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#3884 of 4446 Re: 2008 328i Fuel Pump Recall [ericlau01] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2008 (8:11 am)
Replying to: ericlau01 (May 25, 2008 4:47 pm) this may be what he's referring to--it's not a recall (which are mandatory replacements for safety) but rather a Technical Service Bulletin, an advisory for dealers.   http://www.bmwtis.com/tsb/bulletins/bulletin_graphic_temp/B125506g.htm Replies to this message: ponytrekker (May 26, 2008 8:24 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 8:33 am) shipo (May 26, 2008 11:00 am)
#3885 of 4446 Re: 2008 328i Fuel Pump Recall [Mr_Shiftright] by ponytrekker May 26, 2008 (8:24 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 8:11 am) That recall applies to the twin turbo engine. It's a high pressure fuel pump unique to that engine. Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 8:33 am) shipo (May 26, 2008 11:00 am)
#3886 of 4446 Re: 2008 328i Fuel Pump Recall [ponytrekker] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 26, 2008 (8:33 am)
Replying to: ponytrekker (May 26, 2008 8:24 am) Ah, okay thanks. I couldn't find any other TSBs on fuel pumps on the list. I searched all my resources. It must be a new TSB, fairly recent? Or maybe a dealer fantasy report, one of those "yes, we have our best people working on it". Maybe the specialty BMW forums know about it?   Well you know, statistically, a small percentage of cars per 100 are going to have some glitches. On a chronic problem, even a 1-3% failure rate isn't all that unusual. Some cars (to remain nameless) have recorded 8-10% failure rates on certain components, and that is totally unacceptable and basically a disaster level percentage for customer satisfaction. I don't think 3 series BMWs have ever even approached that level unless maybe the early run-flats. Replies to this message: shipo (May 26, 2008 11:00 am)
#3887 of 4446 Re: 2008 328i Fuel Pump Recall [Mr_Shiftright] by shipo May 26, 2008 (11:00 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 26, 2008 8:33 am) I'm thinking the radiator auxuliary cooling fan debacle from the 2001 vintage E46s easily blew through the 10% failure rate. With that fan, it wasn't a matter of if, it was a matter of when it would fail. As I recall, BMW ponied up and replaced every fan out in the field, regardless of whether it failed or not.   Strictly put, the problem was with one of BMWs suppliers, however, BMW took it on the chin due to this issue in CR and other publications of that ilk.   Best Regards, Shipo
#3888 of 4446 water pump by kominsky May 28, 2008 (9:49 am)
I'm going to be replacing my water pump within the next couple of weeks... At the same time, I figured it would make sense to replace the thermostat, hoses, and belts. Is there anything else you guys would recommend I do while the car is at that level of disassembly?   The car is an '01 330Ci w/~140K miles.   Thanks! Replies to this message: roadburner (May 28, 2008 8:03 pm) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:26 am) kominsky (May 30, 2008 8:51 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 10:25 am)
#3889 of 4446 Re: water pump [kominsky] by roadburner May 28, 2008 (8:03 pm)
Replying to: kominsky (May 28, 2008 9:49 am) I'd go ahead and replace the thermostat housing as well as the idler pullies. I'd also say that the radiator-if original-is also living on borrowed time. OTOH, I've found BMW coolant hoses to be unusually durable; my 113K 1995 318ti is still on its original hoses. Still, if you want to replace them I'd only use BMW parts.
#3890 of 4446 Re: water pump [kominsky] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2008 (7:26 am)
Replying to: kominsky (May 28, 2008 9:49 am) radiator! The clock is ticking! Replies to this message: kominsky (May 30, 2008 8:51 am) Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 10:25 am)
#3891 of 4446 Re: water pump [Mr_Shiftright] by kominsky May 30, 2008 (8:51 am)
Replying to: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 7:26 am) okay... a radiator has been added to the shopping list. OEM the best way to go? The only way? Replies to this message: Mr_Shiftright (May 30, 2008 10:25 am)
#3892 of 4446 Re: water pump [kominsky] by Mr_Shiftright HOST May 30, 2008 (10:25 am)
Replying to: kominsky (May 30, 2008 8:51 am) I don't think they are all that expensive, but if you have a good independent BMW repair shop that you go to, I'm sure they have a parts source for a radiator.
#3893 of 4446 Radiator by kyfdx HOST May 30, 2008 (11:16 am)
Zionsville? Something like that.. out of Indiana..

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