BMW F30 N20/N26 Water Pump & Thermostat DIY (328xi, 328i, 528i, Z4, X1, X3, 428i, 228i & more)

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  • ►The modern BMW engine is getting more and more electronically controlled. This includes the water pump found in the N20 and N26 (along with others) engines. Because it is not a belt driven water pump, this job is relatively simple with just a few tools and a little know-how. This job should be done if you are seeing any leaks coming from the water pump or thermostat housing but also if you are seeing fault codes 2E81, 2E82, 2E85.
    Gareth Foley, our BMW Catalog Manager, is back in another video to walk you through the steps of replacing the water pump, thermostat, and faulty plastic upper radiator hose. This flange is known to fail and this job is a perfect opportunity to upgrade to an all aluminum flange to eliminate the problem.
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  • @CastroJordan
    @CastroJordan 3 роки тому +13

    When I replace the water pump, I also do the thermostat. For a few more dollars you can replace all the hoses which have the plastic connectors that get brittle with high mileage. If you are replacing the hoses, the lowest one drill a 1/4” hole and drain cleanly. As it drains take higher connections apart to vent and drain completely.

    • @gottgaame
      @gottgaame Рік тому +5

      Few more hundred dollars lol

  • @carlosgarcia-uz4su
    @carlosgarcia-uz4su 3 роки тому +3

    Excellent explanation you are some kind of professor for tech school peace

  • @Victordamus98
    @Victordamus98 Рік тому +2

    Great video. Unfortunately, my BMW 428 was a pain in the a** due to the steering rack making it difficult to insert my E12 socket. The work around was using a 3/8 ratchet wrench. I was hoping it would be as easy as you showed hahaha.

    • @cristianfrizziero4604
      @cristianfrizziero4604 11 місяців тому

      I'm in the same situation with my 328i F30.... the 2 bottom bolts are pretty unaccessible due to the steering rack!!! I find a very uncomfortable orientation for my ratchet wrench to remove them, but i'm very worry to see if then I'll be able to put them again.....

    • @carlton997
      @carlton997 6 місяців тому

      I installed the top bolt first, and then I used a small 1/4 ratchet with a 1/4-3/8 adapter and a small E12. Take your time, and they go right in

  • @evelincuh1890
    @evelincuh1890 2 роки тому +3

    How can I access the 2 bolts at the bottom?? I have a rwd the subframe covers the bottom of the pump

  • @mathanraj8198
    @mathanraj8198 3 роки тому +2

    Your explanation is good can understand easily will help me to change my water pump in future. Thank you 👍

  • @dwaynebolan2583
    @dwaynebolan2583 3 роки тому +4

    More F30 videos please!

  • @rogervonschleusingen4603
    @rogervonschleusingen4603 Рік тому +1

    BIG FREAKIN JOB, HOLY CRAP !!!

  • @ravewanderer
    @ravewanderer 2 роки тому +2

    If not using a vacuum, do I keep the bleeder screws closed during the self bleeding process? Where does that air go?? Thanks 😊

  • @x3overland632
    @x3overland632 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks Gareth!

  • @velorider562
    @velorider562 7 місяців тому

    Did this today on a non-xdrive and the 2 lower water pump bolts and hidden above the steering motor. The secert is a 10m splines ratcheting wrench and address from behind the subframe. The longer the wrench the better. I used a mountain 10m offset wrench. Thats to abother video for the wrench tip.

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  7 місяців тому

      Great tip, thank you for commenting!

  • @Stxxology
    @Stxxology 3 роки тому +2

    Did you have to remove the sub frame to get the bottom two bolts out

  • @iTsBlue2
    @iTsBlue2 Рік тому +1

    could you guys do a video of this on the f30 335i n55 engine?

  • @DavidWendel
    @DavidWendel 3 роки тому +1

    When you pull the hose how much coolant actually comes out? A gallon, more or less?

  • @farrelchinnappa9484
    @farrelchinnappa9484 9 місяців тому +1

    Hi ,my n20 engine ,water pump keeps running after ive switched off vehicle and drains battery ,i did experience a leaking pipe few days before this i replaced pipe but now i have this problem of the pump continously running ,even if connect a new batter without starting up car the pump starts to run

    • @thabonkuna8588
      @thabonkuna8588 9 місяців тому

      Hi, i have the same problem on my F30 320i 2015. What could be the problem?
      The pump or sensor?

    • @arzenemini9042
      @arzenemini9042 5 місяців тому

      have any of you fixed this? please let me know as this shit is happening to me too @farrelchinnappa9484 @thabonkuna8588

  • @Oceansky521
    @Oceansky521 2 роки тому +1

    On the 320i do I need to drop the power steering to have better access to the bottom bolts?

