BMW E46 Water Pump Replacement 6 Cylinder With Tips And Tricks 

I appreciate that the normal snafus that occur during maintenance (stuck bolts, dropped tools, stuck hoses, etc.) are not edited out of the video. Very helpful videos.

Thank you. Great thread. The trick to get the pump off works great. You can also use the two screws that hold down the air box to push the water pump away from the engine block. Turns out they are the same thread and the perfect length.

Thanks to your video I was able to replace the water pump on my 323i in less than 3 hours by myself without any previous mechanical experience. Great instructional video, great job!

Thank you for your video! You saved me 800$ !!! My water pump went on my 2003 x5 3L. So happens that I was pretty strapped for cash at the time. I called the mechanic and they wanted almost 900$ with tax. After I watched your video I had the confidence to do it my self. I got the pump for 98$ plus tax! Now my car is back on the road. And I'm very thankful for your video for without it I wouldn't have the ability to get it done. God bless you and your family!

Thank you for taking the time to do this video.. you are a hero to many.. changed the water pump on mine today. Took me 2 hours but without your video I wouldn’t have tackled it.. thanks again dude....

Dude. You're my hero lol. I am replacing my fan, fan clutch, water pump and pulleys tomorrow on my 99 323i and was a little worried if i would get through it with these step by step pics on the forums. You just gave me alot of peace of mind and saved me some potential issues. Thanks a ton!

Excellent step by step directions! I'm a chick and I did this replacement myself. lol Thank you so much.

This is one of the best video I have ever seen. The description of your step-by-step process is concise and clear. Thank you for sharing with us your know-how and expertise.

Forget batman, forget superman. I have a new hero and he's saved me a small fortune showing me how to do this fix myself. Kudos to you my friend you're on my Christmas card list.

Excellent video! Shop quoted me 1.8 hrs. Did it in 1 hr 15 min. Had everything I needed before I started the job ( like the T50 torx) thx to your instruction.

This is SOOOO usefull. Im planning to get an e46 6cyl and this videos plus the bently bmw guide i got are gonna make repairing the car easy as hell

This is the best water pump video period

Hey! I just saw your video and I will be watching it again tomorrow, following step by step to replace my water pump. This video is very detailed, and you do a great job of explaining each procedure. Also, you understand that visibility is important and don't let the camara, your own hands or even shadows obstruct what it is you are doing. Kudos on that! I will keep you updated as to how it all works out.

I was able to do the job,excellent step by step instructions... Thanks alot!

This was great. Yoou explained it so well, that I only needed to see it once! I changed my water pump earlier today, bled the system and my car is running serene! I had a damaged impeller and the bearing was shot. This made it simple. I appreciate it!

Excellent Video shows depth of what to do and what not to do on a BMW thank you once again for your expert abilities.

I think that's the best video that the describes the process in such a detail, step by step. Thank you for all the efforts and for placing the camera so that it's visible all the time. Most people would just put it somewhere on top or aside. I am going to replace the water pump on my E39 528i.

Thanks again! This is the second of your videos that I watch, really helpful, those not likes i am sure are from mechanics

Wow, what an excellent step by step procedure for replacing Radiator,Water pump and other parts connected with cooling system. Thank you for the education and saving me monies for repairs. Sincerrely, Tsarles Dalipac

very good step by step directions and tips im gonna order the parts off e bay hopefully theyl be back sometime this week il let u now how I get on thank u very much.

Busted knuck in 3-2-1 13:37 - Thanks for a great video by the way.

"Oh, there goes my light again" :-) This was a very good video. I thank you very much!

This video made the job incredibly easy. Thank you very much!!

Very awesome explanation. By far the best best video concerning this. Thanks for time and dedication.

Outstanding, especially for the mechanic's tip on how to break thing free using the extra long screws. You need your own show like Eric the Car Guy.

Thank you Thank you Thank you. One of the best tutorials I've ever seen.

Thank you for all the tips! I have watched at least 5 vids and your is the best.

This is the best BMW tutorial that i have ever seen. Really thank you for making this awesome video.

Hello and Thankyou Very Much !!! Extremely Balanced and professionally done video on the water pump process. The little tips are also fantastic.... a bonus of years of experience most of us weekend warriors don't have. The only add you might expand on is to differentiate the diagnoses of a failed pump vs. a bad tensioner bearing noise? I'm about to dig into the job and was trying to isolate the actual noise....Just started making the dry, whistling bearing noise...2005 330ic auto 64,000 miles. In any case Im ready based on the confidence you gave me . Respectfully Deane

Thanks for an excellent video. I removed my E46 water pump and found all the tips and tricks were spot on. M y new WP is due by mail tomorrow, and will refer back to this video again.

Magnifico tutorial amigo,, bien explicado paso a paso;,muchas gracias desde España

Thx man! Your tutorial helped me.

Excellent video, thanks!

