Water Pump Brand Conversation

[bigjae46]

Just ordered me a Genuine pump. Who's paying $400+?

It's only money

[Obioban]

Not gonna lie... I ordered 2.

[fattycharged]

Not gonna lie... I ordered 2.

Where'd you order from? Best I can find is $315 online

[PurelliCondoms]

I figure for now I will probably get one from FCP while replacements are still available.

[Obioban]

Where'd you order from? Best I can find is $315 online

FCP. I’ll return one a decade from now 🤪

[PSUEng]

I got a pump/gasket kit at my dealer for $345.

[bimmerfan08]

I got a pump/gasket kit at my dealer for $345.

What's the warranty on a dealer-sourced pump?

[ac427]

What's the warranty on a dealer-sourced pump?

It's 2 years on most parts from BMW, at least it is in Europe.

[ac427]

The cost of the pump has actually reduced over time. I remember they were £400 around 14 years ago and they are around £260 now.

[bimmerfan08]

It's 2 years on most parts from BMW, at least it is in Europe.

Thanks. This is what I recall, but wasn't sure if it had adjusted.

[6speedS54]

just replaced mine with OE at 123K roughly, bearing was making noise. Bought from eEuroparts

[BlueBimmers]

Good intell here thanks. What about brands for radiator and thermostat, any suggestions/warnings? TIA.

[0-60motorsports]

Why do i feel like trying a magnetti mirelli one this summer LOL

[TTKlaus]

Saleri is junk! Mine started to go out after only a few thousand miles. I just received a bmw pump to install. The way I see it now: the plastic impeller is supposed to flow better, it is lighter and it is better balanced. This also means less rotational mass, bearing will last much longer. Less mass, just like lighter pistons and lighter flywheel = more performance.

Klaus

[bigjae46]

Why do i feel like trying a magnetti mirelli one this summer LOL

Because you like living life on the edge.

Usually cavitation is what destroys centrifugal pumps in industrial uses. Rarely does an impeller or end plate go bad. The shaft seal is what normally goes first.