DIY BMW E46 how to change water pump and thermostat

This video i'm killing 2 stones with one shot you'll learn how to remove the fan and shroud. Then gain access to the water pump and thermostat housing. This is where you'll learn how to remove those and change your water pump and thermostat. I didn't actually change out the thermostat i just swapped it for a metal housing instead of cheap plastic. Please watch my other videos for BMW repairs and other projects that I have going on

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[K1LLANGEL666]

where did u find the metal housing @?

[Bullshitkorner]

@K1LLANGEL666 i purchased it off ebay for a decent price

[MsTashc]

where do you get your parts from i have a 2001 325ci.

[Bullshitkorner]

@MsTashc Various places I search around for the cheapest prices unless it's a emergency and I have to purchase directly from BMW

[alexchacon777]

How much coolant/distilled water do you need to put in?

[Bullshitkorner]

@alexchacon777 that would depend on how much you took out

[dangitification]

My 330xi has a coolant leak somewhere, and I had no idea how to access the hoses or reservoir, which is likely cracked. I wouldn't have known the fan nut was reverse threaded, or about the bleeder screw, and would have taken a while to figure out which was the tensioner pulley. I've rebuilt the cooling system on a Jeep, and a done a water pump on Dodge Aspen (in 1983), but these BMWs are a delicate.

Anyway, what I am getting at is to thank you for posting this. It will saved me hours and $.

[claytonklyne]

really like your videos where abouts in canada do you live?

[nqtraderman]

@NeverDieKnight I had a leak on mine and couldn't see where it was coming from. In the end I took the plastic plate off under the engine and the radiator was bowed at the bottom. That's the leak. Got a new radiator off eBay and its good as new, no leaks.

[NeverDieKnight]

Hey man i also live in calgary i have a coolant leak i checked the hoses expention tank everything could you take a look at mine too? Please. I have a bmw scanner i can also code your car :) mine is 04 330i zhp. let me know

[JoelW98GTP]

I'm always ready to start smashin' shit when I even think about having to work on my 325i and your videos minimize my smashin' shit when I work on it. lol Thanks for the good vids!