BMW 5 Series F10 - Water Pump / Coolant Pump and Thermostat Replacement - N55 DIY - 2011 535i F10
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- Few notes:
1. Bleeding instructions at 30m00s courtesy of FCP Euro (copied from their product page)
2. Be sure to put coolant in mixed 50-50 with distilled water. I did not show that step. Do this BEFORE you attempt to bleed the system.
3. You will need this video too during the process.
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4. Without any videos and specific instructions, this job took about 8 hours.
Best auto DIYs I've seen yet. Perfectly articulate descriptions of all the tool sizes, tricks and techniques along the way through the job. You really cover well all the little unexpected things that happen along the way. Also, great job actually showing video of all maneuvers, no matter how insignificant they may seem. Those are the ones that I get stuck on sometimes. Thanks man. Awesome!!
You were smart by buying these parts from FCP euro the lifetime warranty is priceless
Thanks for putting this video together. My wife's 2012 535i was overheating and I used this video to replace the water pump and thermostat. Perfect step by step instructions saved me time and money. Thank you again
Good to hear. You're welcome!
RE/MAX Of Greensboro | Michael Jones | Realtor how long did it take you?
Maybe 3 or 4 hours total. I took my time and made sure everything was right but I would pause the video do the step and then play and do that until the end.
Thank you very much for your video! I just changed the water pump and thermostat on a 2011 535I. I had no idea exactly where to start and after finding your video I was able to do it myself and save a couple grand instead of letting the BMW dealership do it. So again, thank you very much!
You're welcome, very happy to help!
Your narration is absolutely superb! Great DIY and I thank you for it tremendously.
Thank you for this video! I own a 2011 f10 with the N55. Currently at 75K miles but so far the pump has not been an issue. But I will definitely be coming back to your video.
Hows the car been so far?
C.K I wanted to give a special thank you for the effort on this video, I was able to complete the process today by going through your videos and taking my time throughout the process. I bought the bmw from a bmw dealer here in Houston last week and the day after it started to overheat. I took it back but they didn’t want to fix it as it was an as is warranty. I was not willing to pay 1200 for the wp replacement so I did it myself thanks to you. All the best brother ✊🏽
Glad i could help Don. My pleasure. Giving back to the community feels great. I also got a tonne of help from BMW forums.
Thanks man for a great detailed video. I replaced my pump and thermostat today. Tomorrow will put the coolant in and bleed..hopefully no leaks!
I've owned many BMW's in the past but doing this job was about 7/10
Thanks for the video. I had only my thermostat go out but I wasn’t sure at the time so I replaced both the pump and thermostat. It’s a pain but it’s doable.
Perfect time to change the sway bar bushings
Power steering you also removed? I can’t access water pomp bolts because of it
Great video! I replaced my water pump and no more overheating issues. Video was a ton of help. I got the pump to come all the way out from the bottom of the car and I did it reversed to get the new one in.
I gotta say I had your video up on the big screen and did this today on my '12 535. Pretty sure you saved me thousands by doing it myself vs the dealer. High five and "this buds for you!"
You're welcome!!
@@yogi799 did you ever get a quote from BMW on what it would cost to have them do it?
@@hairyferry no, because i avoid dealer at all cost. part of it is the cost itself, and the other half is utter distrust of any mechanic who makes a living by messing with my car. once they disassemble, it's as easy as: "oh, btw, while we were in there we noticed X and Y should also be replaced, and it would cost Z to do it, but you will save a lot while we're already in there" LOL. Not to mention the parts alone cost around $400 and the dealer would likely not accept your parts. So they would sell you theirs, here in Canada they'd be AT LEAST twice as much as the aftermarket stuff (same product though!). So as you and someone else below said correctly... Probably a $1-2k savings combined.
@@hairyferry your guess is most likely right because on my other video, oil filter housing gasket replacement, we do it for the cost of gaskets alone and a few guys commented below that video that they were quoted in the neighbourhood of 1500-2000 (our cost 100-200)...
@@hairyferry my quote this week for approx 1200 dollars
Mine hasn't gone out yet, but the heater control valve did! I had coolant on the garage floor. Took it to a BMW guy that I have gone to for over 20 years.
Excellent step by step DIY video!
"So there's a quick disconnect connector, and I'm using my best friend here, this guy right here" 😂
One trick I learned...those coolant connectors you struggled with on the thermostat (13:21 on the video) come off very easily with heat. Either a heat gun on the lowest setting or a hair dryer on high should be enough. The plastic hose connector heats and expands before the flange you’re trying to take it off of and it slides right off...prying not necessary
There's a test that I could do where the ignition is on the engine is off I hold down the gas for 12 seconds and if I hear a specific rattling sound it's clear indications that the water pump is bad or if it's flushing itself with the cap off for 10 or 12 minutes it's an indication that the water pump is still good.
Great video.
I own a 2011 535i Xdrive.
Just recently my fan started blowing very loud, I was told that it could be three different things that need to be replaced or all three.
1. Coolant temperature sensor
2. Thermostat
3. Water pump
Everyone says the fail right around 70K miles. I was hoping to get more...bought a cable and read the codes - says pump was going bad so did the job today. Replaced the thermostat and pump. Tomorrow will bleed system and see if all the codes go away - but mine same symptom as yours...fan cycling a lot especially when the car was cold.
What did you actual replaced? i have have issue
Protect your radiator fins from getting damaged.
When pulling the water pump out from the top, place a sheet of cardboard over the radiator.
Thanks for the video, just replaced my thermostat and water pump on a 12 535i at 60k.. fyi you can get the water pump out from under the car.
