Replace your BMW 3 Series' electric water pump - Step-By-Step Guide

[@thomasmchugh6421]

Great Video- No wasted time with fluff and annoying music. Very informative and quickly done - Thank You

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment

[@andresrodriguez393]

I h I just followed your great video and replaced my water pump and thermostat. Took 3 hours with no surprises. Thanks. Saved a ton of money. 🙂

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment and glad I could help you out. Happy Saturday to you !

[@docmopar426]

I plan on replacing my pump and t Stat. Your video is by far the best of all I watched. I do all my own repairs and this will make it so much easier😊

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much and really appreciate the comment !!!

[@paulalan3103]

For sure the most comprehensive.

[@GarageKing]

@@paulalan3103 Thanks for the great comment !!! Appreciate it !!

[@jchadjezful]

Never apologise for a long video - especially when it comes to this type of content. I am sure there are a lot of folks here that appreciate the level of detail you have provided.

[@GarageKing]

I appreciate that, and thank you. You would be amazed that some people would like a video like this to be 3min, and it's just not possible without skipping many important steps. Thank you again !!!

[@Mr.Mitch1111]

Your video style is more friendly than most. You seem to take the time and effort to focus on the key spot to pay attention to, and you highlight some of the key difficulties you experience. I am now subscribed, so hope the rest of your vids are done in a similar style.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment and I appreciate that. My main mix of videos are the repair, then I do the Snap On monthly flyer, and some product reviews here and there. For the repair vids I do try to keep them technical with key spots and problems, I find that's much better than just talking :) I am a licensed mechanic so if you have any questions on the repair videos please let me know. Thanks !!

[@scotthawkins5078]

Had a plastic thermostat. 2006. Had all kinds of trouble getting water pump to bleed system. Shot all electrical connections with contact cleaner and made sure all was tight. Runs like a champ now. Thank you for being so patient with your video. You are great to follow.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much for the comment, appreciate it !!

[@scottishmarket]

did you not replace the pump?

[@GarageKing]

@@scottishmarket Yes I sure did you can see where the old pump came out and the new one went it. I also put in a new thermostat.

[@scotthawkins5078]

Yes. The pump was replaced when I realized nothing worked still. Once I did all of the cleaning underneath, it is working great. Thanks again

[@GarageKing]

@@scotthawkins5078 Anytime and glad you got it all working, it can be frustrating so when its fixed its a good feeling !!

[@alfonsoramirez5190]

I like the way you go to the point and how you mention all the details and bumps of the job.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!

[@matreyia]

The proper method to reattach clip locked hoses is to first press the clips into the lock position, then attach the hose until you hear a click. This ensures the hose is absolutely locked. If you do it like you did in the video, there is a risk of the hose not being fully locked and it may pop off in the future.

[@GarageKing]

Very good call and thanks for the comment. I thought I did that in this vid, but I guess not. The biggest thing/tip to do is give them a wiggle and pull once they are on. This way if there is any doubt you know they are good. I actually push them forward and pull back so you can feel the hose start and stop, and you know its all good. Appreciate the comment :)

[@stevesuy1551]

Being a new E90 Bimmer owner i often been overwhelmed or confused trying to find videos that were as infomative as this one. I hope theres more because as ive quickly discovered, being an E90 owner requires one to be more mechanically minded than for any other car. Luv ya work Mate

[@GarageKing]

Hello, yes there is more content coming !! I do a variety of videos, and the BMW ones take longer as they are more complex.

[@caseycushing6124]

Do you have to replace the pump for a p0128 stuck open thermostat or can I just replace the thermostat?

[@AnthonyRepetski]

@@caseycushing6124you mine as wel replace the pump while your in there so your not doing this job twice. Unless of course the pump is relatively new. These things go like every 100k miles tops.

[@Telstar_1]

Great detail in this video, thanks. I'm about to attempt water pump and thermostat change on my 2008 E90 318i with 2 litre N43 engine at 131k miles here in the UK. For info, a few days after the pump failed around town, it's now working again, but I decided to deal with it before it leaves me stranded somewhere. Due to long service life I got from the original parts, I've opted for like-for-like replacements - Pierburg pump online and a thermostat from BMW dealership, just need to grab the 3 bolts and some coolant after the weekend. Both my original and replacement thermostats are plastic and although the pump failed, I'm doing both parts at the same time. A little nervous about this as a novice DIYer, will be working on jack stands on my driveway. Thanks again for a very clear and helpful demonstration.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great detailed comment, and good choice on the parts. Take your time, and you should be just fine. Be careful with the aluminum bolts for the pump, I can see them breaking very easily.

[@JerryCori]

That was the clearest explanation video I have ever seen. Great job man! 👍👍

[@GarageKing]

Thank you and glad I could help out !!

