DIY BMW E90 Water Pump Thermostat replacement 325i, 330i, 328i, 335i
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Complete kit you'll need for this job you can buy right here www.ebay.com/itm/333876007172
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Here is the video on how replace water pump with thermostat on E9x BMW, also the same procedure applies to 1 series e82 with n51, n52 engines, somewhat applicable to e60 5 series with n51 and n52 engines. Water pump and thermostat should be replaced together otherwise there is a risk doing the same job again soon.
Thank you for watching, hope it helps - Auta a dopravní prostředky
Maybe it's just me, but when he refilled the coolant without spilling a drop (with no funnel) I knew I was on the right channel.
JESUS ur easily impressed lmao
You should honestly have a ton more subscribers. Your content on how to complete a job is the best.
Thank you, in due time😁🙌
I just performed this replacement on my wife's 2009 335i convertible. E93/N54. I had to remove all bottom covers to access/2 metal support braces that prevent me dropping the sway bar. Going to have to remove front 2 bolts each side front to swing out of the way.
Tie a rope to the bottom hose of the coolant reservoir if replacing the thermostat. If you accidentally pull the hose out of it's routing location, you don't want to find out it's routed wrong and too short to connect to reservoir like I did. You also have to loosen/disconnect lower charge pipe/square cooler attached to fan housing to allow fan removal. Excellent video from a BMW master!Thanks!
This is BY FAR the best video I’ve seen on this task. Excellent explanations, excellent camera work. Gives me confidence I can do this repair in a day no problem.
Thank you, good luck with this job👍
excellent video and explanation, thanks
I ran across your videos and had to leave a comment best tutorials I have seen so far! you know your sh*T ... I did the valve cover on my Sulev N51 3 stage 2008 328i with the help of your video and saved 1500 dollars from local mechanic ... to those reading this ... go out and invest in tools and work on your own cars ... I used to do all my auto repairs but something about BMW seemed difficult so I never tried ... with the help of Zeiten I was able to gain some confidence and know everything about what I am doing and the NAMES of each part helps to teach and learn ... Thanks again man! you have helped me a lot!
Happy to hear that, glad you succeed in fixing your car🙌
Great video, I love the detail you go into when explaining what you are doing, it’s nice to know the “why” and not just the how to behind the work!
I must say best step by step for this job I've seen others that are good and some say you're doing more work than necessary but I say no because you are doing the majority of the job from the top which is perfect for anyone without a lift. Sure if ya got a lift no need to remove the fan or coolant reservoir. Great vid
You are the best BMW DIY mechanic online.
Thank you very much🙌 appreciate your feedback I’m honored👍🙌
The best explanation of water pump replacement I seen. thanks, great job
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I have done this job 4 times (2007 328xi x2, 2008 335i coupe 2013 x5 35i). The 4th time I did it without removing fan shroud, it is doable but challenging. This is a great video!!!
Can’t thank you enough for this video! I watched several others but this one’s the best. I rewatched this a few times before doing this on my 328i e90 and everything went smoothly. Only difference was I have the n51 sulev so there was a bit more to remove around the passenger side radiator, but was easy. No more 02E85 code and everything’s still great after a couple weeks driving it!
Glad to hear it, happy to help👍
Great tutorial. Most others used a lift. Much appreciated. Once I removed the fan I had room to work and see what I was doing. Subbed.
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One of my favorite mechanics on CZcams! Thanks for the great content!
I am truly honored, thank you🙌
You’re videos are the best on the internet. Thank you 🇨🇦
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Thank you so much for this excellent video!! I followed along as I changed my water pump and thermostat on my 2009 BMW 328ix. I appreciate the clear and thorough instructions! The camera work was excellent as well! Thank you so much! We’ll done!!👍🙌
this guy is a legend. helped me before just on watching
great detailed video on how to complete this job. I feel confident that I can do it. Thanks again excellent!
Happy to help, good luck🙌
Thank you for the great detailed video!
