Stock water pump?

Spoolin Montego · 07-20-2013, 07:12 PM

Does anyone have the original waterpump still going strong past 70-80k miles? I'm approaching 69k here and I'm starting to get somewhat antsy about it just failing somewhere on me especially because I drove to far places so often.

b1aze · 07-20-2013, 07:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Does anyone have the original waterpump still going strong past 70-80k miles? I'm approaching 69k here and I'm starting to get somewhat antsy about it just failing somewhere on me especially because I drove to far places so often.

I am antsy at 48k miles mainly cuz i want the dealership to cover it...

Tommeh · 07-20-2013, 09:46 PM

78k and mine failed

djpeetur · 07-20-2013, 10:25 PM

92k. still fine. all stock though. ive changed lpf sensor, vanos sensor and crank sensor

HIPSI · 07-21-2013, 10:48 AM

Mine failed at 75k miles... You're on borrowed time. I'd replace before you have to hitch a ride on a tow truck at the most inopportune time...

Miko226 · 07-21-2013, 10:51 AM

Mine failed at 63k on the first 80 degree day before summer even started

1Fasst1 · 07-21-2013, 11:45 AM

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Originally Posted by Spoolin Montego

Does anyone have the original waterpump still going strong past 70-80k miles? I'm approaching 69k here and I'm starting to get somewhat antsy about it just failing somewhere on me especially because I drove to far places so often.

If you have not already seen this here is a survey of water pump failures

http://www.1addicts.com/forums/showt...terpump+survey

Even though its seems like too many failures, it might not be that bad when you consider how many BMW vehicles are on the road that have N54 and now N55 engines

Tommeh · 07-21-2013, 01:17 PM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

92k. still fine. all stock though. ive changed lpf sensor, vanos sensor and crank sensor

Is there a reason that you replaced all those sensors? Did they go bad, or is it a good idea to replace sensors at x miles?

Also on the subject of water pumps. I had mine replaced at 78k in Florida by a random shop as I was in a jam... I have been driving now with the new pump for 7k miles and recently noticed when I got a Cobb AP that im getting a code for electronic water pump signal failure or something. Does anyone know if the water pump is suppose to be coded or re coded when a new one is installed or something along those lines?

MIAblu1 · 07-21-2013, 08:37 PM

I keep seeing mention of water pump failure and quite frankly it's scaring me lol. Got the car with 33k and I'm getting to 48 and I'm scared any day now something is going to happen. Anything I should be checking/looking for to prevent failure before I can do a swap for a new one?

djpeetur · 07-22-2013, 02:14 AM

im still on original water pump @ 92k. i change those sensor because i got limp mode for LPFS and crank sensor. so i replace those and vanos just for the hell of it since they all in same area. i will replace water pump probbaly at 100k or when it gonna overheat. my car is bone stock. i had it since 60k and have done all required maintenance i can.

Lmaiuri · 07-22-2013, 12:25 PM

I don't listen to things like this or scare threads or rant threads. Too many variables with guys modifying their cars, previous owner driving and maintenance habits and climate regions. Buy a warranty that covers the water pump and sleep easy. Fidelity warranty costs like an extra 20 bucks a month and covers your water and fuel pumps if you really feel that bad about it. Get free towing with your insurance company (13 bucks a month) and just be prepared. Drive your car the way you want, don't let the OMG FUCK BMW engineering threads get the best of you.

Bmer Otto · 07-24-2013, 02:34 PM

108k and still running.

doublevanosrc · 07-24-2013, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmer Otto

108k and still running.

Miko226 · 07-24-2013, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Bmer Otto

108k and still running.

This is crazy

Stohlen · 07-24-2013, 08:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Miko226

This is crazy

Its sad that people think 108k on a water-pump is "crazy". Keep in mind, you only hear about problems on forums... There are never any threads about how a timing belt didn't snap before its 105k mile service or a that a ball joint didn't have any play at a 90k mile inspection.

Miko226 · 07-25-2013, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Stohlen

Its sad that people think 108k on a water-pump is "crazy". Keep in mind, you only hear about problems on forums... There are never any threads about how a timing belt didn't snap before its 105k mile service or a that a ball joint didn't have any play at a 90k mile inspection.

Yeah but for the amount of them failing around the 50k mark it should have a 100k warranty as well BMW obviously knows because when they are replaced it is a newer and more reliable version hopefully

FIRST1 · 07-25-2013, 10:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Bmer Otto

108k and still running.

On a 2011?

Maina · 07-26-2013, 07:05 PM

Mine filed last week at 65.5k miles, while going to a job interview. I was sooo pissed at the car trough the whole week because of that.

Bmer Otto · 08-02-2013, 03:17 PM

Yes - on a 2011.

I had a Mezeire pump on my GTO that lasted 165k before the bearings went.

Otto

Sixle · 08-03-2013, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Maina

Mine filed last week at 65.5k miles, while going to a job interview. I was sooo pissed at the car trough the whole week because of that.

It's always job interviews when your car has a failure that leaves you stranded, always.

