Water Pump Advice?

Don't be cheap on such a crucial element, these cars cant afford the water pump to fail. The M54 engine can run very hot quickly (in comparison to other vehicles) and warp the head before you even notice the car is hot. I suggest these brands ranging from cheapest to expensive. FCP Euro hand picks only quality parts if you are confused on what is good quality brand or not. Make sure you are buying a new thermostat at the very least. Tackle all the hoses, plastic pipes, and expansion tank as well since those all eventually crack. FCP euro has everything.

(uses plastic impellor but its the same company that built the one from factory)

(metal impellor)

(the top dog)

Idk about Eurotec but have had good luck with HEPU water pump.

Installed HEPU in 4 BMWs so far so good.

The 1998 528i:

• Installed HEPU in May 2006 at 90K miles.
• It is now May 2023 and 193K miles, or 103K miles later, still fine. I plan to replace it soon.

I bought a cheap water pump on amazon with good reviews..Turns out the o-ring is not the right size and it leaked.

you're gambling if you use that water pump...It's brand I can't even find.. Is it Euro Tech or EuroTech. Where was it manufactured per the box?

cn90 said:

Idk about Eurotec but have had good luck with HEPU water pump.

Installed HEPU in 4 BMWs so far so good.

The 1998 528i:

• Installed HEPU in May 2006 at 90K miles.
• It is now May 2023 and 193K miles, or 103K miles later, still fine. I plan to replace it soon.

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The Hepu is a little cheaper than the Graf. Worth acquiring!