Thanks so much for this video, It really helped me do my water pump and thermostat today, gave me confidence also!
Glad to hear it, thank you for watching🙌
I like to thank you so much you life saver I stuck with lower hose for couple hour almost give up and I found you video thanks again
Happy to help
Great review. Love the very helpful n52 content.
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Great video, I wish I would had watched before I spent $150 on labor, you just earned a new subscriber.
Nicely done, Tim. 👍🏻
Thanks👍
2012 335xi 90k miles- yes, the xdrive makes this more difficult! Ratcheting wrench E12 torx or 10mm is essential for the pump - of course I didn't have one and took 3x as long. Also 10mm ratchet wrench for the heater return line brackets (parallel to the sway bar) would have helped. And another helpful is 6mm ratchet wrench for the hose clamps.
Also I got the thermostat/pump kit from fcpeuro and an observation is that there are now rubber isolator grommets for mounting the pump! So when bolts are tight the pump can move a little. The existing pump did not have this, and it was a continental (VDO) also, probably original (I got the car 10 months ago).
Regarding process, after removing the pump bolts, pull it out a bit, then unbolt the thermostat from the pump, then you can better access the clamp to the main hose. Remove that, then you can remove everthing thermostat still connected to pump via hose. Then when installing, install the thermostat to pump hose on the pump only, put the pump in the cavity and connect the main hose. Then you can put the thermostat in place and attach the thermostat to pump hose. Don't bolt it to the thermostat until you get various hoses connected. Remember to leave those 2 frontmost hoses off until you bolt in the pump.
Final comment - when removing the wire connector to the thermostat I had to use screwdriver and needlenose to effectively break apart the recepticle part on the thermostat - it was crudded up pretty bad.
Best video on this topic thanks!
EXCELLENT WITH LOTS OF IN DEPTH KNOWLEDGE 100-100
Excellent information Thank you 👍👍👍
Beautiful beautiful video. Magnificent
thank you, very helpful!
Excellent presentation ! Thanks !!
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Following this MAN will save you over $50 Thousand dollars. You will Not have to go and purchase another BMW and make Payment. Just watch his videos and do what he says all you have to do is buy the Parts not make Car Payments!
Great video just took out the thermostat my e90 n51 2007 328i . Found a faulty ripped connection to the thermostat connector was culprit . And just ordered oe pump from fcp euro i found a broken impellar plastic blade and waiting on pump to put both new parts and splice new connector in .
Thank you this was great help
Well done video - the best yet.
Thank you🙌
The best is from Bav Auto ...the video is much easier to see witj lighting with what he's doing here. It's on a lift so you can see every little detail. I did mine off that Pelican Parts video.
Hey bro you did a good job with the video I followed it to a T
Thank you👍
Nice work!
you the man bro
Great video, hey you haven't made a video about valve stem seals replacement..
Saved me a bunch of money on my 335i thermostat was open I was loosing coolant every 5 days
Awesome video how to replace the water pump. I just replaced the 2 oil filter housing gaskets, 3 pulleys & the serpentine belt now the coolant is leaking somewhere near the thermostat & the pump. My car has barely 70K miles but it gives me one problem after another...😂🤣😂. BMW, the ultimate driving machine as they call it. Buyer beware!!! Consider this your warning!!! Learn how to fix your own car. If not, you will have to pay to drive a BMW especially when it’s out of warranty and don’t know how to diagnose and fix it yourself. My recommendation is subscribe to Zeiten here. He will save you lots of money if you can just do some of the work yourself with your BMW.
Zelten you are very the best mechanic on CZcams for BMW. After replacing starter.all the windows not working and car overheat please help what wrong with it 🙏
Windows not working- most likely fried frm module, very common on after 2009 models if battery was disconnected during starter replacement, overheating- read codes test the water pump, might be related to first issue, see if the fan turns on
Great video? I will be watching it again when I go to replace my water pump and thermostat. What if coolant other than the blue coolant was used? Is it ok to just fill up with the blue coolant after any other coolant was drained? Also, what are the torque specs on the aluminum bolts holding the water pump to the block and the sway bar if I have to remove it?
