Dealership quoted me $3200... FCP Euro parts cost me around $450 with shipping. I have zero mechanical knowledge and following this video took me 6 hours to finish, but it’s fixed and runs perfect now. Thanks for the video!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

That's the type of story we love to hear Anthony! Makes it all the more worth it when we know fellow enthusiasts are able to save a bunch of money and wrench on their own car. Nice work!

@LuisRodriguez-uo3hp

3 жыл бұрын

FCP Euro I have a 2008 528i that keeps overheating. I’ve changed the radiator, upper hose, coolant hose flange, electric water pump and thermostat and the overheating problem persists. I can’t seems to get the water pump to go into test mode so I’m thinking it’s some sort of communication problem with the ECU? I don’t know how else to test the water pump. Can you shed some light? Can I put a multimeter on the harness to test for resistance or something else? Help!!!

@quinterod1000

3 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro what is the part number for the funnel

@mjmqubesi

3 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro Hi Sir I just installed a new bigger radiator for my 630i 2008. The Temp. of the bottom hose is equal or even higher than the Temp. Of the upper hose!!! How do you explain that?!

@curlytops7

3 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro i hope u guys make a videos more on F15's like water pump and oil pan gasket replacement

Fcp euro is the only reason I'm considering a BMW.

FCP is smart . The more videos they make demystifying these BMWs literally translates to more sales.

@gasgod7404

2 жыл бұрын

They are a great company been buying off them for years

I'm doing the oil pan gasket, m-control arms, & a belt service while I do the water pump & tstat. Looks to me like it will be beneficial to remove the subframe entirely. Appreciate the video. It has been very clear & concise. 👍🏼

Awesome stuff! Very knowledgeable and appreciate the nuances that were mentioned at every step of the way. Very few videos actually go into details mentioning it as it is overlooked.

At my local garage, they asked me 2300€, i decided to buy the material myself for around 350€. Took me the entire week-end. But it was totaly worth it. Thank you very much FCP Euro.

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

You are very welcome! Happy to help you save money!

@wtssharp123

Жыл бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤❤

I love your DIYs Gareth - they've been exceedingly helpful!

Just bought the kit today. Appreciate the assistance greatly.

Something im going to eventually do, so very helpful. Great video like always!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Sad reality J LongShort, but we are here for you when the times comes ! 😂

I just did this job using only this guide. Thanks very much, this covered everything. Only thing I would suggest is to mention that when you pull out the thermostat, there is still one hose attached at the top. I had to rewatch a couple times because I thought I missed something lol. I lost some coolant during the bleed procedure since I forgot to tighten one of the hose clamps. 😬 Other than that this was an easier job than I thought it would be. Thank you soooooo much!!!

@fcpeuro

2 жыл бұрын

Stoked we were able to help you tackle this job at home Hugh Russell! That's exactly why we enjoy making these DIY's .

Happened at 47k miles for us on our 2007 335i. This video saved us a ton of money!

Good video, shall be scheduling this for the summer.

Always learning , Gareth really helpful. Thanks guys

Just used this guide ! Worked pretty well.

Mine failed at the most inconvenient time. I knew I was on borrowed time. This video and 2 day FCP Euro shipping saved the day. PITA on the garage floor, but doable. My man here is not kidding about the rain poncho.

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Happy to help, Moosecat!

thank you for the videos the help in the installing of purchased parts from you guys

showing a lot of personality here. I like it.

Just finished installing the new water pump and thermostat with the kit I bought from the FCP Euro website. I have a 2011 BMW 335i with the N55 engine, and this served as a great guide line, which I had never done before on this car. As you mentioned, there are a few pieces of sub framing on my car that I had to work around which made it a bit tighter, but still doable. The sway bar didn't drop down nearly as far either because of the additional sub frame. Otherwise it was pretty much the same. Another thing to note, I initially could not activate the self bleed procedure on my car because putting the key in didn't activate accessory mode, and for the life of me I couldn't figure out why. Tried hooking up the battery charger and that didn't make any difference. Turns out you to press the start button only far enough to activate the mode and not start the engine. Great video!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your support, Peter! Glad you found the video helpful!

