everything I see how difficult this car is make me so happy with my e46. But good job on the vid. Its nice to learn more bmw stuff
Well done !
I think I would rather die than do this repair again!! In my E90 is it was near impossible to get to the upper bolt without a second person guiding the socket from the top of the engine. Totally blind from under the car. I think I initially removed the ac mounting bolt accidentally rather than that upper bolt.
My 335i is literally on jack stands right now and I'm thinking the water pump or the thermostat hose has gone bad
Name a BMW with a solid water pump from the factory. We got time.
By the way dude, got my 330ci buttoned up and realized the starter was bad. Got THAT replaced and it actually started! Sort of! Was hoping I could salvage the plugs for a while to save money but they got gummed up when she overheated. But she did start!
Edit: Hey, you got a sponsor for this video! Awesome!
Oil pan on your car is easy when I compare it to my 328xi that I had to remove from axles and front differential and transfer case shaft . Another nice content from you and wish u the best buddy