Waterpump replacement with pics

[wpl11972]

Replaced the water pump this week. Purchased everything thur BavAuto. Getting the water pump behind the metal pipe was a pain. Ripped a gasket. Lucky for me they sent a spare. After the job was done. Filled the car with antifreeze. Started the X. The car started and shut down. After the 3 tries the X stayed running. Finished filling the tank. Took the X out for a ride. When I took my foot off the gas it would die. Would hold a idle. After 15 min the car was running better. Came home from work took the X out again thinking the car was fine. Same thing. At every light the X would stall. Talked to a neighbor came over to look at it. look over all electrical connections. We burped the X. Took it out for a hour drive. No problem. Got up this morning we outside. Started right up. My wife drove it all day. Can't belive that a little air would cause the car to act up. Well the weekend replacing the valve cover gasket and diff fluid. Wash, Wax.

[TwinsPoppa]

Oh man. You're a brave brave man!

The days of me working on the engine like that are long gone ... Congrats and I bet it feels like a great accomplishment. Be proud!

[wpl11972]

Saved around $700.00.

[mrbmwx5]

that's the fun part of owning the bmw's when you can DIY it.

[flatlander]

Awesome! The tricky part is maneuvering around the pipe in front of the water pump. That gave me some grief. Good job!

[RDM3]

Thanks!! I am having mine replaced on Monday, along with the AC Belt, the Drive Belt, the Thermostat and the crankshaft seal, parts cost me $240 shipped from usautoparts.com labor will be about $700 and I am getting a CV boot replaced

[wpl11972]

Never though of main seal. Replaced belts 6 months ago. Got a quote from the dealer to replace mail rad. hoses $300.00.