[@yt_lota896]

Banger video. just picked up a 325i 2006 with under 120k on the dash. bought it for a steal only 800$!!! only issue was the water pump was bad. I believe I did the right diagnostic by holding the pedal for 10 seconds. I saw no fluid enter the revivor and that led me to the water pump. i a ordering the part this weekend and installing it here very soon after hope this fixes my issue as well as great video! you definitely earned my sub

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much for the great reply, and I do appreciate it !!! Sorry for the delay, just got back from vacation :) Thanks :)

[@angeloc1340]

I paid 4,200 for a 325i with 145k miles 😭 No issues so that is good though

[@GarageKing]

@@angeloc1340 well at least you have no issues !! Those can get expensive!!

[@GarageKing]

@@owen_636 Sounds like you did ok, plus in Cali there should be no rust, so the underside is most likely very clean.

[@kimchiraptor5807]

thanks for this. I watched another video, and the guy tried the replacement without removing the radiator fan... he complained the whole way through. lol. and also decided to remove the thermostat first... squeezing it through the very tight spave between the fan, and the chasis... I asked if removing the waterpump first would be better because it would free up more space... no answer, but that is exactly what you did... thanks for that... I am pretty sure you've saved me 30 mins to an hours... thanks

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the detailed comment, I appreciate that and I'm glad you were able to get something out of the video to help. Cheers

[@alexwood9941]

The bolts the hold the sway bar have a circular bolt on top and are supposed to be welded to the rest of it, one of mine wasn’t. After hours of trying to grip the circle from the top, the nut stayed stuck on, I ended up drilling it out of there. It’s crazy how the parts of these videos that take you 1.5 seconds can take me 3 hours.

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, I didn't know about the factory welding. I guess I got lucky on this one as everything came apart alright. This only thing I actually fought with was the electrical clip for the waterpump, I struggled with that a bit. On my vids when I do struggle with bolts, most times I do put it in. I don't film the whole extra two hours or so, but I will put that in at like 50X speed or something like that to show the struggle is real. Glad you did get it all done and thanks for the comment.

[@alexwood9941]

@@GarageKing I appreciate the video, no frustration directed at you, just the universe. Keep up the good work king

[@GarageKing]

@@alexwood9941 Thank you good Sir !!!

[@kurtreinholtz2024]

Thanks so much for the great video. Saved me a ton of money versus having to take the car to the "stealership". My e90 is back on the road.

[@GarageKing]

Glad it helped! and very happy you were able to go it yourself (its a good feeling for sure). Keep that E90 on the road !!!

[@docmopar426]

Finally got around to doing my water pump and everything went according to your video except my power steering bracket has a 10mm nut instead of a 8mm in your video. I keep referring to your instructions as I go. Again, great video and instructions

[@GarageKing]

Hey thanks for the comment and if the only difference is a nut I would say that's a win !!! Thank you

[@ralphpena2126]

Good job ... Good video.... I got to do this today to my daughters whip

[@GarageKing]

Good luck with the job, and it helps if you have a magnetic bowl to hold all the bolts so they don't go rolling away !!

[@AnthonyRepetski]

@@GarageKingthere aluminum. There not sticking to no magnetic tray lol.

[@GarageKing]

@@AnthonyRepetski I know, but its possible for the impeller to spin on the shaft

[@GarageKing]

@@AnthonyRepetski I don't think its keyed

[@karlinladeramusic]

Beamers are such smooth rides

[@GarageKing]

Gotta love them, they are a "fun" car to drive !!!

[@TheSeejay35]

Great car to drive but bloody expensive to repair

[@skiesforhire]

Until the check engine light comes on again

[@AshtonLudlam]

Not if you do the repairs yourself… unfortunately it’s 90% a pain in the ass lmao

[@tusimp8860]

@@AshtonLudlamand they make em more difficult 😂😂 e46 u could just do shit but on e9x i have to KZbin everything

[@sipwhitemocha]

Thank you so much for your video especially including the portion where you took off the splash covers at the bottom...

[@GarageKing]

Glad you enjoyed the video and it helped you out. Appreciate the comment and thank you

[@jeffscale1163]

You made that look so easy and pretty quick to

[@GarageKing]

Well I'm a pretty good editor haha !! I think with filming it actually took about 4 hours, If i didn't have to film then about 2hrs.

[@jonathensulpizi4675]

Fun fact don’t put hoses on and then snap the ring down. Push the snap ring down and then push the hose on. When it clicks then you know it’s on all the way and the satisfaction factor as well with the audible click sound lol

[@GarageKing]

I like your fun fact, and never though of that. Thanks for the comment :)

[@ryanhouston8465]

The 328i 07&08 I fixed used a plastic thermostat. Thanks for confirming my purging issue

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the update and glad I could be of service good Sir !!!

