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Originally Posted by lastkings2012
Had this happen a month ago water pump and thermostat changed 1300. 80k miles exactly
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I just had my water pump and thermostat replaced together by my own mechanic for $1000. I cant imagine how much the dealer would charge. BTW, dealers are replacing with rebuild water pump and per my mechanic, this happens when there is issue with the design of the pump and the manufacture tend to avoid the recall by selling the rebuild rather than new revision part.
My mechanic was able to get OEM new VDO water pump from a warehouse the dealer buy from for $480 and also thermostat for $120. Failed at 78k miles and it is way too soon for this types of part to fail. Going back to Japanese car after I am done with my 335i.