Help with Part number for water pump??

stewdog692003 · 12-22-2013, 06:57 PM

It looks like Parts Geek website has the cheapest water pump for a 2006 325i BMW. I am planning on getting the Pierburg Water Pump Part number W0133-1835163 it is $352 that will work right? Or should I get the OEM BMW brand water pump which is a few dollars more. I am changing my T-Stat which I already have and water pump due to my vehicle overheating. Thank you

Eddien123 · 12-22-2013, 09:38 PM

I went with the OEM. I figured that would be the better bet. I have only put maybe 7K miles on the pump so I can't really say much for reliability quite yet.

GoRomeo · 12-22-2013, 10:01 PM

Go with OEM. Price difference is not much. I ve seen the for about $350.00 online. Are u Diy it?

DRock3d · 12-22-2013, 10:39 PM

I got a local dealer to match this price

http://www.bmwofbloomfieldpartsonlin...?siteid=215185

It was a little closer to $360 a couple months ago though.

stewdog692003 · 12-22-2013, 10:57 PM

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Originally Posted by DRock3d

I got a local dealer to match this price

http://www.bmwofbloomfieldpartsonlin...?siteid=215185

It was a little closer to $360 a couple months ago though.

How did you get the dealer to match it? It is $390.64 on ur link.

scotty_miller · 12-22-2013, 11:06 PM

pierburg is oem

Augster · 12-23-2013, 08:07 AM

I got my BMW water pump from BMW Parts Pros for $357 (plus shipping, and since I live in Cali where they are located, sales tax).

If Pierburg is the OEM, then there shouldn't be any difference in quality, but make sure you get the latest version as there appears to be 3 revisions of the pump. Buying a BMW part based on part number (RealOEM should give you the most current part number) should guarantee you that, but if you are buying aftermarket, albeit OEM, not sure how to verify you are getting the latest version. Hence, since its literally only a few dollars more, it seems buying a BMW part is the better course.

Regardless, you must also get brand new aluminum bolts for the pump, which are different for each pump revision. And I'm sure you are replacing the thermostat and thermostat-to-water pump hose while you are at it because if you don't and it fails, you have to remove the water pump again to remove the thermostat. If you decide to go aftermarket, I was told Wahler and Behr/Mahle are OEM so you won't go wrong if you elect for thermostats from them.

I replaced both several weeks ago and provided a couple tips that may help you. Don't break the power steering expansion hose rubber isolation mount like I did because it is not sold separately by BMW.

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stewdog692003 New Member 0 Rep 10 Posts Drives: 2006 325i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: washington state iTrader: (0)	Help with Part number for water pump?? It looks like Parts Geek website has the cheapest water pump for a 2006 325i BMW. I am planning on getting the Pierburg Water Pump Part number W0133-1835163 it is $352 that will work right? Or should I get the OEM BMW brand water pump which is a few dollars more. I am changing my T-Stat which I already have and water pump due to my vehicle overheating. Thank you
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Eddien123 Colonel 1857 Rep 2,554 Posts Drives: F30 335 6MT Join Date: May 2013 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (0)	I went with the OEM. I figured that would be the better bet. I have only put maybe 7K miles on the pump so I can't really say much for reliability quite yet.
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GoRomeo Brigadier General 964 Rep 3,854 Posts Drives: 330i, 135i Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Diego CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 135i [9.50] 2006 330i [6.75]	Go with OEM. Price difference is not much. I ve seen the for about $350.00 online. Are u Diy it?
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DRock3d Kraut Driver 59 Rep 624 Posts Drives: 2014 650i GC/2011 335is DCT Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Columbus, Ohio iTrader: (0) Garage List 2014 650i Gran Coupe [0.00] 2011 335is [1.00] 2007 328i [2.00]	I got a local dealer to match this price http://www.bmwofbloomfieldpartsonlin...?siteid=215185 It was a little closer to $360 a couple months ago though.
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scotty_miller Captain 185 Rep 936 Posts Drives: 2003.5 E46 M3 Join Date: May 2013 Location: Hollidaysburg, PA iTrader: (13)	pierburg is oem
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Augster Master Gunner 77 Rep 435 Posts Drives: 2008 335i Sport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 BMW 335i [10.00] 1994 General Dynami ... [6.00]	I got my BMW water pump from BMW Parts Pros for $357 (plus shipping, and since I live in Cali where they are located, sales tax). If Pierburg is the OEM, then there shouldn't be any difference in quality, but make sure you get the latest version as there appears to be 3 revisions of the pump. Buying a BMW part based on part number (RealOEM should give you the most current part number) should guarantee you that, but if you are buying aftermarket, albeit OEM, not sure how to verify you are getting the latest version. Hence, since its literally only a few dollars more, it seems buying a BMW part is the better course. Regardless, you must also get brand new aluminum bolts for the pump, which are different for each pump revision. And I'm sure you are replacing the thermostat and thermostat-to-water pump hose while you are at it because if you don't and it fails, you have to remove the water pump again to remove the thermostat. If you decide to go aftermarket, I was told Wahler and Behr/Mahle are OEM so you won't go wrong if you elect for thermostats from them. I replaced both several weeks ago and provided a couple tips that may help you. Don't break the power steering expansion hose rubber isolation mount like I did because it is not sold separately by BMW. __________________ 2008 335i Alpine White Sport Sedan AT \| Avant Garde M364 Staggered 19"
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