[@aimized1460]

Amazing video and such great details thank you a million

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment !!

[@jakeyoung7242]

Wow thank you so much super informational ! I know this video is a year old and I don’t know if you’ll see this, but I’m looking to do the job myself as well. This is an absolute huge favor, but I’m kinda new into doing my own maintaice ( I just recently replaced my radiator and coolant system) I’m wondering if you could send a link to where I can find the right screw sizes for the pump and thermostat.

[@GarageKing]

I still check my comments on all my videos, I got a starter one in the works for this car. Anyway here is the link for the water pump bolts amzn.to/4c2SugC and I don't remember having to replace the thermostat ones.

[@kurtreinholtz2024]

Thanks!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you so much for this !!!! I do my best so much appreciated !!!

[@DanielGarcia-r5k]

Thanks for taking the time to make this tutorial . It is very helpful.

[@GarageKing]

Glad it was helpful, and thank you for the comment, I'm working on one for the starter now :)

[@rghant]

Man thank you for this video! You will save me tons of money!!!

[@GarageKing]

Then I did my job haha, so glad it will help you out, and with the rates shops charge these days you will save a bundle !!

[@kccraven1340]

Your the man ! Nice work , keep it up and thank you for sharing. May you have great health wealth and abundance.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment, much appreciated !!!

[@joseg3691]

The best video on this topic. Thank you sir.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment !!

[@jantewhite6643]

I'm a woman and my water pump, thermostat, needs to be replaced. I will try my best to replace, w/my friend. The bmw dealer wants a 💰to fix!. My previous mechanic, i had to fire his ass!😂 I appreciate your video!. you're awesome!... and you're gonna save me a ton!. Thanks a lot!. ❤

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment, I really appreciate that. Take your time and go slow, take your laptop under the car, just don't spill anything on it :) If you have any questions along the way just let me know, and good for you for tackling the job, it will be a great feeling when you are done :)

[@TheGreatGastronaut]

Great video - gets right to the point without fluff. I just finished the same operation on my 2013 E92 SULEV and based upon the guidance provided, it was largely uneventful (!). I did have a couple of observations to pass along to help others. * There is an electrical connector on the passenger side of the fan shroud that goes to what looks like a radiator surface temp sensor on the backside of the radiator inside the shroud. Associated with it is a pass-through bushing that loosely fits in the side of the shroud, a connector and two cable mounts. One cable mount is part of the connector body. Both mounts must be removed and the cable disconnected. The connector body mount releases from the shroud with a quarter turn. The other is a snap-in and is pried out. * When reinstalling the fan assembly, the aforementioned bushing must be aligned in a groove in the side of the fan shroud. It’s held in place by the shroud and the radiator. If it’s not correctly aligned, the shroud won’t fit up right. * The fan assembly has three pins that align it and hold it tight against the radiator at the bottom. It also has a slide in slot on left and right side midway up. The slot has a retention tab that must be released to slide the assembly up. All of these retention and alignment features must be correctly engaged for the assembly to fit up correctly when reassembling. *The fan assembly has a hook feature the also retains and aligns with the chassis crossbrace along the top. If everything mentioned is properly aligned, the fan assembly drops onto the hook and the single locking T25 screw lines up. If anything isn’t just right, no dice on the screw lining up.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for sharing, and thank you for taking the time to write this!! I can tell it took you a while to write so I really appreciate it, and thanks for the positive comment on the video. Happy Sunday to you my friend !!

[@TheGreatGastronaut]

@@GarageKing It’s a community of interested people and I’ve been both a pro and shadetree mechanic over the past 50 years. We all learn from each other. You took the considerable effort to post a great how-to for DIYers that saves probably $1200 in stealership labor charges (the local San Diego dealers base labor charge is $260/hr) for what becomes a very routine repair if you have the guidance. My respect and appreciation for your effort was to add tips on what I found to be the more difficult elements so others will be even more empowered. Kudos and I look forward to viewing your other postings!

[@GarageKing]

@@TheGreatGastronaut Thanks very much for the feedback, you obviously have a lot of experience so I'm glad you are sharing. That knowledge is valuable and deserves to be shared !!

[@karlinladeramusic]

Cmon 8k! Man you are growing so fast!

[@GarageKing]

I know, so close, getting there. My view count has dropped a bit. Still doing well, but in the summer my air conditioning vids were going crazy !!!

[@mlnags2829]

Am 77 old gram with first older BMW. This is very interesting. Replaced cracked water overflow and never bled so getting a low fluid light 1x each time (5) I’ve driven then disappears. Will bleed and check for for water flow. If light disappears 👍🏻- if not will check with Motörhead son then may or may not need pump replacement. Thnx for explaining.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the comment and congrats on getting your first older BMW, they are fun cars to drive around !! They handle great for older cars and even outperform many new ones.

