Docile 64 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 not fun driving in motorway having noticing temp reaching over 3/4 =/ good thing i got home as u can see major crack from the centre... i just touched the outer bit and it literally broke... (not even pinched) so i suggest guys with e36 below 1996 ( i think) replace your plastic factory water pumps Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pjay 8 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 yup its all over the net those puppies die. Same as the plastic/metal hybrid radiators Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 i got a brand new M52 Metal Pump and thermostat if you're keen - mine was apparenty replaced not too long ago, hence i don't have to change it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 ive got a m50 engine =/ will it fit?? just need the waterpump though.. just replaced my thermo not too long ago.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 when i get back, i'll get you the part number - can't see it being any different. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 (edited) We replace at least one every second day... its not unusual Alot of the aftermarket ones fail...like some of the thermostats... we only use OEM now Edited September 10, 2008 by botanymotorworx Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 how much are oems?? anyone know a good place thats sells cheap? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Chassis # ??? Cheap ??? You'll need to replace the thermostat too and clear overheat fault codes... hope you havent triggered oil temp as well or it might be a bit of a snowball effect from here on in Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Docile 64 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 i got quoted $140 from parts master... nah didnt get any warning lights... nor activated the oil temp... was just over the 3/4 mark.. and had a rest a bit at a carpark and had sum wendy's before going home.. just replaced my thermo like 2 months ago ... bought a new thermo housing too was a bit brittle.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
isis 16 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Mine is BMW original Part number 11 517 527 799 Paid $200 for it You can have it for 180 if you want, otherwise i might just keep it Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yuen 16 Report post Posted September 10, 2008 Don't go cheap on things like the water pump, it will come back to haunt you later on. Go OEM or original BMW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
euroitalian 60 Report post Posted September 11, 2008 how much are oems?? anyone know a good place thats sells cheap? I have new OEM quality Waterpumps for these in stock. Bimmersport price $112.20 + GST. German manufactured "Kolbenschmidt" brand, with metal impellor. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kiwi535 538 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 i got quoted $140 from parts master... nah didnt get any warning lights... nor activated the oil temp... was just over the 3/4 mark.. and had a rest a bit at a carpark and had sum wendy's before going home.. just replaced my thermo like 2 months ago ... bought a new thermo housing too was a bit brittle.. i dont know for sure but the thermostat may not have enjoyed the near overheat either... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 12, 2008 i dont know for sure but the thermostat may not have enjoyed the near overheat either... Yes I agree...thats why I mentioned it. I wouldnt take the risk with any waxstat type thermostat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