@brytongallardo354

Жыл бұрын

Pml

Great video! I have this job ahead of me….so thank you!!!

Thank you fcp euro saved me tons of money on my n54 highly recommend anyone who needs bmw parts very fast and great customer service.

From this tutorial I paid a total of $500 for a water pump and a service bay to change my water pump in 4 hours with no experience whatsoever. Thank you

@fcpeuro

7 ай бұрын

That is what we like to hear!!! Excellent work.

I wish this vid was published in 2018 before i get rid of my 335is ... i had exactly the same issue u showed in the beginning :)) thanks anyways

Thank you so much for this! My thermostat is acting up since it got cold. Might as well do the water pump while I'm in there!

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Always best to knock both out at the same time ThE PrEdAtOr!

Ordered new pump, thermostat for my 335i. Just installed it and they work great. Service was quick and the quality of the parts was on point. Watched ur video and it helped tremendously. FPC euro is awesome.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Thats what we love to hear Matt, happy to help and provide what you needed to get the job done!

Great video, good job 👍

Awesome video!! Thanks

Glad to know I don’t have to pull the subframe again for this , should’ve just done it with the upgraded twins 😂 great video.

Awesome and informative videos guys. Hope we see more e9x and N54 videos.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

they're always in the queue!

Great DIY demonstration Gareth, thank you. In the UK, my E90 318i 2.0 litre with N43 engine at 130k miles has a failing water pump, so am considering doing this myself when pump and thermostat arrive, although it will be on jack stands on my driveway. Otherwise, will go to my local garage for fitting.

Thank you for your video, change like you told and still have my water pump codes... love my BMW

@fcpeuro

2 жыл бұрын

May go without saying, but you want to make sure you clear the codes if you haven't already!

@IvanTheOneTV

2 жыл бұрын

@@fcpeuro yes, I cleared codes more then couple times. I ordered voltage regulator cause I have electric codes for water pump, generator and battery sensor and fuel pump. All this parts are new. And no one can help me with my problem

amazing.... thank you very much for the tips!!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Our pleasure Ivan!

Thanks again for sharing this video

Great content from a top end vendor. I use FCPEuro for as much as I can (read their warranty on parts). Wish I did this myself. I spent about $1K for this plus a couple other things. Its not hard but it appears time consuming and a little jigsaw puzzle like. Another thing that could (should) be done about the same time is the serpentine belt and tensioner set, you know, while you're in there.

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Steve!

Great Video!! A+

Thanks that was a great video

Good guy and well explained from the get go !!! 😏💯👍🏾

Thanks for the Video! One of the toughest jobs i have done so far on my 2009 N54 powered E60 535xi! Was worth it to save the $$ but not easy on the E60 with xDrive!!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Not an easy job for sure. Glad to hear you got it done, Gary!

@jeffreyhinman1397

4 жыл бұрын

Wait til the turbos go... 😊 hopefully not anytime soon though.

I have ore mixed 50/50 will that work fine ? Also do I need to open the bleeder valve ?

56k on the nipple today and me water pump shit itself. Caught the malfunction early so will do the service Friday. TY FCP for such a great video.

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Glad we can help!

Dude , you are a badass . Awesome video!

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

thanks BIGSALAMI glad you liked this DIY!

@zmanphx

3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Maybe want to wear eye protection when under car. Stay safe.

Awesome video ❤️.. also have a question replaced my waterpump, but when tried to do the bleeding procedure it did not work but waterpump did activate when started car now after 3 days it stopped working. Any suggestions??

You are great KZreadr mechanically talking mean that every body watch this video understand you perfectly

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Vuela! Happy to hear that!

Providing torque requirements for each fastener set is appreciated.