[@ignaciocruz7522]

Just did all the hoses plus thermostat and water pump, my thermostat was plastic original and plastic new one oem, it’s a 2011, will say since I was doing all the hoses it was easier to remove the fan and just bang the job out the way, good shit tho it’s hard to make a good video working on cars I know I couldn’t

[@GarageKing]

Hey thank you for the comment, and thank you for realizing its really not easy to make these videos !! Many times I run into rusty bolts, super tight spots, and I have to get that camera in while I work. Thank you !!

[@bennyhutchings9558]

Thank you for a very informative and to the point video. ❤

[@GarageKing]

Thank you and glad it was helpful

[@peacefulmomentstoreflectvl902]

Easy way to replace BMW water pump.. so helpful.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks so much, this was a bigger job !!!

[@nhanthanhhuynh]

You are the BEST!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!

[@jabberwockytdi8901]

2011 E82 N52 plastic impeller housing, metal pump body plastic thermostat housing from the works, now nearly 70k miles just about to replace pump with Pierburg all metal and Mahle ( OE as far as I know ) Thermostat housing. Metal Thermostats dont's seem to be available at all so plastic ones are prob not an issue?

[@GarageKing]

Yep,. I put a plastic one in, you can see in the video, and its still going strong. I was not able to get a metal thermostat either. I think the plastic ones must be fine.

[@jamalnasir2846]

Great video very clear and easy and commentary is great and easy explanation very nice each small thing is covered very helpful great thanks so much.

[@GarageKing]

Glad it was helpful and thank you !!

[@earlfrancis76]

The aluminum thermostat housing is better than the plastic type , plastic type tends to have premature leakage

[@GarageKing]

You are right for sure, problem is BMW does not make the aluminum housing anymore. If you order a replacement you get a plastic one :(

[@ponche1217]

Hello is awesome video thank you ,one question how is the water pump working is a good item for your bmw ?

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, and thanks for the comment :) a good working water pump is necessary for the BMW as it cools the engine. If it's not working the engine will overheat and that can cause a lot of problems.

[@danielcleveland1194]

sub'd and rep'd thank you for this, I'm inheriting a 2010 328I with 93k on the clock and you made it look easy good sir. I also will keep the as long as it works don't replace it as I'm going through and proactively replacing things, spark plugs, coils ect just to make sure no issues. Also appericate the coolant information as I've got a tacoma and cx-30 and they us the premix stuff which is far easier. Again thank you so much for the information.

[@GarageKing]

Glad I could be of help, Just FYI - I just did a no start check and starter replacement for your car, that was last week. I alternate content between vehicle repairs and the Snap On tool deals. Feel free to reach out anytime !!

[@LilacGlo]

Hey GK! Here catching up! Another superb video! Super informative! Learnt a great deal from it. Thanks for sharing 👍🏽💯❤️

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!!!

[@jacobadams8113]

Thank you for this! Doing this Friday. How many hoses do you need to disconnect from the water pump? Just 2?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there, I think there is 3 in total, there is the one at the front of the pump, then there is the thermostat group, and then the one for the housing right above the balancer if I remember correctly. I show them pretty clearly in the vid. Believe it or not the footage was over 3hrs for this job and I compressed it down to 17min !! That was the shortest I felt I could do it without skipping steps.

[@jacobadams8113]

@@GarageKing thanks again! This helps a lot! Truly appreciate you making this tutorial

[@GarageKing]

@@jacobadams8113 Thanks brother !!

[@jacobadams8113]

@@GarageKing are the bolts for the water pump and thermostat E10 & 10mm?

[@GarageKing]

@@jacobadams8113 Hey There, they are E10. Having a regular 10mm around is always good no matter what the job !!!

[@crazyolazy7393]

I just replaced thermostat and didn’t fix my problem water pump next. Thanks for the video I sub and I have a 2006 and it was a plastic thermostat

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the comment, mine is a 2006 with a plastic thermostat as well. Hope you have a great weekend, and at least you know the water pump is doable now.

[@94tontonche]

Hello, great video, how many miles will it be necessary to change it, I have 110,000 miles 325i 06/2010, BMW tells me that if it works well I don't need to change anything, I'm going to do 1000 MILES and I don't have want to have problems.Thank you.

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, I think they are giving you good advice. This is one of those things where if it aint broke, don't fix it. You never know when its going to fail, so its best to wait until it does.

[@94tontonche]

@@GarageKing Merci..