Great job 👍🏿
Thank you🙌
These videos always come in clutch. Do you have a video for changing the ac compressor on the e90?
He'd have to have a shop with an AC freon evacuator. But I think he mainly does mobile, mechanical repairs on here.
You make it look so easy but this is beyond my skill set lol. I can already see me busting a few knuckles open and losing parts 😅😂😂. I really appreciate this video.. lot of respect for those who work on these. Just in case I become brave. Us this the same in the 328i SULEV? (2011)
Thank you for your feedback, appreciate it🙌 and yes it’s exactly the same on sulev models e9x
once he poured the coolant without a funnel...i believe him lol
Best water pump replacement video. Really nice camera work. I purchased the exact pump and thermostat you suggested. Did the install and bleed and it ran great .....for a day. Now pump isn’t working. Zero RPMs. Did more research and found where people were NOT recommending Pierburg pumps. They short out and have to be replaced. Bummed I got to redo this. Is there another pump you would recommend?
Pierburg is OEM, it's what all BMWs come with. Perhaps there's a better aftermarket one, but stay away from all the cheap stuff.
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How about Borgwarner/Whaler thermostat? Great video! I hope I can incorporate your techniques on my 2008 X5 3.0si. Has the N52 engine.
Thanks!
Whaler is good, x5 is slightly different but pretty close to this one
took good notes Im headed out todo the job, awesome video, gave me the confidence to do it myself. ive already done the starter how hard could this be
Happy to help👍 not harder but definitely messier😁
This guy reminds me of a clean healthy looking Bam Margera
Hey, first off thank you very much for this video, helped me throughout the whole process. I did everything exactly how you said, but I have x-drive so a little bit more challenging. However, the pump test failed. No coolant was jetting into the reservoir. Any ideas what else could be the issue? I did the test before and saw nothing so I figured has to be the pump, please any help greatly appreciated.
There is a fuse that can be burnt, but it’s easy to miss a step so here it goes just for you:
1. Ignition on
2. Heater to max heat
3. Step on gas pedal for about 10 sec
Don’t close the door
Just want to ask how much would you charge for 2018 bmw 330i twin turbo engine water pump replacement just labour . Can i please knw
Thank you so much for posting! Excellent information Sir 👍 I will be doing this operation on 09 328i.
Do you have to mix the BMW coolant with water?
Yes it is concentrate so mix it 50/50 with distilled water
@@Zeiten
Hi Sir
I just installed a new bigger radiator for my 630i 2008.
The Temp. of the bottom hose is equal or even higher than the Temp. Of the upper hose!!!
How do you explain that?!
So many steps. Easier to just remove the sway bar underneath no?
PITA. But it sure beats having to remove the timing belt to replace it.
I wish you would make a video doing the same job on a 535xi.
It’s pretty much the same
Sorry for dumb questions what is this M thing with engine how do I know what I have my car is a 2008 328i
How many hours of labour did it take you to R&R the water pump & thermostat when you did it yourself? (Just trying to make sure my mechanic doesn't charge me a whole day or something crazy like that). I'm guessing about 2 hours or so?
Thank you so much for this video. @8.24 what you call the type of ratchet you used?
Swivel ratchet wrench
What hose the one that need to be replaced is it the one with the flange Mickey mouse shape? And 34:40
And where is lacated water pump fuse ! Wich one is?
Great video just in mind last week really it was easy thanks 👍 , but lol after the install got code, water pump reduced power, I think I messed up on a bleeding process somewhere air in it , can I do the bleeding process again, without changing the fluid again ?
Of course you can bleed the system as many times as you want just provide additional power source, also check water pump connection I doubt you got the code because of incorrect bleeding
@@Zeiten , ok will do , thanks bro , great videos 👍
Thank you
@@Zeiten how long did it take you to replace both parts? And did u have complications as far as tools or getting into tight spaces?