Makara Srey Did you remove the fan to replace your thermostat?
Christian Paredes
Yes
Makara Srey hey is replacing the water pump under warranty
I did mines to for a 13 535i but for some reason the check engine light came on and it still says I need a new thermostat any help?
@@brianhernandez1134you may need to change your thermostat.
I so do appreciate your video I'm having this issue and called BMW and the price they told me that will cost is so ridiculous those idiots they're giving a bad name to the BMW cause they're uneducated and they will just depend on what the computer saying. Again thank you so much for this video I have been looking for videos that can show the operation but I will stop looking after your video cause it's giving every details
You are Amazing Mister
Thank you !
thanx for the info. It would be great to tell what the fault code is regarding to this coolant pump.
What is the name of the orange hose lower part of radiator?
Did you find the name of it ?
How was the water pump replacement kit from fcp?
so why are you using non metric tools....?
I have xDrive and Dynamic drive.... it is not that easy. Any tips?
My question to you sir is after 12 minutes, do I just put the cap back on and start the car or is there another step because all the videos that I have watched don't really explain what to do after 10 or 12 minutes of testing.
the full answer is provided in the video. if you start from 30:20, you will see it. run the pump, let it finish, top up the fluid and close, done.
After doing the job without removing steering rack, would you reconsider removing it if you had to do it again? Seems like it might make access easier. Thanks for video - nice camera work.
Ron Mac absolutely not. I hate removing extra parts if I don't have to. So, no, would do it exactly the same
Hello, nice video. I planned to change my waterpump preventive. I found a new continental waterpump, but they say I have to program the new pump. Or will it work without programming. Only put the electrical on and it will work?
Gooskers1 you have to bleed it from air. As shown in the video. No programming required although it seems like you're doing some programming when you begin the bleeding process
just did this same repair .. ABSOLUTELY YES, unbolt the steering rack (do not remove it) .. this frees up a ton of working space.
Nope, I did it fine without removing steering rack
Wouldn't it be easier to take off bumper with radiator?
I think taking of the bumper would be very time consuming and a bit of a nightmare. think about all the connectors on the inside of the bumper, wheel well rubber pieces holding it all together, etc. probably 30 screws at least. plus very bulky and hard to manage. i'd pass. Plus then you'd still have the condenser in your way possibly etc.
I have a fault code 138501 in a BMW 528 2.0. Someone can help me how to fix it???
Would you happen to know where the coolant temp sensor is located. 2013 535i n55
No idea, unfortunately.
there is a public website that shows diagrams for all parts in your car. i suggest looking there and just searching for that term. you might find the right diagram and get your answers. good luck
My dad sold his bmw because of that idiot water pump. The pump broken down on a highway so they got the car pulled. Now I can see that actually selling a 5.20 was a mistake as besides getting stuck on highway, it was a legendary car. I hope one day I can buy this kind of car for "myself" with my "own" money. Done with my dad's sillyness.
True, selling the car because of one well know (at this time) issue is irrational. plus the pump gave months of warning signs in my case! the fan would spin hard weeks before the job was due and the car overheated. so i am guessing your dad probably ignored or was unaware of these signs. i wish all failures were that announced. that said, Japanese cars have water pumps that last 15 years with no issues. 7 years for this one is a joke. hope the aftermarket one will last 10+ yrs
@@yogi799 BMW engines are high performance and get extremely hot especially with these turbo charged engines and the cooling system seems to fail quickly due to the extreme amount of heat and workload it's under. By 70k miles the thermostat and water has had enough if you drive the car hard but if it's been driving normal most its life you can get it to 90k-115k before these fail. You can't compare a BMW to a Honda or Toyota which are basic little engines with nothing really in them. Also to the guy who sold his BMW due to the water pump failure your dad is an idiot and I'm sure whoever you sold the car to thought you were an idiot after he replaced the water pump the car is perfectly fine.
Do you know by chance if the Xdrive model is any different?
not sure, but i would imagine the main/only difference would be half shafts (drive axles), and other front drive parts in the front obstructing access. so check it out. if you can see what i can see, then you should be fine. good luck
This video is accurate for xdrive models
We’re did u buy this part
FCP Euro as shown at the start of the video with full details.
at what mileage should I replace the water pmup and thermostat?
around 70K - my 2012 535i has 74K
@@wadeconner3200 how is your 535i doing?
You are using the wrong antifreeze. Using the wrong antifreeze will damage electronic water pump. Antifreeze needs to be blue. Not green.
No it just has to have the right compounds, colour doesn't matter but the formula does.
How long dose it take to do ? I have to do my where can I get the good part
parts in the video at the beginning. takes... well, read the description... with the video , if you know DIY well, maybe under 5-6 hrs?
I started around 11am - quit at 5pm - only thing left tomorrow is to go get some distlled water and fill up coolant system and bleed. Then button up including putting the sway bar back on. There was a trip to Harbor freight in this time. I also wasted an hour or so looking for the right tools. If I did it again, It would only take a 3 hours!
The fucking top bolt is stopping me
BMW electric water pump-a guaranteed dealer profit center! Really, they could have located this pump at the top of the engine-what a stupid design.
Gene Kelly
It’s a very stupid design, It’s the dealers cash cow...A water pump costing almost $500 is ridiculous!
I fucking hate this car, so ass to fix, I had trouble with that stupid last hose and doesn’t come off, almost fainted trying to pull it.
True. One of the reasons I never wanted to work on it again. Nightmare jobs and so soon into ownership. But honestly, replacing my starter on a 2010 F150 is just as hard. Unreal the design on some of these cars.