[@GarageKing]

@@94tontonche pas de problème, heureux de vous aider !! No problem, glad to help :)

[@ShakotanRon]

Great video. Is that a failed all metal pump? I assume it was motor failure, not pump failure? Metal thermostat housing, that's so much better

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, the factory pump failed and the car overheated. I wasn't sure if the thermostat was damaged so I replaced it with a new one from BMW. Interesting the new thermostat right from BMW is plastic so I could not get a metal replacement. I wonder if the new cars are all plastic? This vehicle was a 2008 I think. I agree with you the metal housing is much much better !!

[@luasremoto]

Thanks brother I appreciate your help my bmw 128i is running perfect now 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@GarageKing]

Thats awesome and glad I could help you out !!!

[@caseycushing6124]

Do you have to replace the pump for a stuck open thermostat or can you just replace the thermostat? I’m on a tight budget

[@GarageKing]

You can just do the thermostat

[@roastedhd2852]

So what caused it to not spray during the bleeding procedure, did the blades fail or it just fails electronically inside the pump?

[@GarageKing]

The pump fails, when it gets weak the pump is going and then eventually nothing

[@javi_335i]

Im about to do this tomorrow. Thanks for the video👍🏽

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great comment, take your time and also its good to get the car up as high as you can as it makes it much easier !! Happy Sunday to you :)

[@javi_335i]

@@GarageKing I was able to install the pump and thermostat today exactly like you did in the video. Just need to pick up a new upper radiator hose tomorrow morning and bleed the system. 👍🏽👍🏽

[@GarageKing]

@@javi_335i That is awesome !!!! Glad you got it all done :)

[@ivanreyes8182]

I have 2 328is and both had the metal ones both replacement came in plastic as well.

[@GarageKing]

Thanks for the comment, and I think that's what BMW is doing now. My replacement was plastic, I think they all are. Thanks again

[@gerritgordon6909]

Awesome thank you for skipping the boring parts. LOL SHOT DUDE THUMBS UP

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!!

[@losidude11]

My 06 had a steel thermostat. It still worked perfectly at 180k when i replaced it along w the waterpump. The OEM plastic Wahler pump barely lasted 40k until i started getting thermostat codes :/

[@GarageKing]

Good to know, I did save my steel thermostat (no codes yet) but if I ever get a thermostat code I think I'm going to put my steel one back in.

[@jacobthompson8078]

Do you have to drop subframe to do it on a 2006 330xi?

[@GarageKing]

I think you can still get it out, but its tight. I believe one of my other viewers was able to do it, but had a few choice words afterward :)

[@caatodin7466]

Ive been trying to find something for the 07 x5 3.0si. Though some differences seem evident some seem simliar. Am i right??

[@GarageKing]

I believe you have the N52 engine so it should be pretty much the same.

[@rebound23456789]

I have a question, im owning a e90 320i n46 from 2005. Is the waterpump there not electric yet ? I tried the steps to turn it on while the engine is off but it didnt work. When its on i see its working.. Thanks for the video

[@GarageKing]

Hey Thanks for the question. I believe you do have an electric waterpump as your e90 is a 5th generation but maybe the 320i doesn't? You could always call the dealer parts department and ask. They would tell you right away if its electrical. If its electric then perhaps the steps are off a bit (like time between fob activation and pressing the gas pedal)

[@jbopiddy2169]

Great video

[@GarageKing]

Thank You !!

[@mariad750]

I heard you can get to the WP from the wheel well, is this an option?

[@GarageKing]

I highly doubt it, I just don't think you could do that. If you somehow can, please let me know as I would like to know !!!!

[@koran136]

So my coolant does pump like how yours does at the start of the video. I'm still having overheating issues, when I scan for codes I get 2E84(missing pump)? Any thoughts? I've replaced the thermostat(just throwing money didn't have a code for that) & did plenty of bleeding

[@koran136]

How long should the bleeding take? I've read the instructions and it says about 12-15min, when I've done it it kept going over 20min?

[@GarageKing]

That is really weird, your computer thinks the pump is missing, but its running....... I would check that ground connection near the pump, and give the pump connector a wiggle.

[@GarageKing]

Normally bleeding should not take more than about 10min. There is a vent on the top of the reservoir on some vehicles that you can open when filling. The big thing is to look for a solid stream of fluid when the pump activates.

[@linovaladas2553]

Great video! Thanks.

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!!!

[@rodneyfuller6034]

I have a 2011 E93 convertible and found there is additional frame reinforcement under the engine which prevents the front sway bar from dropping as you showed. Any guidance on the best path forward there?

[@GarageKing]

Hummm thats a good one, you know I have never done one on a convertible, but I have worked on other convertibles (not BMW) and when I have worked on the underside the bracing was always a bolt on, bolt off, never welded. The only thing is if you remove the bracing (if its bolted on) you have to make sure the car is jacked up squarely. I use a quick jack so there are 4 lifting points and the car is not twisted like if you jack on one side. You could try to get around the sway bar, but I'm not sure if its possible. I always lower it.

