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Originally Posted by BratsForBilstein
Looks like I will be replacing my first water pump and thermostat this weekend.. 135i currently at 67k miles. Started noticing the symptoms coming into work this morning. Cooling fan running full speed, no heat from vents, low power, but no codes. It was 37°F this morning. I will limp it back home and use a motorcycle for the rest of the week. Purchased the kit from OEMBimmerParts. Kit includes: Pump, Pump hardware, Thermostat, and 3.8L BMW coolant for $450 shipped. We'll see how it goes.
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Repair was completed Friday afternoon in about 4-5 hours. For reference, this was completed in a driveway. Can probably achieve less time with a lift. The videos are very helpful. Repair was straight forward. The only hurdle were the quick connects. They were not quick to disconnect or to reconnect.. Overall, for the cost savings it is well worth completing yourself rather than sending to a dealership.