Water Pump bad?

[Tiger]

A great point... Bad engine mount would also cause the engine to be 'crooked.'

[John B.]

I'm not the guy with the pump issues. Changed mine once in the 535i 9 years ago & it's still fine.

[Bill R.]

I buy from both BMA & AutohausAZ. Shipping is free on orders of $50 or more at either website. I find some items cheaper at BMA & some at AutoAZ but Patrick at BMA has always treated me very well & usually comes up with the best pricing.

I usually end up buying from Patrick at BMA also. AutohausAZ is more expensive for me and Patrick gets and order to me overnight before 11:00 am usually with the shipping they use. Lately though my local bmw dealer has been cheaper on a lot of parts after the shop discount which is really suprising.

[ScottyWM]

Well, I guess I spoke too soon. The pump is fine, the thermostat was shot. I'd forgotten that I suspected the t-stat some time back when it was running cool (stuck open). But it had fixed itself. Then I guess it started sticking shut. The bearing noise was from the idler pully. Replaced idlers, t-stat, belts and all is fine.

[Tiger]

Good thing it is not the water pump... lol