This is very helpful, if you have a bad water pump, does it affect the heater core -- as in no heat? I've had a continuous leak on my Z4 (M54) when it gets cold during storage. The coolant tank never leaks all the way, and it appears to be coming from near the middle of the bay. Going to pull the electric fan and check for leaking.

Thanks for a great video. my car has almost 90.000 miles. Do i have to replace the thermostat and hate pump? I have a 530i 2007. tks

Excellent Video, thanks for sharing

Good job your video explained itall did my brothers beamer water pump today thanks to your video it went flawless thanks and hellva job

Awesome presentation. Very clear explanation for DIY work Thank you.

You are wheeeeyyyy too awesome. Thx soooo much you were a great help!!!!

Great video. I loved it. I have 2000 740il and it's heating up. temp gauge goes from mid to just before red but never on red. I bled it and added more water. drove it and same problem except water came out of somewhere. I waited 4 hours and I put in gallon and half. water stayed in and drove it home 2 miles away. Don't know what to do. I can change thermostat or water pump if I have to. what you suggest.

Really nice work and greatly appreciated info.

Very good video, instructional was very easy and explanatory.

Sweet! You're the best!

Very useful and easy to see instruction.. thank you

1st class, clear instructions very pro. Not quite my BMW, I have a 97 Z3 1.9 and try DIY often to save on costs. I probably need to replace the water pump, since I recently bought the car and it has no service history. Your video has encouraged me to attempt it. Thanks

very good video, from mexico thanks

what a good video, thanks a lot

FANTASTIC POINT BY POINT INSTRUCTIONS WELL DONE

Gr8 job. Love this video love it

Sir, thank you for a very informative video. Very professional.

thanks for your help

THZ SO MUCH FOR THAT VIDEO, EVEN MY DOG CAN DO THAT, ALL WE HAVE TO DO IT'S TO TAKE CARE WITH EVERY SINGL3 PART OF THE ENGINE, EASY TO FOLLOW, WHEN I GET MINE 323I IM GOIN TO LET YOU KNOW, BYE!

i like the fact that you took your time to explain each process. well done.i will like to have your email so i could ask more question when i do my own repairs

Excellent video. You made it really easy for me to replace my water pump. My car over heated on me and unfortunately I didnt pull over right away the valve cover bolts come loose which causes oil to spray everywhere. Do you have a video on how to replace the gasket and valve cover?

Hiya, love your videos. Can you advise me here in England please. I've got a 2002 E46 Coupe and recently I heard rattling in what I thought was the engine. Shortly after I had to stop the car because the fan belt had exploded again. I changed the fan belt last year knowing that I'll have to change it yearly because I could not find a dumper to replace the damaged dumper. However, while taking the fan and the housing of I realized the water pump pulley was broken and the water pump itself was unsteady to the touch. After taking it apart I noticed that some of the ball bearings had been dislodged and here is where alarm bells raised it's ugly head. Was the rattling i heard earlier due to dislodged bits and bobs from the water pump itself ? and if so was course of action should I take to clear the debris from wherever it has unfortunately been lodged ? Any advice would be helpful please ?

EXCELLENT THANK YOU

This is so much easier to replace than the ones on the new N54/N55 motors.

Great video, very detailed. I'm at 132K miles on my 02 325i. Just had my water pump replaced. Mechanic uncovered a small vacuum leak (thank god). Change the oil about every 6500 miles. Anything else preventative you could recommend? Any fuel or oil adds etc. to look for? Basically, any preventative maintenance advice you could give that the regular person doesn't think of, let me know! Thanks!!

hello , good instructional ... min 23-24 you're mentioning the Pipe that runs under the intake manifold ( that can become clogged from overheating, and Not allow heat into the cabin ) - !!! How to clean that Pipe ?! , or replace ? , what is the terminology for te Pipe ... thank you in advance

great video man you def helped me $$$$$$ saved me allot

Great video, do I need to drain my coolant in order to replace my water pump? Or can I just remove the water pump and top up after I replace it. Thanks

Very helpful video. I have a problem. I changed my thermostat and now my temp goes to red in 15 minutes at idle and later the coolant leaks from the radiator cap. Can this cause by a bad water pump or bad coolant sensor? Thanks.

Thanks for taking the time to make and post the video, grate job, it's very informative...A+! Liked & subbed! I have the same exact engine so I'll sure will be following on any DIY jobs! Thanks again!!!!!

Most helpful tutorial I've seen and very well detailed. Thanks a lot

My pump was leaking through the bearings, I replace it and the problem went away.. However I now have a knocking sound that it's definitely coming from the pump area.. Not sure if I didn't install it properly or just got a lemon.. Anyways, thanks for the video, really helpful..

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Will this work for a 2000 323i?

Will this work on 330 Ci 2002 BMW

damn mines a manual e36 without electric fan

About to do this, and no I'm necessary music, 80 inch pound would doit

32 mm./ 10 mm