e8x electric waterpump failure poll...

JDelphiki · 09-25-2013, 09:59 AM

I originally voted that my 2008 135i with 70k miles hadn't lost it's water pump yet....well this morning my vote has changed lol. It went out while I was on the highway, cut my speed went to yellow thermostat symbol then red after a quarter-mile while I found a place to park it. Fortunately, I bought a new waterpump earlier this week to prevent this from happening, unfortunately I shipped it to another city where my mechanic buddy lives; I had planned to drive the car this Friday. I guess I'll be towing it there instead.

Oh yeah. The dealership wanted $1150 +tax for the waterpump replacement(including install).

It's still cheaper to tow it to SA and get it worked on from my mechanic who's going to replace the pump/thermostat, coolant flush, injector replacement, oil change, power steering flush and do an intake valve cleaning.

Staycharmin · 09-25-2013, 11:04 AM

just replaced my water pump & thermostat at 57k. bummer but hey hopefully its out of the way for 3 more yrs =P

Dackelone · 09-25-2013, 05:11 PM

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Originally Posted by JDelphiki

I originally voted that my 2008 135i with 70k miles hadn't lost it's water pump yet....well this morning my vote has changed lol. It went out while I was on the highway, cut my speed went to yellow thermostat symbol then red after a quarter-mile while I found a place to park it. Fortunately, I bought a new waterpump earlier this week to prevent this from happening, unfortunately I shipped it to another city where my mechanic buddy lives; I had planned to drive the car this Friday. I guess I'll be towing it there instead.

Oh yeah. The dealership wanted $1150 +tax for the waterpump replacement(including install).

It's still cheaper to tow it to SA and get it worked on from my mechanic who's going to replace the pump/thermostat, coolant flush, injector replacement, oil change, power steering flush and do an intake valve cleaning.

Sorry to hear that about your waterpump. Also when you have your injectors replaced you do know they will need to be coded to your car to work properly. I am sure your mechanic knows this - I just thought I'd point it out.

Best of Luck,
Dackel

dcaron9999 · 09-25-2013, 06:24 PM

2011 135i with 32,000 Miles (52,000Kms), water pump and thermostat OK.

JDelphiki · 09-29-2013, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Dackelone

Sorry to hear that about your waterpump. Also when you have your injectors replaced you do know they will need to be coded to your car to work properly. I am sure your mechanic knows this - I just thought I'd point it out.

Best of Luck,
Dackel

Thanks for the reminder, I'll pass it along to my mechanic just for my own peace of mind.

day2032 · 10-08-2013, 05:34 PM

Checked this thread 3 weeks ago on original water pump thinking I was invincible. Mine just failed today and was towed to Sterling BMW Newport.

08 135i 86xxxmi N54 first failure

Pelicanglider · 10-12-2013, 07:26 AM

87K miles on my 2008 128i. Replaced the pump last month as part of my 90K maintenance. It was not an easy job, however. Will take it to the mechanic when we reach 180K!

SayHack · 10-12-2013, 03:14 PM

101,6xx and still the original water pump. not sure bragging rights or failure waiting to happen...from my experience on working on BMWs for the last 7 years, probably time to swap for a fresh one.

TheSt|G · 10-12-2013, 06:37 PM

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Originally Posted by SayHack

101,6xx and still the original water pump. not sure bragging rights or failure waiting to happen...from my experience on working on BMWs for the last 7 years, probably time to swap for a fresh one.

Time to swap the entire cooling system.

PA135i · 11-11-2013, 10:56 AM

72,000 miles and mine just went. June 2008 build. $1480 at dealer. Includes thermostat, water pump & system flush. I suppose the BMW dealer will warrant it for 24 months or 24,000 miles?

Should I keep this car? So, many things have been replaced.. turbos.. fuel pump... etc. I guess would be silly to dump it now.

b1aze · 11-11-2013, 11:01 AM

55k miles 2010 135i and im still fine. Just waiting though...

Deutsche-Broke · 11-11-2013, 10:10 PM

Only 2500 miles... Bone stock and pumpin that "Jerry Juice" like a champ.

Doing what I can to help..

Rockstar1487 · 11-12-2013, 06:24 PM

Hittin 60k tomorrow and im still going!

PA135i · 11-13-2013, 08:51 PM

Your on borrowed time. Guy at work had his go at 62K. Mine went at 72k. I was going to get it replaced back in April of this year. Car had 63k on it then. The Indy shop told me that I would get symptoms and it should last until 90k. Guess what .. he was WRONG.

Dackelone · 11-14-2013, 04:57 AM

@Rockstar1487

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Originally Posted by PA135i

Your on borrowed time. Guy at work had his go at 62K. Mine went at 72k. I was going to get it replaced back in April of this year. Car had 63k on it then. The Indy shop told me that I would get symptoms and it should last until 90k. Guess what .. he was WRONG.

