Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement
04-02-2019, 06:53 AM
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My Ride: 2008 535xi Touring LCI with 45,000 mi - Looking to gather info on more aggressive fitment and stance options.
Model Year: 2008 535xi Touring
Engine: N54
Water Pump and Thermostat Replacement
Hello Fellow 5Series Enthusiasts,
I am replacing my water pump and thermostat on my 08 535xiT. Everything that I seen online and on youtube is pretty much for the RWD iterations of the N54. Unfortunately for the AWD 5 series, the sub frame is right smack in the middle of this. I've heard its possible to extract the water pump and thermostat but with a little bit more work + removing the cooling fan. Does anyone have any tips, links to a good guide, or anything else that can help me out here?
Thanks.
I am replacing my water pump and thermostat on my 08 535xiT. Everything that I seen online and on youtube is pretty much for the RWD iterations of the N54. Unfortunately for the AWD 5 series, the sub frame is right smack in the middle of this. I've heard its possible to extract the water pump and thermostat but with a little bit more work + removing the cooling fan. Does anyone have any tips, links to a good guide, or anything else that can help me out here?
Thanks.
04-02-2019, 04:40 PM
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My Ride: 2007 530XiT BSM/Auburn
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I tried to do mine and yes that subframe brace needs to come off. I gave up and punted. A buddy that works at a dealer did it on a lift and used some crazy flex-head drivers to reach some of the hoses that attach to the fixed pipes in really hard to reach spots. That being said, mine is a 530 so not sure how much more crap is in the way on the 535.
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