by "news RR" <chaching@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Apr 20, 2008 at 08:30 PM
isnt the 60k replace the case with the older plastic impeller's ?
i think the metal ones will last to 100k +
my old plastic one failed at 77k .luckily no pieces went into the engine.
"John Carrier" <jxc2@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "carver audain" <twotrinis@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> > 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
>
>
