J javis20 Active member Hershey, PA USA Feb 8, 2026 #1 With respect to shop cost, is it more economical to replace water pump when repairing oil pan gasket leak? I like to break up repairs into smaller chunks to avoid sticker shock and the wife giving me the G29 talk.
With respect to shop cost, is it more economical to replace water pump when repairing oil pan gasket leak? I like to break up repairs into smaller chunks to avoid sticker shock and the wife giving me the G29 talk.
B21 Elite Scottish Borders Site Supporter Feb 8, 2026 #2 Given its quite a bitch to get to the water pump on an E89 N54 and the sump requires the cross member moving / removing then yes! Don't forget to do the thermostat at the same time! IMHO
Given its quite a bitch to get to the water pump on an E89 N54 and the sump requires the cross member moving / removing then yes! Don't forget to do the thermostat at the same time! IMHO
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