'08 X5 3.0si w/ 15,500miles water pump failure

[ohiobimmer]

Originally Posted by autoque

Add this to the list. Broken serpentine belt which punctured the coolant rubber hose. I was near 7000rpm when I heard a short not too loud thud from under the driver side hood. Then when I came to a stop, there was a constant thudding coming from the front, and could be felt from the steering wheel. The thudding quickened when I accelerated. I went on my way (no error message and the car kept going fine) for 2~3 more miles. Parked and when I returned there was a puddle of blue coolant near driver side front tire. Towed it to the dealership and I'm wondering how much they'll ask.

I am surprised they didn't change the belt when they did the water pump. I know the water pump is electric but when I did mine I inspected the belt while I was there. I would have changed mine but it looked brand new.

[autoque]

Originally Posted by ohiobimmer

I am surprised they didn't change the belt when they did the water pump. I know the water pump is electric but when I did mine I inspected the belt while I was there. I would have changed mine but it looked brand new.

I guess they thought it's not needed, as the car has only 16,000 miles.