Full DIY for water pump+tstat for xdrive

edeag3 · 06-30-2014, 12:47 AM

I've searched everywhere and gotten responses ranging from it's the same as non-xi except you need to remove the radiator to you should drop the subframe (I have not the slightly clue as to how I would do that). Does anyone have a diy for xi cars?

pits200 · 06-30-2014, 06:29 AM

Def don't need to drop the subframe. I removed the radiator since it was so easy but I can't remember if its necessary. Be prepared to spend some time getting the clamps on and off. Was a 4 hour job for me on ramps.

edeag3 · 06-30-2014, 09:03 PM

Is there anything special about the clamps? I though they were just the normal screw type.

pits200 · 07-02-2014, 06:31 AM

They are it's just the limited space and angles.

xthejuicex · 07-02-2014, 01:15 PM

Just did this service a few weeks ago. I was initially confused by the hose clamps too, the ones that dont have a screw on them are NOT supposed to come off. Look at the water pump from the other side and you should see the correct clamps to remove.

The DIYs for the non-xi's don't help much. Also, take off the silver bracing plate as well as the passenger front tire. You can access the hose clamps and stuff through where the tire was.

Keep changing your point of view while looking at it. It will all make sense once your done removing it lol.

Also, I got a bendy extension thing that has a nut driver on the end, helped to reach the hose clamps.

xthejuicex · 07-02-2014, 01:16 PM

Also, you don't have to drop the subframe or take out the radiator. Hope you have skinny arms, good luck.

dsjr2006 · 07-02-2014, 03:45 PM

Its a PITA, but I didn't have to remove anything. I did find that it was easier to access some of the clamps from the passenger side wheel well so I removed that wheel.

freon480 · 07-05-2014, 11:12 PM

ive changed a dozen of these already. no need to remove subframe or radiator.

Pe90X · 07-11-2014, 12:51 AM

Changed mine in garage with 2 pump jacks
, 2 jack stands, 3/4 socket 1/2 drive universal swivel and You tube DIY ..
it is straight forward you do need to lower your subframe it honestly isint too bad with the right socket set. Just watch the Youtube DIY for hose/clamp reference shoul take you 3-7hrs..

JC335xi · 07-11-2014, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Pe90X

Changed mine in garage with 2 pump jacks
, 2 jack stands, 3/4 socket 1/2 drive universal swivel and You tube DIY ..
it is straight forward you do need to lower your subframe it honestly isint too bad with the right socket set. Just watch the Youtube DIY for hose/clamp reference shoul take you 3-7hrs..

I did mine last weekend. Definitely do not need to lower the subframe although I imagine it probably makes it much easier.

JC888 · 07-16-2014, 02:02 PM

I'm about to do mine in this weekend... does the pump come out the same way as the non-xi? (Like in the BavAuto youtube vid?) I figure there some maneuvering/rotating of the pump to get it out but I also read that there's an extra beam in the way on the xi?

JC335xi · 07-16-2014, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by jcy335xi

I'm about to do mine in this weekend... does the pump come out the same way as the non-xi? (Like in the BavAuto youtube vid?) I figure there some maneuvering/rotating of the pump to get it out but I also read that there's an extra beam in the way on the xi?

Our subframe is quite a bit different than the rwd cars. The connections to the parts are obviously the same but the order of operations to get them in and out is different. It should be pretty obvious what I mean once you get a look at it.

edeag3 · 07-19-2014, 03:17 AM

I ended up having a local bimmer shop do it, they only charged 290 for labor+coolant so I thought what the hell...

xthejuicex · 07-21-2014, 10:45 AM

Good deal there

JaysBlueE92 · 07-21-2014, 11:38 AM

good info here..

JC888 · 07-23-2014, 03:36 PM

I finished last night. It took me about 6 hours, taking my time.

Couple of notes:

- I didn't have to drop the subframe. I was able to access all the hoses and bolt but it was a very tight fit.
- I was not able to drop the sway bar but I did loose the bolts to the bracket.
-Tstat comes out first then WP. WP installed then Tstat.
-I had a hell of a time with bolting the Tstat to the WP. The rear top hose was causing an alignment issue. I loosen it and it lined up properly.

Otherwise, its doable and not all that difficult. Just very very tedious.

