Water Pump Price!!
03-28-2013, 09:59 PM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
Water Pump Price!!
I am confused on what the water pump price for a 2006 530i should be. I see all kinds of prices from $39 to $600.
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530i water pump | eBay
Even if it's an aftermarket it's weird they're so cheap, and I also saw aftermarket ones for $400.
I don't wan't to spend $600 on the OEM water pump. but I don't want to buy a crappy pump that will last less than a month just because is cheap.
Any help on this is appreciated.
Check this out:
530i water pump | eBay
Even if it's an aftermarket it's weird they're so cheap, and I also saw aftermarket ones for $400.
I don't wan't to spend $600 on the OEM water pump. but I don't want to buy a crappy pump that will last less than a month just because is cheap.
Any help on this is appreciated.
03-29-2013, 03:52 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535i LCI with sports/premium package, Sports trans with paddle shifters, CF emblems, JB4 Software, Dinan Exhaust, Navigation, M5Tech body kit, Carbon wrap interrior trim and CIC Controller.
Have you checked at advance or autozone? Rockauto.com has them for the same price range 40.00 + This does seem a little cheap in price. Luckily you don't have one of the electric water pumps, I hear they are several hundreds...
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03-29-2013, 11:43 AM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
Model Year: 530i
I am confused on what the water pump price for a 2006 530i should be. I see all kinds of prices from $39 to $600.
Check this out:
530i water pump | eBay
Even if it's an aftermarket it's weird they're so cheap, and I also saw aftermarket ones for $400.
I don't wan't to spend $600 on the OEM water pump. but I don't want to buy a crappy pump that will last less than a month just because is cheap.
Any help on this is appreciated.
Check this out:
530i water pump | eBay
Even if it's an aftermarket it's weird they're so cheap, and I also saw aftermarket ones for $400.
I don't wan't to spend $600 on the OEM water pump. but I don't want to buy a crappy pump that will last less than a month just because is cheap.
Any help on this is appreciated.
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03-29-2013, 02:43 PM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
I'm at 70K miles and a few months ago my battery drained because the water pump wouldn't go off with the ignition off. It kept working until it completely drained the battery. I think some sensor was bad. It's an electric water pump.
So my mechanic installed an electric relay that turns the pump off with the ignition. Other than that the pump worked fine for a few months. But yesterday I got an overheating warning, so I assume that either the pump went completely bad of the relay is not working and the pump didn't turn on with the ignition (hopefully that's the case).
But sooner or later I know I'll have to replace the pump, so I might as well do it sooner. I haven't taken it to the shop yet, I always get car issues during the holidays (good Friday, Christmas, etc).
So my mechanic installed an electric relay that turns the pump off with the ignition. Other than that the pump worked fine for a few months. But yesterday I got an overheating warning, so I assume that either the pump went completely bad of the relay is not working and the pump didn't turn on with the ignition (hopefully that's the case).
But sooner or later I know I'll have to replace the pump, so I might as well do it sooner. I haven't taken it to the shop yet, I always get car issues during the holidays (good Friday, Christmas, etc).
03-29-2013, 07:21 PM
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My Ride: 2006 BMW 530I
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The shop must have put your car together during the holidays. lol
Check out the attachment. I hope that will help you out a bit. Don't work on it this Sunday. I think it's another holiday. lol
Check out the attachment. I hope that will help you out a bit. Don't work on it this Sunday. I think it's another holiday. lol
04-01-2013, 09:06 AM
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My Ride: Black 2006 BMW 530i with sport and prem package, staggered 124 wheels, 50% tint, AC Schnitzer aluminum pedals, black interior w/ alum trim set, M style body kit and sound upgrade: Alpine PDX-5, PXE-H660, sub, MBQuart speakers.
does that mean the cheap pumps ($50) are the non-electric ones?
but can I use those in my car?
but can I use those in my car?
04-01-2013, 12:49 PM
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Don't go cheap on the cooling system parts. After a brief search online, mid-$400s is where you are going to end up. Maybe you can search around a bit and save a few bucks, but again, in the past, I have regretted using cheap parts!
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