Great video, immensely helpful. Quick question: was this a xDrive or non-xDrive car ? Reason I am asking is because I have heard that there are more physical obstructions and therefore lesser room to work in xDrive cars under the car around the water pump area.
This one is not xdrive but there is not much difference at all, basically the same
I just did 2012 335xi xdrive, and seemed to have less room than in the video. Also I had issue getting the sway bar out of the way - it only dropped an inch or so. You would have to get the heater return pipe out of the way to let it drop and I didn't want to mess with that. Per my main line recent comment, I had to play with thermo to pump connections to get the thing in and out. Took forever to get the job done due to working out the gymnastics, and second guessing about what to move and how much force without breaking something.
informative thanks ill start mine tomorrow in new york. were are you located .
We are in Los Angeles
I really enjoy your videos because it gives me the confidence to work on my own BMW. I just completed this same process on my 2009 328i Xdrive. However, every time the car gets to running temperature the engine light comes back on and the code is always the same, P0597. Any ideas why it would keep coming back on? I replaced both the Thermostat and the Water Pump plus I flushed the coolant using BMW coolant. Not sure what the problem could be. Any ideas?
Seen it before, check the wiring, it is sort of mystery to me, once in a while we see those cars where thermostat fault code just doesn’t want to go away, might be wiring issue might be internal dme issue, but usually doesn’t affect driving at all
Were you able to solve the check engine light issue?
@Val Bigfish o_0
Yes. It means you need a new thermostat , did you bleed the system properly ? Using the key in ignition on position hold accelerate or for 10 secs then let the car instruct the pump
To auto lees for you , There is a heater inside it which causes the thermostat to open much faster and earlier than it would if it were to wait for coolant heat to expand the wax pellet. The element in your thermostat has burned out.
Under certain circumstances the engine computer wants to get the coolant circulating through the rad as fast as possible. You won't have that function until you change the 'stat.
How do we check the temperatures after the job is done? What equipment do we need to read the codes for the car specific for the bmw?
You’ll need a scanner that can read live data, i can recommend icarsoft bmm v2.0
@Zeiten Thanks! If I buy the iCarsoft is that all thats needed? What about checking the temperatures after replacing the water pump and bleeding procedure?
@Jakefromstatefarm56503 yes that’s it, you’ll find live data in the dme look for coolant temperature engine and coolant temperature radiator outlet
@@Zeiten Thank you!!!
Coolant? BASF Glysantin G48
I’m doing this right now and I can’t get the water pump off I see you had two screwdrivers at the end but I just saw the back of your hands
If you took all 3 e12 bolts and disconnected all the hoses nothing else holds the pump
So i installed a new water pump and thermostat from fcp euro and they didnt turn on when i pressed the gas with the heater on and the coolent was just coming out from the top after i turn on the car completely
Check water pump fuse in glove box, fcp euro is not a good source of parts either in my experience
On a 2011, does the water pump need to be removed in order to replace the engine thermostat? Thank you.
No, but it doesn’t make sense to replace just thermostat without water pump
The kit on eBay says it’s not compatible with my 2007 BMW 328i 4door sedan. Is this true?
The kit i put in description will fit your car
I bought a 2011 BMW E90 328i with 128k. I'm not sure if the previous owner had changed the water pump. Should I replace it before 2000 miles trip? The car currently drives normal.
Nah your fan will go crazy before it goes out
@@FrenchieTingsthat’s what mine is doing now
Could you use n52 water pump to n51?? I dont see specific water pumps for n51
Yes, those are absolutely the same
I need some help. 2006 E90 I just replaced my water pump and thermostat and my car still over heats. I try to do the bleed process but it does even bleed. No water comes out. I've checked the fuses under the hood and all good. Please anything will help 🙏🙏🙏
The fuse for water pump is inside glove box compartment, don’t know the number but it is there, make sure connectors are on and ground wite
@@Zeiten Someone else told me the glove department fuse as well but I can't seem to find which one it is 🤔
Check all of them
Just wonder why coolant is green color? Isnt bmw coolant for this vehicle takes blue bmw coolant ?
