Your BMW's external electric water pump is a little different than a conventional water pump. For one, it sits outside of the engine and is electric. This puts less strain on the mechanics of your cooling system and allows for more efficient operation. However, this water pump is known failure item in as little as 60,000 miles. We recommend replacing it as a preventative item.
Engine Water Pump
Your vehicles engine water pump is responsible for keeping coolant flowing through the engine. As water pumps get old the internal bearing can go bad causing noise and a coolant leak. A good indicator that your water pump is failing is if you see coolant leaking through the water pump "weep hole".
Engine Water Pump Failure Symptoms
- Coolant leak through weep hole
- Play at water pump pulley shaft indicating a bad bearing
- Squeaking noise coming from pump at idle
- Overheating conditions
- Low coolant light on instrument cluster indicating a cooling system leak
About Continental
Continental AG is a German multinational automotive parts manufacturing company that started in the late 1800's, specifically developing and manufacturing rubber products. Since then, Continental has grown to be one of the most ubiquitous automotive OE manufacturers in the world. Continental AG uses its extensive experience to combine expert material technology, along with sophisticated electronic and mechanical resources to supply the highest quality OEM products available. The familiar ContiTech brand name that customers have trusted for decades to provide the highest quality reinforced rubber products has been integrated under the Continental name, so expect to see the same popular OE ContiTech products with new Continental packaging. Consider Continental if you are shopping for the highest quality OE products available.