[@samgod]

The water pump in my '06 330i was changed in 2016, radiator in 2020, expansion tank & cap in December 2023, thermostat this January (2024), and the corroded plastic valve connecting the coolant tube to the head gasket was replaced with an aluminum one in July. Thee's a small leak in my radiator and my water pump drains the battery (8 amp drain) when the engine's off. Removing fuse 54 when parked stops the pump and preserves the battery. While I obviously need to replace the radiator yet again, why's the water pump running-- beyond the 12 min bleed-- when the engine's off?

[@GarageKing]

That is a bit of a puzzle. It should turn off. If you know anyone who has a bi-directional scanner they can turn the pump on and off with the scanner, and see if it responds properly.

[@McDzy]

Would this work for a 2007 bmw 328i? Also how do we know if the water pump/thermostat are failing?

[@GarageKing]

Yes it should, procedure is the same. Very hard to tell if thermostat is failing as this type of thermostat is enclosed so its almost impossible to check. I suppose if you were creative you could submerge it in boiling water and then try to see through the housing if it opens.

[@McDzy]

@@GarageKing gotcha! i was just asking because im planning on getting an 07 bmw 328i and not sure if these have been replace yet or not.. its an auto with 85k, how reliable are these 328i cars?

[@GarageKing]

@@McDzy They are actually pretty reliable, reading your earlier comment I can address the pump. To check the pump operation you can use a scanner, or the car can do a self test. See this vid I dd on the self test, not sure if I put it in this vid. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHumg4V4itGLadU Overall the 328i is a nice car and 85K for mileage is not too bad.

[@McDzy]

@@GarageKing appreciate it! yes, ill be looking at an 07 328i tomorrow with 85k miles, who has 2 previous owners, and seems to be on top of maintenance, im just curious whether or not its reliable, since ill be trying to do the maintenance and simple repairs by myself... whats the common tick sound issues that others are mentioning in regards to the generations around this time?

[@GarageKing]

@@McDzy The common tick issue is lifter noise. These vehicles also have noises from the front of the engine sometimes which can be traced back to the belt or tensioner, those are ones that I would not worry about at all. Make sure the oil is full, and you can do a check (there is not dipstick) so you use the turn signal and go through a menu. These engines get noisy with low oil. Lifter tick is usually a very light ticking that goes away and then can come back at times, and normally is not serious. If you want to make sure that it is lifter tick and not something more involved then I advise to take it to a mechanic. Hope this helps

[@binaozdemir7185]

Insane video

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the comment

[@paulalan3103]

I have a code to replace the thermostat on my 2006 325i. Should I replace the water pump while I am down there? The car has 121,000 miles and there seems to be a leak somewhere on the bottom. I have the covers off and car in the air and I can't see where it's coming from.

[@GarageKing]

Good question and I would consider doing so. They are both coming out so inspect that pump very closely, if there is any signs of a leak (even 1%) I would do it as you are in there anyway and its a pretty big job. You might see some staining and thats a give away. Also your car being a 2006 with 121,000 miles, if its on the factory pump, well its probably getting near the end of its life anyway. For the leak make sure you check along the bottom of the radiator, sometimes they leak at the crimped portion (where the aluminum meets the plastic) and the coolant runs down. You could always give it a cold pressure test. Pump it up, and then come back in a few hours, pressure testers are pretty cheap amzn.to/3ZgLjMa

[@paulalan3103]

After watching your video the second time, I went ahead and bought the pump too. Yes, I too figured it was a going. That being said, I already replaced the radiator earlier this summer and I hope I don't have to replace it already. @@GarageKing

[@GarageKing]

Good call on replacing the pump, I would have done it as well. Fingers crossed for you that once you do the job your coolant leak will be no more !! @@paulalan3103

[@paulalan3103]

@@GarageKing I found the leak. The top of thermostat to cylinderhead coolant hose was leaking from underneath. I was unable to see it looking down on the motor so I crawled under while the car was running.

[@GarageKing]

@@paulalan3103 Well that's a win and sounds like it was a hard leak to find, those ones are tricky and glad you found it, as that is not an easy hose to get to !!

[@RoadHeros610]

Freaking awesome video

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!!!

[@laonongvnvlog9598]

have a nice beginning of the week 15 lik.e

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!!!

[@johnbori6869]

Thank you !!!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the great reply !!

[@tayoni800]

Does driving with insufficient coolant increase the chance of water pump failure?

[@GarageKing]

Yes

[@ericasperheim1540]

What do you call the tool used to undo the steel hose clips?

[@ericasperheim1540]

Best I found was radiator hose pick

[@GarageKing]

Yup it was a large Snap On radiator hose pick

[@GarageKing]

You guessed right !!

[@nostalgicdivine3675]

One of my bolts for the water pump was not tightened down all the way. What will that affect ?