@fcpeuro

29 күн бұрын

👍

Great video but my question to you how do you know you have a clogged radiator 535i BMW 2011

incredible crystal clear repair! Not easy but doable. Now have a question that hopefully gets noticed. I have an M235i with the diverter valve malfunction. If you have done this job it appears to be much easier to remove the charge pipe, seems easier to pull out from below. Not clear if intercooler removal is necessary? Moving the waterpump (without draining coolant) over to the space previously occupied by chargepipe allow access to diverter valve. It is very difficult to access the top water pump bolt. Any suggestions? I have the replacement bolts and the right sockets. Also the long ball end 5mm tool for removing failed diverter valve. Cannot find clear instructions anywhere...

Thanks a lot for sharing. Definitely one of the less pleasant jobs on an E9x. Interestingly, assembly went smoother than disassembly. My car still had its original pump (08/05 235.000km), the torque value of the original aluminum bolts was a lot less than 8NM 90 degrees 🤷🏻‍♂️. Reason for that I don’t know.

I’m going to attempt this on my N54 xdrive . I don’t have a hoist . Any suggestions before I start?

On N55 I have no codes but lately fan started to kick on. No overheating or other symptoms. I just ordered the kit from y’all but wondering if it could be something also?

Thnx bro great job …

my BMW 7 series reading high temperature coolant problem i need help from you guys.

Dude on 5.58 apparently didn't know you was filming something in a shop, lol

Just ordered parts from you to do this. Going to replace most of the coolant hoses. Please tell me the heater return hose (to thermostat) is the least likely to fail because I’m skipping that one. What say you? Good idea/bad idea?

Thank you. 👍

This dude you convinced me of buying the care couple of days away from owning a 2012 IS 60k 2 owners

@gslinc7222

3 жыл бұрын

after 1 year ownership, i am wanting to sell it, gareth helped me do this job with this video but it is not a fun job. there is literally zero room working on these cars.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

Atleast you took a crack at it and got it done GSL INC!

AMAZING VIDEOS!!! ALWAYS How much different would this be on 2013 BMW x5 with an n55?

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks David! N55 would be the same process.

I just ordered bunch of coolent hoses for my 2011 335i N55. Can you make a video on how to install the hose that’s right under the oil filter housing. The one with the flange ! Awesome video !

@scarnbeardo

4 жыл бұрын

There is also an aluminum replacement piece on eBay that has been developed by PDEngineeredProduct to get rid of the brittle plastic flange. Definitely recommend to do that versus another failure-prone plastic piece.

Great pro video, this going to be similatr to 2010 535i xdrive e60? Thanks

Is this step by step also for 2011 bmw 135i?

You are Awesome 👌.

Hopefully by the time my G20 is off warranty FCP Euro comes out with these type of videos for it.

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

we'll keep an eye out!

Do you know what is " Auxiliary coolant pump - short circuit to ground" error on bmw f10

Video was awesome very technical and it took all the guess work out of the job nice n easy. The question though is where did that air intake with air cones set up come from...that is clean !!!!!

Just got a VDO water pump from you guys and it looks like the old style pump with the rubber mounts instead of solid. Did BMW switch back to this design or is this just a trait of going with VDO?

17:28 I noticed that belly pan mounting bracket is in the way. It's simple to remove with an 8mm driver, and replace when finished. Makes for more room to maneuver the pump and thermostat...

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Good point, Scott! It's always good to remove things that are simple to give yourself more room.

Hi Gareth, my 2011 335 heater is not blowing hot anymore. I Also have a valve cover gasket leak, and a coolant leak somewhere (radiator was replaced a few years ago so sometthing else). I did bleed procedure to see if there was any air in the system bc i have been topping off coolant until i can get it to the shop. What would you recommend? Im probably taking it to the shop, thinking about possibly doing the valve cover gasket but dont want to touch anything else.

I have a 2013 bmw 528i. There is a coolant problem error on the screen when I’m driving even though the coolant is filled up properly. Please let me know if I have to reset it or fix something. thanks

Any videos for F30 2013 xdrive? Is it similar?