^^Yea... I agree. I think its clear(by looking at the POLL) IF your car is a 2008, you should replace the waterpump before 60K. Maybe even 50K.

For 2009 and later models... replace it at 80K miles.

Dack

volk613 · 01-07-2014, 11:52 PM

Just had my third water pump installed. Last one was just over a year ago. This is a real pain, this time it was a slow leak. Car has done 132k km.

c_ozanich · 01-08-2014, 07:57 AM

2011 135i, 45k and water pump is perfectly normal.

volk613 · 01-08-2014, 06:13 PM

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Originally Posted by c_ozanich

2011 135i, 45k and water pump is perfectly normal.

Glad to hear. Let us know if this changes when you have done more kms.

inkedsiren83 · 01-09-2014, 05:57 AM

2008 135i. Waterpump failed at 82,000. Replaced that along with thermo at private mechanic. $1600 bucks.

c_ozanich · 01-09-2014, 06:22 AM

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Originally Posted by volk613

Glad to hear. Let us know if this changes when you have done more kms.

will do; car is still very young and I just moved jobs to a facility that is <2 miles away from home. Its going to be a slow aging process

cheshirecat79 · 01-09-2014, 11:55 AM

Coming up on 85k and still on the original. Ordered the complete kit from ECS with the pump/thermo and hoses/coolant to swap out. I figure it doesn't have very long to go before dying.

Dackelone · 01-13-2014, 04:25 PM

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Originally Posted by cheshirecat79

Coming up on 85k and still on the original. Ordered the complete kit from ECS with the pump/thermo and hoses/coolant to swap out. I figure it doesn't have very long to go before dying.

Yea... I think you are on borrowed time too. What year is your 1er?

Dack

View Poll Results: I own a...
2008 model and the waterpump failed.	175	13.98%
2008 model and the waterpump is ok.	194	15.50%
2009 model and the waterpump failed.	65	5.19%
2009 model and the waterpump is ok.	195	15.58%
2010 model and the waterpump failed.	18	1.44%
2010 model and the waterpump is ok.	87	6.95%
2011 model and the waterpump failed.	73	5.83%
2011 model and the waterpump is ok.	172	13.74%
2012 model and the waterpump failed.	52	4.15%
2012 model and the waterpump is ok.	103	8.23%
2013 model and the waterpump failed.	23	1.84%
2013 model and the waterpump is ok.	95	7.59%
Voters: 1252. You may not vote on this poll