Green is universal, works just fine although on this engine blue is recommended
Yeah. There is a reason BMW uses blue coolant. It has to do with corrosion and possible corrosion of the water pump.
I need thats parts water pump and thermostat(2009) 328i xdrive ...can you help mewhere can buy that brand .....
The link is in the description
why would my sway bar be not going back on?
You are doing something wrong
Any reason why the car won’t start the automatic bleeding process?
Blown water pump fuse or disconnected water pump
Would it be easier to change the water pump if the AC compressor was removed? If so I'm going to replace the compressor at the same time.
No difference i’d say, if you have to change the compressor then do it if not don’t touch it
@@Zeiten Thanks for the help, video and quick response!!
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Do do mobile work in Los Angeles? If so, how do i get a hold of you?
Type in zeiten independent bmw mobile services on yelp you’ll see
I changed the water pump and thermostat… now the coolant bleed procedure won’t work.. the car turns off a few seconds after I start the procedure… I don’t know what I’m doing wrong. Any recommendations??
Is your battery old / weak
@@seanpaul3050 sorry for the late response.. just saw the message.. It ended up being the battery. The wipers started going crazy on their own which led me to a forum where a guy had the same thing happen. I charged the battery all day and finally got the system to bleed.
What’s the name of that hose that’s under the expansion tank from 11:43-11:50 ??? Can’t seem to find this hose
17 12 7 548 224 for automatic transmission
17 12 7 548 223 for manual transmission
So should I just replace the whole hose system ?
Because I just want to change that single hose that’s was connected to the coolant tank because mine is leaking from right there
Yep
Checked everything else and that’s the only leak I’m getting if there any other part I can get for that if you give a part number thanks bro
What’s your outlook on the B58 engine? Has that motor in the 4 series been reliable from your experience?
Haven’t had a chance to work on them just yet still relatively new engine. In my opinion it will be pretty reliable but just looking around i see lots of probably expensive components that will nee d to be replaced, overall engine in general most likely fun and reliable but expensive on maintenance
Would the process be any different on a 2006 330xi?
Not really, all the same
@@Zeiten I'm going to attempt this tomorrow and I'll be watching this video! Thank you
Good luck, take your time👍
Safety glasses bro
is it same procedure for 328xi?
Yep, no difference basically
I have this problem .this code 2E85 electric coolant pump:missing.....i check water pump and working normal .my car no over heat !! ,i cand fine the problem //need help thx
Check electrical plug on the pump
Let’s say you did break the hose you said try not to break in 10:17 what’s it called so I could order it lol
Coolant hose (upper radiator hose to expansion tank) here is the part number 17 12 7 618 510
what type of scan tool do you use?
icarsoft b800 v2.0, very capable device
@@Zeiten thank you for your rapid response! I wish i would have viewed your videos months ago when I was attempting to replace my valve cover gasket. Would have saved me thousands of dollars. Mechanic switched out my valvetronic motor for an old one. Said it was bad(the previous one). Also he broke my crankcase breather hose and used electrical tape to fix it and charged me for a new one. I didn't discover until I had to replace my starter.
Do you by your parts locally or do you order them? If you order who do you typically order from?
You are obviously are a Master Mechanic. I like the fact that you do not spend the first ten minuets of your instructional videos playing music and talking about senseless things. you are on point. I will share this your page with as many people I can.
Thank you for the feedback, i feel you, we see lots of cars after “mechanics” like you had, it is painful. As for parts we have our contracts with suppliers, we will be opening our own store very soon and every video will have a link for parts to order from ebay or you can always reach out via email for parts inquiries at zeitenparts@gmail.com and we’ll help you out
Hey where are you mobile mechanic
I just paid some guys $300 (just for labor) to replace my E90 water pump and thermonstat, and they assured me when I was picking up the car that they tested the water pump. Got it home, did the pedal down for 10 seconds, and it does NOT pump water. Any ideas on what I can do now? I'm out of money.... 😓
Did you turn heater on?