[@GarageKing]

Yikes, yup it could. It could let the pump vibrate (its on rubber mounts) and while I don't know what would happen, there is the possibility that it could rub something loose or create a wiring problem (loose or broken wire) I would fix it if you can.

[@AnthonyHernandez-ms5ym]

My 335i 2008 started leaking coolant, I was told it was the electric water pump. Does that cause a coolant leak ?

[@GarageKing]

Hey There, it can leak coolant so it a possibility for sure.

[@mikemata623]

Check your radiator as well, I have seen leaking radiators splash coolant onto the pump making it look like it's leaking.

[@GarageKing]

@@mikemata623 Good call

[@hahnachavez1338]

Hi, sorry, stupid question….but is the water pump the same for a 2008 & 2006 325i?

[@GarageKing]

Hey There and no stupid question here !!! To be honest I'm really not sure. I think they are. Best thing to do would be to click the link and then enter your car information and see if its compatible. I would like to say its the same, but I can't confirm.

[@terryzak1742]

The upper water pump fastener is difficult to see on the E60/N52, and if you're not careful enough, you can wind up removing the adjacent AC compressor bolt. Don't ask me how I know...

[@GarageKing]

I won't ask you how you know LOL, but I will thank you for sharing :)

[@BrotherRobb]

How is the MOSTPLUS waterpump and thermostat going?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there, I think I used a Doorman as that was available at the time, they dropped it from Amazon and BMW wanted too much for a pump. I researched and the MOSTPLUS had a lot of sales and positive reviews. You can get the Doorman on the Canadian Amazon, but they raised the price to like 800, not worth it at all. The Doorman pump is still running great.

[@miraciamiracia8007]

What was the symptoms of the one you replaced? Was it able to bleed or not?

[@GarageKing]

It did bleed, but it was very weak, I can't remember if I showed the before and after, that may have been at the end of the video. If I remember correctly I filmed what the pump did before, and after. I may have put it right at the front, or right near the end.

[@miraciamiracia8007]

@@GarageKing It is at the end, I see it. So it wasn't overheating. I'm asking because mine doesn't bleed at all and overheating.

[@GarageKing]

@@miraciamiracia8007 Mine was overheating, even with the pump being weak, it was still overheating.

[@miraciamiracia8007]

@@GarageKing Got it, thanks for taking the time to answer

[@GarageKing]

@@miraciamiracia8007 Anytime

[@karlinladeramusic]

Great vid!

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!!

[@Rasinzz]

did you have to drop the subframe?

[@GarageKing]

No

[@Rasinzz]

@@GarageKing ok thanks!

[@GarageKing]

@@Rasinzz Anytime :)

[@rrudyhamilton]

did you lower the rackpinion looks like the video was skipped information left out

[@GarageKing]

Hey there. Nothing was left out. I did not lower the rack. This is a 2wd

[@rrudyhamilton]

ok okay my mistake@@GarageKing

[@GarageKing]

All good brother !! @@rrudyhamilton

[@viacheslavkurbatov1753]

Best job))

[@GarageKing]

Thank you good Sir !!!!

[@viacheslavkurbatov1753]

@@GarageKing buddy, she just got lit up and the check came out, ordered a pump with a thermostat, you have the clearest video for understanding, I think during the installation process I will watch 5 more times

[@GarageKing]

@@viacheslavkurbatov1753 I appreciate that !!! Believe me it took many hours to film and edit so hearing your comment for me is job well done. Thank you :)

[@Olga-oq2nz]

How long time does it take?

[@GarageKing]

Depends if you are filming it LOL, If you are taking your time, maybe 4-5 hours, once you do one, then the next one will be 1/2 the time.

[@jameslyons9457]

Can I ask what you use for jack stands or do you have a life? Excellent video BTW. Edit: Quick Jack! I found it on one of your other videos. Will be shopping for a set now.

[@GarageKing]

Hey There thanks for the comment, and you can ask me anything !!! You found the video kzbin.info/www/bejne/ZnvWhqKNZ8aLhaM I love this quick jack thing. I use to use jacks with jack stands, but it takes forever to jack up a vehicle where you can get all 4 wheels off the ground with the vehicle remaining level. Plus if you are close to a wall jacks are a pain. I have had the quick jack for over 2 years now and I love it. You saw in the video it pretty much lifts everything !!! Thanks for the reach out :)

[@omairjafri1084]

great video, curious how long did it take you overall

[@GarageKing]

haha, well well, if you count filming then most of the day as I had to ensure I had the camera positioned to get the shots, the editing took a few hours as well. But if I didn't have to film it, then I would say 2-3 hours at a nice pace (not beating yourself up)

[@whitbyretreat145]

Great video! How much on an average this job would cost including the pump?

