Bmw Water Pump Replacement Diy

1999 bmw 318ti the 3 bolts snapped can someone please tell me what size those are.
Bmw water pump replacement diy. Symptoms of a failing bmw n54 water pump. How to change the water pump and thermostat on your s65 v8 powered bmw. Using a torque wrench tighten the water pump bolts in a crisscross pattern to 89 inch pounds of torque. The new water pump may be difficult to press into place.
However there is a much easier method that will apply to most models that use these engines. Even though we have used a 2003 bmw 325ci to perform this installation this article can be applied to any e46 3 series vehicle including the 323i 328i and 330i coupe sedan and convertible. N55 water pump replacement. To remove water pump from timing cover thread two m6 bolts green arrows into the top and bottom of water pump.
The should be m8. Hold the water pump in position while starting the nuts by hand. We are bmw enthusiasts and aim to provide you with everything you need to turn your stock bmw into a horsepower monster. The following article provides detailed instructions on performing a water pump replacement on a bmw e46 3 series car.
March 23 2018. The water pump sits deep in the timing cover and it can be tough to get the sealing o ring to pass through there are two threaded holes you can install m6 bolts into to extract water pump. Followup from the pelican staff. We have seen various electric water pump replacement procedures some suggesting that the complete front of the vehicle be removed to include the bumper lights radiator support radiator a c condenser etc.
We ll show you these steps on a 2008 335i. Using only a few turns at a time gradually use a crisscross pattern on the nuts to draw the water pump into place. Any information will be appreciated. Models with 4 cylinder engine.
You can say we are somewhat n54 fanatics. Luckily a failing water pump is easy to diagnose and replacement is a long but simple diy procedure. With your vehicle info handy give the pelican parts parts specialists a call at 1 888 280 7799. We are hoping to soon add an f80 m3 and f82 m4 gts.