@@Zeiten Yes Sir. The only thing I havent done yet is loosen the screw on the coolant overflow tank. Trying that in a few minutes, and taking a long shot that the water is held up by air in the line.
@blockchaineducationmanager5808 not the case for sure, check fuses, all of them, do you know what brand pump was put in?
@@Zeiten Still no water flow, heat on, turned up to 84, lowest fan setting on. Power on without starting, accelerator down for 10 seconds plus. I bought the pump on Amazon, it had good reviews. This was the "AIP Electronics Complete New Electric Engine Water Pump Thermostat Kit". What is really odd though is that the old water pump had likely not worked for many months but no warning ever came up on my dash and the car never went into limp mode. It also never showed up on my phone, using the FIXD app. It eventually blew out the seams of the coolant overflow tank from the pressure. I'm in a bad way since I paid for labor only, and when I picked up the car they lied to me and said they checked the water pump and it was pumping water.
@blockchaineducationmanager5808 first mistake getting any parts on amazon, whatever you got is garbage no matter the reviews, aftermarket pumps don’t last long or i’ve seen those don’t work from the start, pierburg is the right pump (vdo/continental later midels). Don’t blame techs may be it was working for a second but that’s what you get for trying to save a few dollars and getting strange parts. Second, water pump complete failure would definitely show up in dme dtc, expansion tank can crack and blow on its own doesn’t mean your water pump failed
I got lost at 13:00
How much? Is ur price for that job
950$ parts and labor total
I have the same parts the u show in the video
Contact us via email we’ll talk then
You don't happen to be in New York are you I could use a good Mobile Mechanic
We are in Los Angeles
not this way on e93. e93 is wayyy different....
The only difference is that you’ll need to remove reinforcement on the bottom (6 bolts 16mm, and one more that holds it in place also 16mm)
@@Zeiten and the brackets for the steering rack are absent and the rear belly pan and, and, and...
We’ll shoot an e93 water pump w/ thermostat replacement when we have a chance, the procedure is not that different
Fix my car please
Sure if you are in Los Angeles😉
Thank you for another great video! I'm only watching it because I noticed that one of the bolts that holds the water pump to the engine on my N51 e90 was covered in what I presume to be oil. The rubber mounting piece is practically gone too. Could oil have eaten it up overtime like that? How important that rubber mountain piece is and can it even be replaced? Also, It seems like a really strange place to see oil since water pump itself is directly above. From there oil (or at least I think it's oil since it's black) was dropping on power steering pressure hose and then on splash shield where it formed a hard/almost dry black "stalagmite". Not sure if oil can dry out like that, it was about 2 inches in diameter and about 1 inch tall. I recently had a leak in valvetronic motor seal so I replaced it together with valve cover gasket, could this mess happen because of that problem? I cleaned it all up and will check this spot again in a week or so but could it be that same leak that caused it or something else may to blame?
Pictures (I took it in the middle of cleanup, it was much dirtier): photos.app.goo.gl/YMbEzz1DUcnENUfp6
Thanks again for these awesome DIYs!
Oil on water pump bolts is not uncommon at all and usually comes from valve cover gasket leak, oil over time can eat through plastic/rubber etc, i once saw thermostat housing completely separated from water pump because oil ate through plastic where bolts are
@@Zeiten wow that’s nuts! Okay, got it, thanks. That’s good news I guess! What do you think about that rubber mount missing though? Only one of the three is damaged, is it worth replacing? Doesn’t seem like they are sold separately though…
They are not sold separately, don’t worry about it, nothing will happen
@@Zeiten That's the best thing you could've said! lol Thanks so much man, really grateful for your vids and for the replies.
Happy to help🙌