  • @Drtbiker88
    @Drtbiker88 3 роки тому +2

    Can you please do the same how to for an F30?335i xDrive too? Thank you

  • @digiilovo9177
    @digiilovo9177 3 роки тому +2

    I appreciate you Mr Foley

  • @mdang3662
    @mdang3662 Місяць тому

    Can you please help... My car BMW 2014 X3 F25 the Electric Water Pump Bleeding was working fine twice. Then, it stop after I used the Blue Devil Head Gasket Sealer. The Engine getting hot. So, I changed the Thermostat and clean out the Reservoir Tank. Same issue. Should I change the Water Pump? Is there fuse that I should check?
    I got 3 Codes:
    1) CD9010
    LIN, Message: Electric Coolant Pump: Missing.
    DTC Status: Current
    2) 1A2004
    Electric Fan, Actuating Wire: Line Disconnection
    DTC Status: Current
    3) 1A2002
    Electric Fan, Actuating Wire: Short Circuit to Ground
    DTC Status: Current
    Please help :) Thank you & God Bless

  • @cristianfrizziero4604
    @cristianfrizziero4604 11 місяців тому

    Is there any possibility to check the pump functioning by applying 12V directly to the pins, without removing it? The bleed procedure is not working in my case but i'm not still sure it is failing.... any idea?

  • @TranquilRide
    @TranquilRide 2 роки тому +2

    16:27 reinstalling thermostat

  • @JP-vs1ys
    @JP-vs1ys 2 місяці тому

    good lord...cameraman....steady on.

  • @theoverlord6437
    @theoverlord6437 3 роки тому +1

    i changed both water pump and thermostat and the radiator fan is still full blast

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому

      Have you checked the temp sensor connected to the fan?

    • @theoverlord6437
      @theoverlord6437 3 роки тому

      @@fcpeuro actually....it is working now...looks like computer needed to relearn

    • @theoverlord6437
      @theoverlord6437 3 роки тому

      @@fcpeuro location of the temp sensor, please

  • @Turbowagon
    @Turbowagon 2 роки тому +1

    Coolant used to taste sweet. The bittering agents have been added over the years to discourage pets from drinking it and dying.

  • @redihoxha2940
    @redihoxha2940 2 роки тому

    I have check the engine light on my 328i 2013, first when I've test with obd2 shows a lin bus error, CD8E10, CD8E12 I've replaced the accumulator regulator anything has been changed. then added CD9010 and 1D2404. A mechanic told me that the pump communication module blocks the signal puts the whole network in emergency and turns on the check engine for that the water pump should replace. He disconnected the water pump and the check engine light stayed off. Should I replace the water pump?

  • @user-fo6iu7ti8x
    @user-fo6iu7ti8x 5 місяців тому

    Can a bad pump cause a missing lin code

  • @argieary
    @argieary Рік тому

    Sir, may I ask, I have just replaced the Bmw f30 320 i water pump, I tried blading it with the tutorial sir, the water pump therapy doesn't turn on, is there any other way, sir?

  • @jvkelee
    @jvkelee 3 роки тому

    Can we get some B46/48 engine (F48) repairs and maintenance videos - like transmission fluid change, diff fluid change.

  • @argieary
    @argieary Рік тому

    Sir, can I ask, my BMW is F30 320i, yesterday I replaced the thermostart after it was finished I was bleeding but the water pump didn't drain the liquid into the reservoir tube, I have followed the steps, are there any other problems on my BMW?

  • @Abdalrhman_Kilesee
    @Abdalrhman_Kilesee 6 місяців тому

    Excellent 👌

  • @hlatsem
    @hlatsem 2 роки тому +1

    Excellent video, thank you so much. It is extremely helpful.

  • @JR-tl8tg
    @JR-tl8tg 3 місяці тому

    would this be the same for F34? Thanks

  • @01wesleyduarte
    @01wesleyduarte Рік тому

    hello!! can i change the straight connector for square connector on the electric water pump? The pumps are the same as the N20 engine with different connectors. I've seen you do this with the high pump connectors.

  • @Stxxology
    @Stxxology 3 роки тому

    Ordered a new water pump off FCP but the Only thing I’m struggling with is trying to get the back two bolts out. Not sure how you got them did you take out anything else to get to the two bolts?

  • @Adam-jq6xl
    @Adam-jq6xl 3 роки тому

    I've seen other people drain the coolant from the lower radiator hose as well as the water pump. Is that necessary, or is draining from the water pump all that's needed?

  • @gtgt525
    @gtgt525 7 місяців тому

    How to program a new water pump to a BMW 328 xi

  • @sylvesterjohns9610
    @sylvesterjohns9610 Рік тому

    Nice video

  • @dogchainsaw3923
    @dogchainsaw3923 3 роки тому

    Hey FCP euro. I recently just picked up a 1995 Audi UrS6, and I want to do the timing belt change. Can you make a DIY video on it plz? Thank you.

