WTF is up with this water pump? [Archive]

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Jon K

10-20-2007, 08:07 PM

http://blowneuroz.com/mygallery/E34%20525i%20Motor%20Build/newmotor3.jpg

http://blowneuroz.com/mygallery/E34%20525i%20Motor%20Build/newmotor4.jpg

I ordered from AutoHaus as a part for a 1992 525i. Supposedly OEM. However, as you can see, there is a rounded extrusion that hits my crank wheel. Am I doing something wrong here?!?!?

winfred

10-20-2007, 08:22 PM

shitty aftermarket pump?!
http://members.cox.net/kitlou/water-pump.jpg

Jon K

10-20-2007, 08:32 PM

So wtf do I do? Can I grind it down or should I call Autohaus and be like wtf

epj3

10-20-2007, 08:38 PM

So wtf do I do? Can I grind it down or should I call Autohaus and be like wtf
It's an m52 waterpump.

Jon K

10-20-2007, 08:38 PM

Its OE winfred - I was just told by a friend its an M52 pump. Happened to friends friend for an S50 a couple days ago. Argh.