09-25-2013, 09:59 AM	#133
JDelphiki Enlisted Member 1 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 2009 TSM 135i Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Texas iTrader: (0)	I originally voted that my 2008 135i with 70k miles hadn't lost it's water pump yet....well this morning my vote has changed lol. It went out while I was on the highway, cut my speed went to yellow thermostat symbol then red after a quarter-mile while I found a place to park it. Fortunately, I bought a new waterpump earlier this week to prevent this from happening, unfortunately I shipped it to another city where my mechanic buddy lives; I had planned to drive the car this Friday. I guess I'll be towing it there instead. Oh yeah. The dealership wanted $1150 +tax for the waterpump replacement(including install). It's still cheaper to tow it to SA and get it worked on from my mechanic who's going to replace the pump/thermostat, coolant flush, injector replacement, oil change, power steering flush and do an intake valve cleaning. Last edited by JDelphiki; 09-25-2013 at 10:05 AM.. Reason: added comments
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09-25-2013, 11:04 AM	#134
Staycharmin Enlisted Member 3 Rep 43 Posts Drives: 335xi - KITT Join Date: May 2013 Location: NJ/NY/Worldwide iTrader: (0)	just replaced my water pump & thermostat at 57k. bummer but hey hopefully its out of the way for 3 more yrs =P __________________ I am: Prince, She is: Brooklyn, The Black Mamba 2009 135i M-Sport - Black Sapphire Metallic - Red Coral Interior - Pioneer 7" in Dash TV - 12" JL Audio Sub/Amp - Black Grill & Dipped Wheels BMS JB3 - BMS DCI - AR DP (Coming Soon) - Eibach Springs (Coming Soon) - 12mm/15mm Spacers (Coming Soon)
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09-25-2013, 06:24 PM	#136
dcaron9999 Major 157 Rep 1,409 Posts Drives: 2011 135i M package Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mirabel, Quebec iTrader: (0)	2011 135i with 32,000 Miles (52,000Kms), water pump and thermostat OK. __________________ 2011 X3 35i with M pack + 2011 135i w/6SPMT \| 255 square tire setup \| Quaife 3.46 LSD \| Diff lock down bracket \| Bilstein B8+Swift SpecR springs+H&R FSB \| CDV delete \| BMS Oil Tstat bypass \| ER FMIC & CP \| N54Tuning DP \| GC Street Camber Plates \| M3 FCA +guide rods+RSFB's+Tranny mounts \| Manzo toe arms \| Cobb Stg2 agressive tune \| Hawk DTC70 brake pads \| RB SS brake pistons \| Goodridge SS brake lines \| Custom brake cooling ducts
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10-08-2013, 05:34 PM	#138
day2032 Private 2 Rep 72 Posts Drives: 2010 Mitsubishi Lancer Ralliar Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Huntington beach iTrader: (0)	Checked this thread 3 weeks ago on original water pump thinking I was invincible. Mine just failed today and was towed to Sterling BMW Newport. 08 135i 86xxxmi N54 first failure
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10-12-2013, 07:26 AM	#139
Pelicanglider Enlisted Member 19 Rep 46 Posts Drives: 2008 128i Convertible Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Old Gulf Coast iTrader: (0)	87K miles on my 2008 128i. Replaced the pump last month as part of my 90K maintenance. It was not an easy job, however. Will take it to the mechanic when we reach 180K! __________________ "Nobody gets in to see the Wizard, not nobody, not no how!"
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10-12-2013, 03:14 PM	#140
SayHack Private First Class 37 Rep 131 Posts Drives: 2008 BMW 128i Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW [0.00]	101,6xx and still the original water pump. not sure bragging rights or failure waiting to happen...from my experience on working on BMWs for the last 7 years, probably time to swap for a fresh one.
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11-11-2013, 10:56 AM	#142
PA135i Brigadier General 967 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	72,000 miles and mine just went. June 2008 build. $1480 at dealer. Includes thermostat, water pump & system flush. I suppose the BMW dealer will warrant it for 24 months or 24,000 miles? Should I keep this car? So, many things have been replaced.. turbos.. fuel pump... etc. I guess would be silly to dump it now.
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11-11-2013, 11:01 AM	#143
b1aze Just one more taste... 566 Rep 2,011 Posts Drives: 2013 128i 6MT MSport Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Uxbridge MA iTrader: (18)	55k miles 2010 135i and im still fine. Just waiting though...
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11-11-2013, 10:10 PM	#144
Deutsche-Broke First Lieutenant 110 Rep 393 Posts Drives: 2016 M235i Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Northwest US iTrader: (0)	Only 2500 miles... Bone stock and pumpin that "Jerry Juice" like a champ. Doing what I can to help..
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11-12-2013, 06:24 PM	#145
Rockstar1487 Tarnished One 76 Rep 362 Posts Drives: e92 M3 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Central, New Jersey iTrader: (2)	Hittin 60k tomorrow and im still going! __________________ 09 LMB M3 Retired: 05 MB 330i, 08 CS 135i, 17 EB M240i, 13 CB 135is, 16 ABM M4
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11-13-2013, 08:51 PM	#146
PA135i Brigadier General 967 Rep 3,323 Posts Drives: 08 135i 08 CR-V Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Pennsylvania iTrader: (0)	Your on borrowed time. Guy at work had his go at 62K. Mine went at 72k. I was going to get it replaced back in April of this year. Car had 63k on it then. The Indy shop told me that I would get symptoms and it should last until 90k. Guess what .. he was WRONG. __________________ Sparkling Graphite Metallic / 6MT / Terracotta Boston Leather / Sport Package / Comfort Access system / Gray Poplar wood trim / Heated front seats / iPod and USB adapter / HD radio / Premium hi-fi system / OE Tuning / VRSF Intercooler & charge pipe / BMW Performance short shift kit / BMW M Performance Handbrake Handle / BMW Stainless steel pedals / V1 hardwired / rear sun shades *Pennsylvania 20 electoral votes*
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01-07-2014, 11:52 PM	#148
volk613 Private 0 Rep 68 Posts Drives: Silver 135i sunroof Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Melbourne iTrader: (0)	Just had my third water pump installed. Last one was just over a year ago. This is a real pain, this time it was a slow leak. Car has done 132k km. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]
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01-08-2014, 07:57 AM	#149
c_ozanich Mech Engr 81 Rep 565 Posts Drives: 2011 135i 6MT Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Aiken SC iTrader: (0)	2011 135i, 45k and water pump is perfectly normal.
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01-09-2014, 05:57 AM	#151
inkedsiren83 Registered 0 Rep 1 Posts Drives: BMW 135i Pocket Rawk It Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Maryland iTrader: (0)	2008 135i. Waterpump failed at 82,000. Replaced that along with thermo at private mechanic. $1600 bucks.
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01-09-2014, 11:55 AM	#153
cheshirecat79 Captain 32 Rep 919 Posts Drives: 370z & 135i Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Port Saint Lucie, FL iTrader: (0)	Coming up on 85k and still on the original. Ordered the complete kit from ECS with the pump/thermo and hoses/coolant to swap out. I figure it doesn't have very long to go before dying.
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