by "John Carrier" <jxc2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
Apr 19, 2008 at 07:05 AM
"carver audain" <twotrinis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> wrote in message
news:j6RNj.13288$Q53.5628@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> All,
>
> I have a 99 328I with 140,000 miles reasonably trouble free so far.
> Should I pre-emptively replace the water original pump and at what
> mileage? Otto at Bavarian Autos****ts thinks I should. Anyone out there
> has an opinion or recommendation, or some experience? I plan to keep
the
> car until it dies because simply cannot afford to replace cars unless
> there is a very very good reason.
>
> Thanks for all responses.
Mike Miller, the tech guru for Roundel and Bimmer mag, suggests replacing
the water pump at 60K. It's not that expensive unless you go with the
Stewart aftermarket pump which allegedly is made to a much higher standard
(roughly 3 times the cost).
R / John