  • @nuttr2611
    @nuttr2611 2 роки тому +1

    The BMW service center is quoting 18 hours of labor for this on a 2015 X1 …

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  2 роки тому

      You can do it!

  • @parthdinubhai
    @parthdinubhai 2 роки тому

    if you plan to do this on an f34, be prepared, the water pump alignment is a huge pain

  • @Enthusiast_Plus
    @Enthusiast_Plus 9 місяців тому

    The assumption is the hoses are replaced as well during this service interval?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  8 місяців тому

      Correct!

  • @mascho22
    @mascho22 7 місяців тому

    question please: Could the vacuum leak test detect a (coolant) head gasket leak if there was one present?

    • @allisonspringer8152
      @allisonspringer8152 7 місяців тому

      Technically it can but it would be difficult to know that the leak is actually coming from the leaky head gasget.
      If you had a coolant pressure tester and pressured the system you can pull the plugs and get a camera in the cylinders to see if any coolant got in the cylinders.
      Multiple ways to check a bad head gasget

    • @allisonspringer8152
      @allisonspringer8152 7 місяців тому +1

      Technically it can but it would be difficult to know that the leak is actually coming from the leaky head gasget.
      If you had a coolant pressure tester and pressured the system you can pull the plugs and get a camera in the cylinders to see if any coolant got in the cylinders.
      Multiple ways to check a bad head gasget

  • @aldrichchua9298
    @aldrichchua9298 2 роки тому

    Do you need to take of the belt?

  • @victoriadaly8734
    @victoriadaly8734 3 роки тому +2

    Do you have to remove the subframe

    • @brandoncarter707
      @brandoncarter707 3 роки тому

      No you do not need to remove the subframe

    • @Stxxology
      @Stxxology 3 роки тому

      If you guys happened to do this how’d you get the bottom two bolts out? Seems super tight

    • @Stxxology
      @Stxxology 3 роки тому

      @@brandoncarter707
      ?

    • @Man-Up-G
      @Man-Up-G 3 роки тому

      @@Stxxology Any update on those two bolts? Going to be tackling this job tomorrow…yay

    • @amiteshwarsachdeva7467
      @amiteshwarsachdeva7467 Рік тому +1

      @@Man-Up-G hi bro i think our cars are rhd did u figure it out?

  • @Orlandobori
    @Orlandobori 3 роки тому +3

    At what mileage does this part tend to fail on the f30 n20

    • @slscamg
      @slscamg 3 роки тому +2

      I’ve seen anywhere from 30k miles all the way to people with 120k stating they are on the original one. My N55 is at 91k miles and still going strong.

    • @john-vy1ml
      @john-vy1ml 3 роки тому +3

      Mine just failed at 102k

    • @anggasss
      @anggasss 3 роки тому +2

      mine 115k miles still going strong

    • @jnorriect
      @jnorriect 3 роки тому +2

      Mine just failed at 125k. Just past the extended warranty

    • @zeroyon4562
      @zeroyon4562 3 роки тому

      @@jnorriectOof, how typical though.

  • @joeblow4795
    @joeblow4795 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video even though cameraman blows. "We will take off this bolt and this bolt." Cameraman stays on your face. "As you can see, the hoses start to collspse" Cameraman stays on your face; quick glace at out-of-focus hose, then back to your face.

    • @Jayjohnson0831
      @Jayjohnson0831 7 місяців тому

      Right? Lmfao horrible video. Doesn’t mention how much coolant to add, and said the coolant was 50/50 coolant and anti freeze, did he mean coolant and water??

  • @davidbarlow7955
    @davidbarlow7955 3 роки тому +1

    Hose damage on deep vacuum ?

    • @biz4twobiz463
      @biz4twobiz463 3 роки тому +1

      Nope. It's actually the preferred method these days.

  • @MarioDallaRiva
    @MarioDallaRiva 3 роки тому +1

    Great instructional, Gareth. Thanks!
    Camera work was awesome.
    That air filter box looked like a meat smoker! Mmmm, ribs....
    ?: When should the coolant hoses be replaced, realistically? Age? Mileage?? Thanks.

  • @darth_art2101
    @darth_art2101 2 роки тому

    Why is my steering rack in the way. I can’t get to those bottom bolts on the pump

    • @darth_art2101
      @darth_art2101 2 роки тому

      Well I had to unbolt the rack and move it a bit out of the way to get to the bolts. It’s the only way…in case anyone runs into a similar rack

  • @Pislui
    @Pislui 3 роки тому +3

    I was there while you where filming :D

    • @Kurisutof4
      @Kurisutof4 3 роки тому

      I guess it was during summer because he feels so hot

    • @Pislui
      @Pislui 3 роки тому

      actually was last week

  • @TranquilRide
    @TranquilRide 2 роки тому +1

    8:58 thermostat removal

  • @mrrepoo
    @mrrepoo 2 роки тому

    Where is the fuse for this??!