[@GarageKing]

Hey there, you can get the pump and thermostat kit on Amazon for about 170. amzn.to/3eKtG4n Then I would buy a jug of antifreeze and maybe 3hrs labour? So maybe 200 for parts and whatever 3hrs would cost at a shop where you live.

[@cuocsongthonque9029]

amazing video 14 lik.e

[@GarageKing]

Thank you !!!!

[@sonnyjamescrocketts4822]

My pump just gone today, its at garage so just seeing what's involved.

[@GarageKing]

Hey Thanks for the comment, as you can see there is a little bit to do !!!

[@miguelelelelel]

did it, thanks!!!!

[@GarageKing]

Awesome and give yourself a pat on the back, this is not a small job !!!! Plus you saved some good $$$ :)

[@AnManHydro]

Broke some clips still not able to get the top bolt on the pump out super tight in there 😂super mad 😂

[@GarageKing]

Take a break if you have to, I know sometimes its best to just leave it for a few hours and come back so you don't get frustrated. Believe me I know !!!!

[@e46gunna99]

Hey was wondering if the water pump held up good being that’s it’s from Amazon ?

[@GarageKing]

Its still working, I remember checking the price of the factory one and it was like buying another car LOL. I decided to try aftermarket and it worked out for me. Happy Sunday to you !

[@Johnwick08190]

if I’m getting code 2e83 does that mean my pump is going out ?

[@GarageKing]

It could, but it could also mean the system is dry (has air in it) if its not properly bled.

[@0546amandakim1]

I have a 2009 BMW 328 I and the thermostat housing is plastic also

[@GarageKing]

Thank you for the comment. I guess the plastic must be ok or they would not make them. The one good thing is they don't corrode so that's good.

[@0546amandakim1]

Thank you for the detailed, instructional video. Any chance your from Fl.?

[@GarageKing]

@@0546amandakim1 I wish !! I'm actually from Canada, hello from the great white north !!

[@RoadHeros610]

OMG is that how I actually bleed the cooling system that will also check if the water pump is working correct

[@GarageKing]

Yup you bet, no special tools needed. A scanner can activate the pump, but you can do it this way :)

[@karlinladeramusic]

Electrical clip! It's the lil things

[@GarageKing]

Ya you bet, can you imagine forgetting that. This was a good vid to do. Took a while to edit, but glad I pushed this one out :)

[@droppadoose]

if you go under there and your pwr sterring lines are that rusty I would DEFINITELY sand them and paint them before they get worse

[@GarageKing]

Hey good comment and that would definitely make them last longer for sure. Never thought about doing that, thanks !!

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

Just installed a brand new water pump after my last one failed Absolutely fine for 5 months then BOOM brand new water pump failed now i gotta DO IT ALL OVER AGAIN

[@GarageKing]

Well, you are going to get faster and faster at it. If you have a friend with a BMW, you can lend your services. Sucks you have to do it again, but at least you know what you are getting into.

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

@GarageKing haha i didnt do it paid 1800 for a shop to do it

[@GarageKing]

@@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati OMG !!

[@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati]

@GarageKing i know right but that includes the thermostat too. I should of done it my self but i truly got no time working 55 hours a week

[@GarageKing]

@@MakaveliThaDonKilluminati I hear ya, 55hrs is touch man, that's a lot of hours

[@willlong4258]

So it's not a hard job necessarily, just a bit of a tight fit removing the pump and thermo. Tempting me to get an E90 330i 🤔🤔

[@GarageKing]

The E90 is a fun car :)

[@BvhugfFgigig]

So if I go to bleed my coolant right now ? And if it’s not pressurized I know something’s up ? Do I need to drain and refill in order to get that bleed ?

[@GarageKing]

No, when you car is cold there is no pressure, so you bleed it with the radiator cap off (no pressure) and when the car is cold. You wait for a steady stream of fluid. Not sure if I put it in this video, here is the bleeding video. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aHumg4V4itGLadU

[@nenuko03]

my thermostat exploded 2 times because plastic! but thanks for the video..

[@GarageKing]

Sorry to hear that, and it sucks they changed from aluminum to plastic, its obviously cost, but did they really save that much......

[@nenuko03]

@@GarageKing "" brands business """ but others brand doesn't mean its cheap. ecs tunning sell aluminum parts. like radiators etc. people thinks original its quality.

[@GarageKing]

@@nenuko03 Oh I see, I didn't understand at first what you were saying, thanks for the clarity.

[@aVOID9]

The plastic is terrible I have a 335i and replacing the plastic parts cause it’s not reliable for the performance I’m seeking eventually in the future

[@GarageKing]

I hear you, but the problem is everyone is making the thermostat out of plastic as its cheaper and no one wants to pay the extra for the all aluminum parts.