06-30-2014, 12:47 AM	#1
edeag3 New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (1)	Full DIY for water pump+tstat for xdrive I've searched everywhere and gotten responses ranging from it's the same as non-xi except you need to remove the radiator to you should drop the subframe (I have not the slightly clue as to how I would do that). Does anyone have a diy for xi cars?
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06-30-2014, 06:29 AM	#2
pits200 Colonel 556 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	Def don't need to drop the subframe. I removed the radiator since it was so easy but I can't remember if its necessary. Be prepared to spend some time getting the clamps on and off. Was a 4 hour job for me on ramps.
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06-30-2014, 09:03 PM	#3
edeag3 New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (1)	Clamps Is there anything special about the clamps? I though they were just the normal screw type.
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07-02-2014, 06:31 AM	#4
pits200 Colonel 556 Rep 2,598 Posts Drives: 09 335i X-Drive Black Sapphire Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Pittsburgh iTrader: (1)	They are it's just the limited space and angles.
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07-02-2014, 01:15 PM	#5
xthejuicex Private First Class 33 Rep 102 Posts Drives: E90 335xi LCI Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Syracuse NY iTrader: (1)	Just did this service a few weeks ago. I was initially confused by the hose clamps too, the ones that dont have a screw on them are NOT supposed to come off. Look at the water pump from the other side and you should see the correct clamps to remove. The DIYs for the non-xi's don't help much. Also, take off the silver bracing plate as well as the passenger front tire. You can access the hose clamps and stuff through where the tire was. Keep changing your point of view while looking at it. It will all make sense once your done removing it lol. Also, I got a bendy extension thing that has a nut driver on the end, helped to reach the hose clamps.
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07-02-2014, 01:16 PM	#6
xthejuicex Private First Class 33 Rep 102 Posts Drives: E90 335xi LCI Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Syracuse NY iTrader: (1)	Also, you don't have to drop the subframe or take out the radiator. Hope you have skinny arms, good luck.
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07-02-2014, 03:45 PM	#7
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07-05-2014, 11:12 PM	#8
freon480 12:34 59 Rep 606 Posts Drives: 06 E90 325xi Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: wastechester NY iTrader: (2)	ive changed a dozen of these already. no need to remove subframe or radiator. __________________ pics of my e90 lci conversion--> http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=753713 follow me on instagram :freon480 https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?...7036780&type=1
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07-11-2014, 12:51 AM	#9
Pe90X First Lieutenant 14 Rep 333 Posts Drives: xX AWD-BmmR Xx Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: south TX iTrader: (1)	Changed mine in garage with 2 pump jacks , 2 jack stands, 3/4 socket 1/2 drive universal swivel and You tube DIY .. it is straight forward you do need to lower your subframe it honestly isint too bad with the right socket set. Just watch the Youtube DIY for hose/clamp reference shoul take you 3-7hrs.. __________________ Email-jackbailey46@gmail.com 2008 XI, RB's, ECS 3"chargepipe Synapse BOV, CPE Kitty-less DP's, Hks SS Exhaust, Dual Cone Intake, G5 Iso, VW Meth kit, H&R sports + Bilstien, 19's!, M3 Rep-front, LED Halos,M6 shiftknob, 500HP bound!!
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07-16-2014, 02:02 PM	#11
JC888 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 228 Posts Drives: X5M/335XI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I'm about to do mine in this weekend... does the pump come out the same way as the non-xi? (Like in the BavAuto youtube vid?) I figure there some maneuvering/rotating of the pump to get it out but I also read that there's an extra beam in the way on the xi?
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07-19-2014, 03:17 AM	#13
edeag3 New Member 7 Rep 19 Posts Drives: 2008 E92 328xi Join Date: May 2014 Location: Ottawa iTrader: (1)	I ended up having a local bimmer shop do it, they only charged 290 for labor+coolant so I thought what the hell...
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07-21-2014, 10:45 AM	#14
xthejuicex Private First Class 33 Rep 102 Posts Drives: E90 335xi LCI Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Syracuse NY iTrader: (1)	Good deal there
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07-21-2014, 11:38 AM	#15
JaysBlueE92 Mr. Monaco 161 Rep 4,197 Posts Drives: Slow.. Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (9) Garage List 2007 E92 [5.00]	good info here.. __________________
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07-23-2014, 03:36 PM	#16
JC888 Second Lieutenant 32 Rep 228 Posts Drives: X5M/335XI Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: USA iTrader: (0)	I finished last night. It took me about 6 hours, taking my time. Couple of notes: - I didn't have to drop the subframe. I was able to access all the hoses and bolt but it was a very tight fit. - I was not able to drop the sway bar but I did loose the bolts to the bracket. -Tstat comes out first then WP. WP installed then Tstat. -I had a hell of a time with bolting the Tstat to the WP. The rear top hose was causing an alignment issue. I loosen it and it lined up properly. Otherwise, its doable and not all that difficult. Just very very tedious.
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