  • @johnclark7406
    @johnclark7406 3 роки тому

    Gareth,
    Which is easier? Doing this job on the N55 or these N26/20's?
    Imo the N55 looks easier even though you really need to be under the vehicle.

    • @YTuberosity
      @YTuberosity 2 роки тому

      I would say the N20 looks easier given the N55 is so tightly packaged.

    • @Oceansky521
      @Oceansky521 2 роки тому

      I'm having a heck of a time getting bottom bolts out..have steering in way. He must be showing on xdrive

  • @philiplee7604
    @philiplee7604 3 роки тому +2

    Gareth, Did you pre-mix the coolant concentrate ( 50/50 ratio ) with demineralised water as per offical BMW factory recommendation?
    As always, an impressive tutorial!

  • @rayl3329
    @rayl3329 Рік тому

    Hello, Is the vacuum procedure absolutely necessary?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  Рік тому

      Hi Ray, it just helps in filling the system a bit easier, you can run the self-bleed procedure on the water pump a few times to reach the same goal without that tool!

    • @rayl3329
      @rayl3329 Рік тому

      @@fcpeuro Thank you!!

  • @denniskongvongsai3921
    @denniskongvongsai3921 3 роки тому

    is there a similar video for n55?

    • @fcpeuro
      @fcpeuro  3 роки тому +1

      Corrently we have one for the coolant inlet flange, but I'll pass along the idea to get it in the que!

  • @05kittycat1
    @05kittycat1 3 роки тому

    Hi I had the code P0597 come up and I just purchased the thermostat off of FCP and starting to gather everything to replace it but I noticed my lower radiator hose is collapsed, is this associated with this code or should I be worried about the radiator?

    • @parthdinubhai
      @parthdinubhai 2 роки тому

      I have the same code with no hose collapse

    • @05kittycat1
      @05kittycat1 2 роки тому +1

      @@parthdinubhai I would definitely try replacing your thermostat as soon as you can and don’t drive your vehicle or start it and if you attempt doing it yourself make sure your battery is in good health because you will need it for the bleeding process

  • @renanperez1616
    @renanperez1616 Рік тому

    I’m driving a 320xdrive bmw2015 and my dashboard shows a massage (engine overheating )but my temperature gage is not showing overheating
    And the engine lose power I don’t know if it is the water pump or thermostat. What has to do engine loosing power in relationships to water pump. Thanks

    • @nosurrinda420
      @nosurrinda420 3 місяці тому

      Did you resolve this mines doing the same I think it’s my water pump at this point

    • @renanperez1616
      @renanperez1616 3 місяці тому

      @@nosurrinda420 yes.
      I had to replace water pump.

    • @nosurrinda420
      @nosurrinda420 3 місяці тому

      Where did you purchase your water pump I got mine at rock auto coming in on Sunday

    • @nosurrinda420
      @nosurrinda420 3 місяці тому

      And the water pump resolve your issue

    • @renanperez1616
      @renanperez1616 3 місяці тому

      @@nosurrinda420 yes water pump Solve the issue I purchased @ dealer bmw
      Don’t buy refurbished

  • @dronevisiontechnologies2710
    @dronevisiontechnologies2710 3 роки тому

    Can a bad water pump cause mixture codes on e90 n52? I can't get rid of three codes. 2e85, 29e0, and 29e1 mixture control rich condition. Pumps seems to work fine but definitely is rich i can I can smell it sometimes. If The water pump is bad Our place it no problem I just don't wanna buy a pump that I don't need so Any opinions would be fantastic and appreciated, thanks

    • @johnclark7406
      @johnclark7406 3 роки тому

      Drivetrain warning and/or engine fan constantly running are signs of a failing water pump. They tend to fail slowly.

  • @jessebarraza6039
    @jessebarraza6039 3 роки тому

    👍👍

  • @topflightmechanic8692
    @topflightmechanic8692 3 роки тому +1

    Don't worry about sweating I sweat profusely all the time I don't know if it's because I drink or have a high metabolism

  • @Jayjohnson0831
    @Jayjohnson0831 7 місяців тому

    Garett why you so outa breath man? Are you okay??

  • @AW-gj4ji
    @AW-gj4ji 3 роки тому

    While this task is doable at home, I do think the mechanicals at the garage does deserve at least 500$ for the labor here(excluding parts).

  • @gregwei8663
    @gregwei8663 3 роки тому

    I can't jack up the car DIY.