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Specific discussion about the E89 2009 Z4 (sDrive35is, sDrive35i, sDrive30i, sDrive23i)
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Post by N4LLY » Tue Jul 19, 2022 8:36 pm

Been going through some old post and N52 Water pump issues mentioned alot, kicking in
at around the 60K mark.

I am approaching 54K, should i start to be getting concerned and keeping an eye on it?

Did a search, does not throw up any real issues for E89's unless i have missed something.

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Post by B21 » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:08 pm

Different , later design of engine…no evidence I saw of an endemic failure point…so I’d run it till it fails…and/or wait till 80k ish miles and do the thermostat and accessory belt at the same time… :thumbsup:
We choose to go to on with this endeavour at this time and do the other things, not because they are easy, but because they are hard…
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Post by flybobbie » Tue Jul 19, 2022 9:44 pm

I see this weather testing a few car cooling systems
The sound of fans running on.

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Post by N4LLY » Wed Jul 20, 2022 7:37 am

B21, Reasurance :thumbsup: Cheers.
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Post by flybobbie » Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 am

My car 96k miles, no cooling issues.
Can understand that hotter climates probably put a strain on plastic components.

Did notice air con pump is noisy though, noticed as i rarely use it.

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Post by Pondrew » Wed Jul 20, 2022 10:00 am

flybobbie wrote: Wed Jul 20, 2022 8:08 am Did notice air con pump is noisy though, noticed as i rarely use it.
That may have something to do with it.

Car a/c should be run for a good few minutes every month at least; keeps all the seals and internals lubricated.
Biggest cause of refrigerant leaks is lack of use.
All good things come to those who wait. I'm really impatient which explains a lot.

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Post by N4LLY » Wed Jul 20, 2022 1:51 pm

Out yesterday in the heat, roof down A/C on, was an absolute joy 8)
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