Great guide, would like more closeups of the work. No pressure test on all of these new connections?

what would be the normal running temperature of the coolant mine is x5 2008 3.0 and it runs 90 93 running 120 kmph and 95 degree celcius while idle

I’m getting a 2e83 code the pump is almost new what is that ?

is there any options for those engines N54/N55 to go with colder thermostat ? (I know all 6 cyl bimmers from 1999+ use stupid high 97* thermostats )

love these n54 vids

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

We're glad you love our N54 videos. More to come!

Think I’m going to try this myself lawd be with me 😅

Alright! Finally got around to doing this! It took me 6 hours

Does this apply to the og m2 n55 ? Same procedure or do you suggest any different?

hey guys what about the 2EF7 code? , car is a e92 328i with the n52k engine, check light comes on , cars not overheating

My fan has been coming on and of all the time when driving just started 2 happen but the car is not overheating . Would that be a failing water pump. 1M coupe

These are great videos! I was a little dissapointed with a couple things. Maybe mention a positive that the electric water pump cools the turbos and engine when shutting down during heat soak. Also you didn't wear a rain pancho. :)

Thank you

Having problems with a 2014 35i xdrive the water pump runs by itself when the vehicle is off and drains the battery. Any ideas why? Is it time to replace it? Help

Reading through these comments i realize I must be extremely lucky. I got a thermostat code and was looking up that, but I'm thinking i better do the pump as well. I'm at 225,000 miles and haven't replaced either one. 2008 328i.

@noahzm_

8 ай бұрын

My 328i waterpump lasted 200k miles to its a n51 2008 a lot eaiser to change then my 335is

I used the no spill funnel the same way as in the video. Doesn’t this overfill the cooling system? Should I extract some of the coolant from the overflow tank in some way?

@fcpeuro

3 жыл бұрын

The expansion tank will be more full when the coolant is hot, you can wait for the engine to fully cool and then check the level!

So, I'm waiting for water pump and thermostat kit from FCP Euro to arrvive Monday. It seems BMW water pumps last about 50-60k miles. I had mine replaced around 60k miles, 100k, and now at 165k, it started leaking at the plastic housing. There's one thing BMW does really well, their time to failure interval is spot on!! LOL -:) The coolant reservoir replaced twice. YES, the plastic spit at the seam.

@TheFrenchPug

Жыл бұрын

Same here. Except I'm still on the second water pump at 148k miles. I'm just waiting now.

@BryanChance

Жыл бұрын

@@TheFrenchPug Yah dude, get it replaced before you get stranded somewhere. LOL Believe if or not, I've had no issues with my 335i since last year. LOL I've got 187k miles on it now. Other than the "usual" parts that fail, it's pretty reliable. My Lexus is sooo smooth, I have trouble staying awake driving at night. The beamer always exciting!

@TheFrenchPug

Жыл бұрын

@@BryanChance I know. I should have bought a Lexus when I bought my stupid BMW. Just replaced the turbos. What a nightmare. Lol

Hello, I am interested in a water pump for a bmw 335i N54 I still do not know if they send to Mexico ... I would also like to know what is the amount that they declare in customs since in Mexico they are very bad for this ... I hope you can help me

Hi, i have a 2014 x5 and for some reason the electric water pump is running while the vehicle is off? Any ideas why? Please help. However i did just recently replaced both batteries on it. Aux battery & regular big battery.

Great how to....will this be the same procedure on 2010 535i xdrive? Thanks!

@himeedajew

3 ай бұрын

Never mind you kind of answered it in the video later on. Just seems like a much more royal pain in the ass with the xDrive

good one

Would you recommend doing the coolant hoses when doing the waterpump kit?

@TheFrenchPug

Жыл бұрын

Definitely! But I'm still on the same hoses at 148k miles.

Doesn't work with e93 335i. I got the undertray off to be met with a V shaped bar that I'm not sure I can take off safely. Does anyone know if I take it off will I get it back on or does it contain the risk that it will not be easy to put back on? ie. Will the chassis flex?

