Aftermarket water pump

oma3710 · 06-10-2013, 09:53 AM

I believe my water pump is about to go out. I'm getting a really loud noise that sounds like marbles in a jar. My question is if I should buy an aftermarket one? My car went out of warranty last month.

enrita · 06-10-2013, 10:15 AM

Normally that noise is related to vanos. The newest oem pump is the way to go.
You can test the pump with inpa.

oma3710 · 06-10-2013, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

Normally that noise is related to vanos. The newest oem pump is the way to go.
You can test the pump with inpa.

My water pump was already replaced at 45k. So I hope it is vanos. How much is to get that repaired?

enrita · 06-10-2013, 10:52 AM

well you should get vanos codes if they are faulty.
easy to replace by yourself. check realoem for part number and price.

BoostedE90 · 06-10-2013, 11:24 AM

Here's a DIY on replacing the vanos: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486201

Sometimes you can get away with just cleaning them but it's probably best to replace them. The part number is 11367585425 and RealOEM has them listed for around $118.

oma3710 · 06-10-2013, 12:37 PM

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Originally Posted by BoostedE90

Here's a DIY on replacing the vanos: http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=486201

Sometimes you can get away with just cleaning them but it's probably best to replace them. The part number is 11367585425 and RealOEM has them listed for around $118.

What do you recommend cleaning them with?

CoralRed335XI · 06-10-2013, 12:44 PM

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What do you recommend cleaning them with?

Brake Cleaner

oma3710 · 06-10-2013, 07:02 PM

The car isn't giving any codes but I hear the fan come on with cold start. I got on it on the way home temps got up to 250 then went back down to 230.

135Pats · 06-10-2013, 07:07 PM

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The car isn't giving any codes but I hear the fan come on with cold start. I got on it on the way home temps got up to 250 then went back down to 230.

Theres nothing odd about those oil temps, if thats what youre talking about.

oma3710 · 06-10-2013, 07:23 PM

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Originally Posted by 135Pats

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Originally Posted by oma3710

The car isn't giving any codes but I hear the fan come on with cold start. I got on it on the way home temps got up to 250 then went back down to 230.

Theres nothing odd about those oil temps, if thats what youre talking about.

Will you hear the water pump if the car is at those temps?

JamesM3M5 · 06-10-2013, 08:48 PM

You can barely hear the pump running full speed with the engine not running.

oma3710 · 06-12-2013, 08:53 AM

Any other suggestions???

enrita · 06-12-2013, 09:26 AM

take it to a bmw shop and tell them to test the pump with their software. you can also do it yourself with inpa.

tinnsoldaten · 06-12-2013, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by enrita

take it to a bmw shop and tell them to test the pump with their software. you can also do it yourself with inpa.

Can you please post a DIY on doing that with INPA ?

enrita · 06-12-2013, 10:29 AM

Is under actuations . You need to test all pwm % requested with engine on . Especially max one . If you set 95% and it only goes like 80-85% than its on is way out

tinnsoldaten · 06-12-2013, 10:40 AM

Im installing new pump , but new one says it needs to be coded ? You know anything about this?

ECSTuning · 06-12-2013, 11:59 AM

Our customers have had a lot of luck with the aftermarket VDO water pumps. They are great quality pumps for a bit less than the genuine pumps. Keep in mind you also need new install hardware as the bolts are torque to yield.

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Originally Posted by tinnsoldaten

Im installing new pump , but new one says it needs to be coded ? You know anything about this?

No coding is necessary on the N54 when changing the water pump.

tinnsoldaten · 06-12-2013, 01:30 PM

Also , the new pumps use shorter bolts , dont forget that important matter , I got mine from ECS , but I got 2 sets of bolt , short and long. My thermostat was busted so I got one from Europe dirt cheap ...

oma3710 · 06-12-2013, 07:11 PM

Guys the noise came back today but it only does it when ac is on. Here is a video.

http://youtu.be/i6U-wNn8ptI

VNeBLOB42 · 06-12-2013, 07:44 PM

hmmm,

sounds like a bad A/C pulley maybe?

I had a noise not as bad, but it was a bolt that was left behind from my WG fix at the dealer. The bolt was hitting the fan blade.

damn dealer... no harm no foul.

oma3710 · 06-12-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by VNeBLOB42

hmmm,

sounds like a bad A/C pulley maybe?

I had a noise not as bad, but it was a bolt that was left behind from my WG fix at the dealer. The bolt was hitting the fan blade.

damn dealer... no harm no foul.

If that's the case, do I have to change the compressor?

VNeBLOB42 · 06-13-2013, 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by oma3710

If that's the case, do I have to change the compressor?

I dunno..

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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Normally that noise is related to vanos. The newest oem pump is the way to go. You can test the pump with inpa.
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	well you should get vanos codes if they are faulty. easy to replace by yourself. check realoem for part number and price. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	take it to a bmw shop and tell them to test the pump with their software. you can also do it yourself with inpa. __________________ 07 335i AT - MOTIV 750 - MHD E85 BMS flash - BMS PI - JB4G5 - Okada Coils - NGK 5992 Plugs - Helix IC - Snow Stg. 3 - Stett CP - Custom midpipes with 100 HJS Cats - Bastuck Quad - PSS10 - QUAIFE LSD - BMS OCC - Forge DVs - AR OC - ALCON BBK - M3 Chassi - Dinan CP - Velocity M rear Toe arms - Advan RZ-DF - LUX H8 - Level 10 AT upgrade
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enrita Major General 161 Rep 7,377 Posts Drives: 335i - Big turbos Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Italian in Sweden iTrader: (0)	Is under actuations . You need to test all pwm % requested with engine on . Especially max one . If you set 95% and it only goes like 80-85% than its on is way out
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tinnsoldaten Captain 34 Rep 715 Posts Drives: e92 335i coupe Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bergen iTrader: (1)	Also , the new pumps use shorter bolts , dont forget that important matter , I got mine from ECS , but I got 2 sets of bolt , short and long. My thermostat was busted so I got one from Europe dirt cheap ... __________________ Vargas S2 turbos\|VAC S3 Cylinder head\|RR DPs\|RR MPs\|Supersprint X pipe\|Remus Quad Sport mufflers\|aFe Stage 2 Si with scoops\|Forge DVs\|ER CP\|BMS meth elbow\|Aquamist HFS-4\|Walbro 450 E85 LPFP\|AA FMIC\|BMS OCC\|MHD\|P3 Boost Gauge\|Ohlins Road & Track + camberplates\|M3 sways F/R+ Ground control endlinks\|Vorsteiner v303 19"\|Michelin PS2 sport\|Quaife LSD\|Vorsteiner V35 CF hood\|CF CLS trunk\|Duke Dynamics quad diffusor
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