The bmw engines inline 6 cylinder n51 n52 n54 n55 are equipped with electric water pump.
E60 n52 water pump diy.
When this happens it s common to run into some obvious symptoms.
Bmw s are infamous for water pump failure and it is certainly very prevalent on the n52.
N52 water pump failure.
I have a new thermostat new water pump new radiator even changed a dew hoses and it stills runs the water pump nonstop.
The water pump continuously runs without shutting off.
Luckily a failing water pump is easy to diagnose and replacement is a long but simple diy procedure.
The new bmw n series 6 cylinder engines n51 n52 n54 and n55 in the us no longer employ an engine driven water pump.
A very common job to need to tackle on any bmw with the n54 engine is the electric water pump.
This allows the dme to fully control and modulate the coolant flow through the engine without dependency on rpm.
Otherwise it will corrode and fail shortly after reinstalling it.
If the water pump isn t working properly coolant just sits in the system which can cause the engine to overheat and pose serious threats to your engine.
This water pump usually doesn t fail mechanically rather it fails electronically.
If you remove the water pump from your e60 and plan on reinstalling it store it with coolant inside it.
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Therefore bimmer owners should check their bmw water pump for failure as soon as they suspect a problem.
In this video i am replacing the water pump and the themostat on an e90 from 2008 we had issues with the fan turning on and had traced it back to the wp.
Here are 5 signals that a bmw water pump failure is imminent.
Always replace aluminum fasteners each time they are removed and never reinstall a questionable coolant hose.
Gone are the days of a engine belt driven water pump on late model bmw s.
How to replace a thermostat and water pump on a 2005 bmw 530i e60 n52.
It s also a frequent problem on the n54 i blew mine at 42k miles our e60 blew one at 60k miles and our e90 had a failed one at some point as well.
These engines are designed with an electrically driven water pump that is mounted as an accessory to the engine.