1911A145 · 08-03-2013, 11:41 AM

Just hit 65k miles on mine. Still OK but worry about it every day. :/

djpeetur · 08-26-2013, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by djpeetur

92k. still fine. all stock though. ive changed lpf sensor, vanos sensor and crank sensor

ok finally failed today at 95k. lol

07-20-2013, 07:12 PM	#1
Spoolin Montego First Lieutenant Drives: 09 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Orange County Posts: 311 iTrader: (0)	Stock water pump? Does anyone have the original waterpump still going strong past 70-80k miles? I'm approaching 69k here and I'm starting to get somewhat antsy about it just failing somewhere on me especially because I drove to far places so often. __________________ 2009 135i 6 Speed \| VRSF Downpipes \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| aFe Dual Cone \| Cobb Stage 2+ \| Apex ARC8
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07-20-2013, 09:46 PM	#3
Tommeh Lieutenant Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Texas Posts: 457 iTrader: (0)	78k and mine failed __________________ 2008 BMW 135i ///MSport Alpine White / Taupe Leatherette Cobb 2+ Aggressive \| BMS Intake \| ER Charge Pipe + Tial Q \| ER FMIC \| RR Downpipe \| RR Exhaust \| RR OCC \| KWV1 \| Apex ARC-8 245/18/40, 275/18/35
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07-20-2013, 10:25 PM	#4
djpeetur Captain Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 615 iTrader: (20)	92k. still fine. all stock though. ive changed lpf sensor, vanos sensor and crank sensor Last edited by djpeetur; 07-20-2013 at 11:44 PM.
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07-21-2013, 10:48 AM	#5
HIPSI Second Lieutenant Drives: Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 238 iTrader: (0)	Mine failed at 75k miles... You're on borrowed time. I'd replace before you have to hitch a ride on a tow truck at the most inopportune time... __________________ 135 Coupe SGM/Terra 8/13/08 Infiniti FX - Family Hauler Mustang Cobra Vortec enhanced - Sold
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07-21-2013, 10:51 AM	#6
Miko226 Second Lieutenant Drives: 08 135i Black Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Boca Raton, FL Posts: 219 iTrader: (0)	Mine failed at 63k on the first 80 degree day before summer even started __________________ Black 08 n54 Alpina AT 135i 74k Engine: JB4 e45/93, BMS Tstat, AFE DCI, VRSF FMIC 5" V2(Next), ER CP (Next) Exhaust: Active DP, n55 Mids (Next), Berk Ceramic Delete Exterior: Cree LED AE, Matte Kidney, Ambergone, Tint Front 50%/2%/0% Rear + Taillights Tires: Nitto 555 265/35, Nitto 555 225/40
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07-21-2013, 08:37 PM	#9
MIAblu1 Private First Class Drives: 08 Monaco Blue 135i Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Florida Posts: 179 iTrader: (0)	I keep seeing mention of water pump failure and quite frankly it's scaring me lol. Got the car with 33k and I'm getting to 48 and I'm scared any day now something is going to happen. Anything I should be checking/looking for to prevent failure before I can do a swap for a new one?
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07-22-2013, 02:14 AM	#10
djpeetur Captain Drives: 2008 135i Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Garland Tx Posts: 615 iTrader: (20)	im still on original water pump @ 92k. i change those sensor because i got limp mode for LPFS and crank sensor. so i replace those and vanos just for the hell of it since they all in same area. i will replace water pump probbaly at 100k or when it gonna overheat. my car is bone stock. i had it since 60k and have done all required maintenance i can.
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07-22-2013, 12:25 PM	#11
Lmaiuri Private First Class Drives: Le Mans 135i M-Sport Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Arlington, Virginia Posts: 122 iTrader: (0)	I don't listen to things like this or scare threads or rant threads. Too many variables with guys modifying their cars, previous owner driving and maintenance habits and climate regions. Buy a warranty that covers the water pump and sleep easy. Fidelity warranty costs like an extra 20 bucks a month and covers your water and fuel pumps if you really feel that bad about it. Get free towing with your insurance company (13 bucks a month) and just be prepared. Drive your car the way you want, don't let the OMG FUCK BMW engineering threads get the best of you.
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07-24-2013, 02:34 PM	#12
Bmer Otto New Member Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MI Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	Water Pump 108k and still running.
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07-26-2013, 07:05 PM	#18
Maina New Member Drives: 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Des Plaines, IL Posts: 14 iTrader: (0)	Mine filed last week at 65.5k miles, while going to a job interview. I was sooo pissed at the car trough the whole week because of that. __________________ 2008 Montego Blue 135i/M-sport /BMS-DCI/Cobb stage1 aggressive /265s Bridgestone Potenza RE11 /ATE TYP 200/EBC Red Stuff/
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08-02-2013, 03:17 PM	#19
Bmer Otto New Member Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: MI Posts: 6 iTrader: (0)	108k Yes - on a 2011. I had a Mezeire pump on my GTO that lasted 165k before the bearings went. Otto
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08-03-2013, 11:41 AM	#21
1911A145 Captain Drives: 135i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL Posts: 769 iTrader: (3)	Just hit 65k miles on mine. Still OK but worry about it every day. :/ __________________ \| COBB E30 \| VRSF DP's \| ETS 5" FMIC \| BMS DCI \| 393 RWHP / 434 RWTQ
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