# BMW water pump replacement; looking for parts and tech contact **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [January 28, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560 "2015-01-28T06:44:10Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/1 "2015-01-28T06:44:10Z")
'06 BMW 330i showing the signs of the inevitable water pump and thermostat replacement. Last night the red overheating light came on, however the car never went into limp mode like many cars have done, and I made it home safely. I’d prefer to find a BMW tech (or an independent shop) capable of this repair. I’ve considered doing it myself, however I would like to stay out of the garage right now. Also want to stay away from the dealer and their rates. On the contrary, anyone dealt with this fix as a DIY? Where did you track parts down from? Reading up on it it looks rather straight forward. Edit: I’ve reached out to Goff and Bracketracer, waiting on replies from them. ---
**Author:** ![Kramer](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/97f17d/32.png) [@Kramer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Kramer)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 6:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/2 "2015-01-28T06:52:23Z")
I used this one [http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7059380](http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7059380) I would suggest doing your oil filter housing gasket at this time as well ---
**Author:** ![Justin](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/justin/32/7459_2.png) [@Justin](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Justin)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/3 "2015-01-28T06:58:25Z")
I’ve done it many times. It’s really not bad to do. I’ll PM you a quote. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 6:59am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/4 "2015-01-28T06:59:32Z")
Yep, that’s the same thread I found, nice write up. Did you snag parts locally? ---
**Author:** ![95dime](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/95dime/32/7514_2.png) [@95dime](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/95dime)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 7:09am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/5 "2015-01-28T07:09:07Z")
you drove home with the red overheat light on? not the smartest thing to do… [pelicanparts.com](http://pelicanparts.com) is where I went for replacement parts. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/6 "2015-01-28T07:22:08Z")
> [@95dime](#): > > you drove home with the red overheat light on? > > not the smartest thing to do… > > [pelicanparts.com](http://pelicanparts.com) is where I went for replacement parts. From when the red light first came on I was 4 miles from home. I pulled off the road immediately, then the red went back to yellow and stayed in the yellow. After a few miles red came back on, pulled over again and shut the car off. 5 minutes later started back up, was 1/2 mile from home at this point and all lights went off and my heat returned from the vents. The car never went into limp mode, the fans weren’t going crazy. This all happened quite quickly, and over a very short period of time. I’m not dumb enough to just keep driving with the red light in my face Coolant reservoir is very low, fluid definitely escaped from here as there’s splashes of coolant around the tank:( ---
**Author:** ![MPD47](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mpd47/32/7383_2.png) [@MPD47](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MPD47)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 7:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/7 "2015-01-28T07:22:11Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > Yep, that’s the same thread I found, nice write up. Did you snag parts locally? [http://www.ecstuning.com/](http://www.ecstuning.com/) > **[Shop Genuine OEM BMW Parts and Accessories | getBMWparts](https://www.getbmwparts.com/)** > > Shop Genuine OEM BMW Parts, Accessories, M Performance, and BMW Lifestyle with deeply discounted wholesale pricing, BMW factory warranty, world class customer support, and fast shipping to your doorstep! Questions? Contact us at... Both are 1 day shipping if they have the items in stock. Lately I’ve found ECS to be a bit more reliable. It’s an easy job, though I totally understand wanting to stay out of the garage. ---
**Author:** ![Mike93](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mike93/32/7325_2.png) [@Mike93](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Mike93)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 7:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/8 "2015-01-28T07:34:06Z")
> [@MPD47](#): > > [http://www.ecstuning.com/](http://www.ecstuning.com/) > [getbmwparts.com](http://getbmwparts.com) > > Both are 1 day shipping if they have the items in stock. Lately I’ve found ECS to be a bit more reliable. > > It’s an easy job, though I totally understand wanting to stay out of the garage. I’ve grown to really like ECS tuning. I just got a message from Justin at Swiderski, he offered a nice rate to fix it, using BMW parts. Most likely the route I’ll take. ---
**Author:** ![llink78](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/llink78/32/8037_2.png) [@llink78](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/llink78)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2015, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/bmw-water-pump-replacement-looking-for-parts-and-tech-contact/271560/9 "2015-01-28T07:36:53Z")
> [@Mike93](#): > > I’ve grown to really like ECS tuning. I just got a message from Justin at Swiderski, he offered a nice rate to fix it, using BMW parts. Most likely the route I’ll take. Good deal, great guy!