All in - pulling the 4.6 engine and trans to fix oil leaks once and for all

[e30cabrio]

162.74 for the WP:

BMW Parts - MYBIMMERPARTS.COM

[racingbmwm3]

$111 on Pelican. $113 Bavauto.

[e30cabrio]

But are they genuine BMW?

I'd rather spend a bit more & get the real deal.

[BigBlack48is]

Originally Posted by e30cabrio

But are they genuine BMW?

I'd rather spend a bit more & get the real deal.

If it has the OE part # on it... it's original

spending a bit more means you just have too much $$$ to burn

[e30cabrio]

Originally Posted by BigBlack48is

If it has the OE part # on it... it's original

spending a bit more means you just have too much $$$ to burn

Saving a few bucks & having your 10k motor blow up means you were penny wise & pound foolish.


As far as plastic impellers (A) different motor & (B) issue has been rectified.

[racingbmwm3]

Also, Turner Motorsport for $119. Pelican is the only one who says what manufacture the part is, choices of Saleri or Graf, both of whom are OEM suppliers for BMW. The Saleri has a composite impeller which supposedly is what the current BMW pump is, Graf is metal.

To me, the waterpump is and always will be a maintenance item, around 100k on the V8's and around 60k on the 3.0's. Having bought waterpumps from the dealer and from 3rd party, they all last around the same mileage. Also, keep in mind that it was the famous BMW plastic impellers on the M50/M52's that had the lovely habit of breaking apart and overheating engines. Genuine BMW doesn't always mean its the best. Just means its the most expensive.

[racingbmwm3]

Problem corrected by the new style composite impellers, as found on the Saleri pump.

I've never seen a waterpump catastrophically fail to where it could cause engine damage except on the E36's; plastic impellers AND 1 metal impeller with a bearing failure that caused the metal impeller to impart significant damage to the pump chamber in the head. On the V8, and most other pumps, the pump will start leaking coolant as the first sign its on its way out. Then it will start making noise. It should be replaced before it starts making noise.

[SlickGT1]

Stunt,

2 things.

OE is original equipment. As in the stuff that BMW uses to assemble your car. OEM, is original equipment manufacturer. The two are not the same quality of parts. What you have there with the pump and thermostat, is total aftermarket.

Now, with that off my chest lol, The good stuff.

Email this guy, tell him you are from Xoutpost X5 club. You will get some really nice pricing on OE parts. That list you have there will be significantly chopped. Trust me.

Craig Hacker
Fixed Operations Director
Open Road BMW
732-839-4548
[email protected]

Lots of us have purchased from him. And really no one else can match the prices. Try it, you don't have to buy to get a quote from a BMW dealer.

[stunt]

Thanks for the contact info and schooling on OE vs. OEM and the junk I got the first time around.

I'll contact Craig soon.

[e30cabrio]

I'd be interested in the sub, I need it to send to a friend to make an enclosure. And don't want to lose mine. What do you want for it?