Water pump shenanigans

335NJ · 07-20-2015, 05:38 PM

Under 50k miles, and the pump has raised it's white flag and gave up... I was on my street when the high temp light came on, and iDrive threw it's message up on the screen. Got it shutdown in my driveway about 15 seconds after the light came on

I was driving home from work, only a short drive away, and I was just putting home. No previous warning signs (Like everyone else pretty much). I just miss my car and can't wait to get back on the road.

It's still BS that these pumps are ticking time bombs from day 1, with an unknown amount of time on the clock.

I think I jinxed it by commenting on Jeff@Topgearsolutions (I'm 99% sure it was him) saying how their 335 had it's pump go at a real low mileage (High 30's I think!?).

Jaronbwall · 07-21-2015, 07:41 AM

My water pump went out yesterday. The car is at 78K miles so I guess it lasted longer than most. Funny thing is the coolant level was a little low when I checked so I'm thinking that triggered it.

Delta0311 · 07-21-2015, 07:56 AM

Had mine go at 30k. Someone else had their replaced under 20k.

Jaronbwall · 07-21-2015, 08:28 AM

Anyone purchase the water pump / thermostat kit from Turnermotorsports?... I'm about 1 click anyway from buying it.

Mike@N54Tuning.com · 07-21-2015, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Delta0311

Had mine go at 30k. Someone else had their replaced under 20k.

Wow thats eatly.. 70-100 is usually the range..

Mike

jwzimm · 07-21-2015, 08:41 AM

Mine was just replaced yesterday. 56k miles on the clock (damn BMW is good at design for warranty life). I bought the extended warranty primarily because of the water pump issues on these cars. Fortunately I caught it before it stranded me though. I noticed some weird activity from the radiator fan which started me hunting.

One piece of advice/warning for those with a JB4. If you have auto-clear turned on (option 1/3) then you may miss the warning sign codes that will present themselves. I was getting some of the "shadow codes" that can be read but will not throw a light which warned of imminent water pump failure. Had I not caught one by chance before the auto-clear killed it I may have had a nice tow truck ride in my future.

Bottom line is, listen to your radiator fan and if it starts behaving oddly (running on and off when it never did before) then turn off auto-clear and pull codes after a drive.

335NJ · 07-22-2015, 05:56 PM

Just got my car back and she's running like a champ

Alpha Warranty gets bonus points from me.

Jaronbwall · 07-23-2015, 07:52 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 335NJ

Just got my car back and she's running like a champ

Alpha Warranty gets bonus points from me.

Smart dude.

07-20-2015, 05:38 PM	#1
335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Water pump shenanigans - Under 50k! Under 50k miles, and the pump has raised it's white flag and gave up... I was on my street when the high temp light came on, and iDrive threw it's message up on the screen. Got it shutdown in my driveway about 15 seconds after the light came on I was driving home from work, only a short drive away, and I was just putting home. No previous warning signs (Like everyone else pretty much). I just miss my car and can't wait to get back on the road. It's still BS that these pumps are ticking time bombs from day 1, with an unknown amount of time on the clock. I think I jinxed it by commenting on Jeff@Topgearsolutions (I'm 99% sure it was him) saying how their 335 had it's pump go at a real low mileage (High 30's I think!?). __________________ *BSM E90 6MT-JB4 G5 ISO-BMS DCI-Golf-Tee Mod-Hankook S1N2 Non-RFT-ER Chargepipe/TiAL BOV-E40 blend-VRSF V2's-M3 CDV-MHD/JB4 FLASH-VRSF 5" STEPPED FMIC Last edited by 335NJ; 07-20-2015 at 05:45 PM..*
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

07-21-2015, 07:41 AM	#2
Jaronbwall Driving cars and riding bikes really fast 285 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	My water pump went out yesterday. The car is at 78K miles so I guess it lasted longer than most. Funny thing is the coolant level was a little low when I checked so I'm thinking that triggered it. __________________ 335i, sport pkg, 3 pedals, Blacked out, LED markers, OZ Ultraleggera wheels, Firestone Indy 500s, x-pipe, vibrant 1792, PE mod MHD stage 2+, BMS DPs, ARM charge pipe, Tial BOV, ARM FMIC, dual cone, CSF radiator, M3 control arms, sways, HAWK pads. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8309149 Follow me on Strava
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2015, 07:56 AM	#3
Delta0311 Banned 7478 Rep 10,120 Posts Drives: 2011 BMW 335xi E92 2016 228xi Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: NJ iTrader: (1)	Had mine go at 30k. Someone else had their replaced under 20k.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2015, 08:28 AM	#4
Jaronbwall Driving cars and riding bikes really fast 285 Rep 1,002 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Indianapolis iTrader: (0)	Anyone purchase the water pump / thermostat kit from Turnermotorsports?... I'm about 1 click anyway from buying it. __________________ 335i, sport pkg, 3 pedals, Blacked out, LED markers, OZ Ultraleggera wheels, Firestone Indy 500s, x-pipe, vibrant 1792, PE mod MHD stage 2+, BMS DPs, ARM charge pipe, Tial BOV, ARM FMIC, dual cone, CSF radiator, M3 control arms, sways, HAWK pads. https://www.strava.com/athletes/8309149 Follow me on Strava
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-21-2015, 08:41 AM	#6
jwzimm Colonel 687 Rep 2,770 Posts Drives: '16 M3 Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Renton, WA iTrader: (17)	Mine was just replaced yesterday. 56k miles on the clock (damn BMW is good at design for warranty life). I bought the extended warranty primarily because of the water pump issues on these cars. Fortunately I caught it before it stranded me though. I noticed some weird activity from the radiator fan which started me hunting. One piece of advice/warning for those with a JB4. If you have auto-clear turned on (option 1/3) then you may miss the warning sign codes that will present themselves. I was getting some of the "shadow codes" that can be read but will not throw a light which warned of imminent water pump failure. Had I not caught one by chance before the auto-clear killed it I may have had a nice tow truck ride in my future. Bottom line is, listen to your radiator fan and if it starts behaving oddly (running on and off when it never did before) then turn off auto-clear and pull codes after a drive. __________________ 2008 Honda S2000 - Current 2016 F80 M3 - SOLD!! 2011 e92 X-Drive Coupe - SOLD!!
	Appreciate 0 Quote

07-22-2015, 05:56 PM	#7
335NJ Colonel 533 Rep 2,872 Posts Drives: 2008 335i 6MT E90 Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: NJ/Philadelphia Suburbs iTrader: (1)	Just got my car back and she's running like a champ Alpha Warranty gets bonus points from me.
	Appreciate 0 Quote