Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 4, 2021 On 2 random occasions the lovely 130i decides to overheat going up hills ...goes into limp mode !!!!...otherwise engine temp is usually normal...use the heater full blast helps with temp coming down....I wonder what's the issue? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted September 4, 2021 Git her scanned, could be water pump/thermostat/cooling service time. 2 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BreakMyWindow 1874 Report post Posted September 4, 2021 Yep, a spotlight on the cooling system time. Pressure test will help diagnose too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 4, 2021 The pumps normally throw intermittent hissy fits before complete failure, which results in a calling a tow truck. As above, scan it and fix it before having to call the tow truck. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 4, 2021 did the water pump test and seems to be pumping ok, had a steady flow coming into the header tank, so i guess a scan is next . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 Did you get this sorted @Brianr70? I can scan it for ya Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Driftit 2078 Report post Posted September 13, 2021 Yeah I am interested in what you find so that when mine does it I know what to do. Also have scanners if you end up in the Wairarapa. But as hills make it over heat.. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 10:50 PM, NZ_InFerno said: Did you get this sorted @Brianr70? I can scan it for ya No not as yet, if you would be able to scan it that would be great 😀 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NZ_InFerno 371 Report post Posted September 15, 2021 Pm me dude 👍 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 Big thanks to NZ Inferno for scanning the car and got these fault codes: - looks like time for a new water pump and thermostat Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 waterpump https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?partnum=11517586925 tstat https://www.rockauto.com/en/partsearch/?partnum= 11537549476 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 found this on ebay ? https://www.ebay.com/itm/112623910760?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2060353.m1438.l2649 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 The ebay ones are probably same like one of these https://www.aliexpress.com/wholesale?catId=0&initiative_id=SB_20210917201009&SearchText=11517586925+ Alternatively you could spend a bit more for Pierburg & Mahle from FCP euro https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-engine-water-pump-11517586925a https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-thermostat-11537549476-1 1 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) Dont put an ebay waterpump in it , get a pierburg and decent thermostat and same time. Make sure you get the ali bolts and some BMW coolant too, FCP do a kit of the whole lot for good price. https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-water-pump-replacement-kit-n51-n52-n52n-oem-11517586925kit Edited September 18, 2021 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 Is this what I should be looking at ? i guess the $$$ are USD and to anticipate GST upon arrival? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 3 minutes ago, Brianr70 said: Is this what I should be looking at ? i guess the $$$ are USD and to anticipate GST upon arrival? Thats listed as kit for E70 X5 N52? Whats your VIN? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) WBAUD52020JM27512 or this: Edited September 18, 2021 by Brianr70 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) This is the right kit for your car - https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/bmw-water-pump-replacement-kit-n51-n52-n52n-oem-11517586925kit https://www.realoem.com/bmw/enUS/showparts?id=UD52-EUR-10-2007-E87N-BMW-130i&diagId=11_3754 I have yet to be charged GST on arrival on stuff from FCP with FEDEX, with the change in GST legislation more stuff seems to be coming through than used to without being stung by tax man (its like they assume all the sellers are applying it now....). Most FEDEX orders seems to be going Honolulu-Aussie-NZ at the moment, so takes roughly 7 days to arrive Vs the 3ish pre-rona. Edited September 18, 2021 by Jacko 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 Thank you 🤙 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 12 minutes ago, Brianr70 said: Thank you 🤙 No worries, you'll need a little torque wrench for the ali bolts (10Nm + 90 degrees), a battery charger and ideally something to trigger the bleed cycle (ISTA/Protools etc, you can also do it manually but). Its not a bad job, just a bit messy and fiddly, dropping the front antiroll bar etc to help with access makes a big difference. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
qube 3570 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 can u actually get the coolant from FCP? I think you better get the parts separate without the coolant and get that locally. not sure if they can ship liquid stuff. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 2156 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 Yeah it ships fine, ive got 3 of those kits through FCP now with no issues. Latest order from FCP has PS fluid in it, and that appears to be fine to ship too (so far anyway) 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Olaf 3317 Report post Posted September 18, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, qube said: can u actually get the coolant from FCP? I think you better get the parts separate without the coolant and get that locally. not sure if they can ship liquid stuff. they certainly used to, though freight etc ++ pricey (when shipping the liquid stuff), so as you say, get the coolant locally. Edited September 18, 2021 by Olaf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brianr70 83 Report post Posted September 21, 2021 Has anybody dealt with this crowd before? https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/car-parts-accessories/bmw/engines/listing/3272914050?tm=email&et=602&mt=c9803983-694d-4a0b-a759-644d115a47c5&bof=MCQC73PH Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
*Glenn* 854 Report post Posted September 21, 2021 Yes. Many times Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
