Bolts need to be replaced for waterpump removal?

robc1976 · 11-15-2012, 03:44 PM

I'm installing my RB Turbos and I need to remove the waterpump and have seen on some threads replacement bolts mentioned....do I need to replace these? Are they talking about the mounting bolts or something different. If I have to replace the mounting bolts I have to say that's pretty stupid. LOL

JamesM3M5 · 11-15-2012, 03:47 PM

All the blue-dot bolts are aluminum and must be replaced after 1 use. I have reused them with no problem on my own car, but customer cars get new bolts. Something like 15lb-ft + 90 degrees.

N0OS3 · 11-15-2012, 03:50 PM

i didn't replace mine, although my water pump did come with spares... **shrug** everything seems to be in good working order though.

robc1976 · 11-15-2012, 04:40 PM

I figured so LOL!!

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robc1976 DIYER 662 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	Bolts need to be replaced for waterpump removal? I'm installing my RB Turbos and I need to remove the waterpump and have seen on some threads replacement bolts mentioned....do I need to replace these? Are they talking about the mounting bolts or something different. If I have to replace the mounting bolts I have to say that's pretty stupid. LOL __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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JamesM3M5 Some dude 93 Rep 1,780 Posts Drives: E92 335i Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	All the blue-dot bolts are aluminum and must be replaced after 1 use. I have reused them with no problem on my own car, but customer cars get new bolts. Something like 15lb-ft + 90 degrees. __________________ RRT E92 335i/6MT with stuff and things
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N0OS3 Colonel 150 Rep 2,217 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Oak Harbor, WA iTrader: (5)	i didn't replace mine, although my water pump did come with spares... shrug everything seems to be in good working order though.
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robc1976 DIYER 662 Rep 5,521 Posts Drives: E90 335i Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Illinois iTrader: (14)	I figured so LOL!! __________________ JB4 G5, Stage 3 LPFP, Stage 2 MOTIV PI, VM 6466 ST, Custom OCC W/ SS lines, ER FMIC, ER CP W/HKS BOV, M3 control arms, M3 guide rods, M3 upper links, M3 front & rear sway-bars, HPA rear toe arms, Wavetrac LSD, HPF Gen 2, DEFIV kit, KW clubsport, Delrin solid SF bushings, stoptech rotors, Rogue Tranny Mounts, 1M bumper, M3 CF hood, M3 fenders, M3 OEM sideskirts, Mtech rear bumper, CSL trunk, MORR VS8.2 rims 245/295
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