Ok. I am on the downhill side of this job, and a few comments. I experienced significantly more difficulty disassembling the thermostat-WP assembly on my 2011 335is than you had during this video, though I watched this video multiple times before attempting the removal. Some of the difficulty was the result of placement/orientation of the hose clamp bolt heads, though I don't know if this was a factory install. Car had 40K on it when I purchased, and about 105K now. The other difficulty was simply knowing how to interpret what I was looking at. The rats nest of hoses in this location is really not excusable. I spent a career as a mechanical engineer, and while I realize that modern CAD tools allow engineers to package the various pieces of a car more 'efficiently' than in the past, the aspect of disassembly and reassembly is also one of the standard design requirements. BMW engineers did not meet those requirements here, IMO. While doing the job my expressions voicing this opinion were not nearly as tactful. Back to the vid, I would have like to have seen more time taken to show the assembly of the two prior to disassembly, noting in detail the locations and orientation of the various hoses and hose clamps/QD clips. So far the reassembly is proceeding with less drama, but my expectations are that things will get difficult again before I finish. Thinking I will not purchase another bimmer due to the experience. Probably forget that emotion once I am hammering it on the local roads...

@fcpeuro

29 күн бұрын

Thank you for the notes Mr.Mitch. We are always working on improving our filming and working with smaller devices for better shots. Those clamps can certainly be a pain to deal with, especially when they are assembled on an assembly line and plopped into the cars at the factory!

thx - my 335i 2007 convertible just broke down yesterday evening while driving home at 11 pm. Got an indication that the enginge "overhaeted". It went from a yellow to a red flag on the tft display and the car limited the speed to approx. 20 mph. Brought it to the dealer and now waiting for their feedback. I assume it is the waterpump and the thermostate (car has 120'000 km). let's see

Hi , i need a quick help ! the self bleeding automatic system keep running each time openening or closing the doors , i think this is too much and is draining the battery , is there a way to deactivate it ? please anyone has an idea let me know , highly appreciated guys.

15:56 I just finished this job on my 2011 Z4 35i this weekend and oddly enough the original pump was solid and the new pump (from your kit) had the rubber mounts... Also worth noting is that this job is definitely more challenging on the N54 Z4 because the EPS motor is in the way and makes it very difficult to reach several of the fasteners and then also makes it more difficult to maneuver the thermostat and pump in and out of place. I would have killed for the kind of access shown in this video.

Would one symptom be heater turns on randomly?! Maybe twice I’ve had my heater randomly turn on. Don’t know if something else cause it but I know I’m due for a new water pump soon since I’m 131k miles and never had it changed lol. Recently ran into fuel pump codes high and low voltage. Fixed by replacing the power buck controller on the fuel pump module motherboard so I didn’t need to replace the whole thing or do any coding. Fixed the fuel pump error. Car died on me twice on the freeway. Car started after maybe 30 mins

⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very Very Good Job

Got 5 of th3se cars near had to do waterpump till today first come code ever came up bleed a few times nothing from pump

Good stuff the blue stuff expensive do it after upgrade most hoses but if you have coolant leaks distilled water is 1;99 dollar general use it as coolant along with a few coolant till you fully fix . That’s how I get by when my radiator was leaking slowly while parked but not on .

I do have 640i with 80000 miles. I haven't had any issue. What do I expect and what are my preventive service options. I don't mind bringing the car to you. Thanks.

great vid g, currently struggling with the hoses on the thermostat, any tips

@fcpeuro

4 жыл бұрын

Sorry for the delay Damaion, were you able to get the hoses off? They can be a real pita

@DEX-dm7nt

4 жыл бұрын

I took off the passenger side wheel. I have the 335xi

@IndiSkyz

4 жыл бұрын

Take the thermostat out with the pump then take the hose off. You should change the thermostat along with the water pump anyways.

Great Video would be great if you did a xi model