Stuck in Colesberg with a busted water pump fml

[ekseniks]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

 

[abmi0000]

Shit happens buddy. I broke a gearbox before on holiday. Keep your chin up. Not easy but remember that it could've been worse :thumbs:

 

[frikkieh]

That's why we choose a brand with country wide support. :thumbs:
Hope you get back on the road soon :joy:

 

[Dax]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

 

[abmi0000]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

Very kind of you to offer :thumbs:

 

[Rooi_Willie]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

Very kind of you to offer :thumbs:

+1

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[ekseniks]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

Wow dude thanks for the offer. I'm getting the car towed to bloem for now then tomorrow hopefully I can get it fixed up. 3k just for the tow :thumbdo:

 

[Twinz]

How busted is the pump? Has it failed completely?

 

[ekseniks]

It's leaking water from somewhere just underneath the pulley and if you jiggle the pulley there is a little play. In short, no idea :flyfun:

 

[Twinz]

Sorry man. Hope someone in bloem can help.

 

[Dax]

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

Wow dude thanks for the offer. I'm getting the car towed to bloem for now then tomorrow hopefully I can get it fixed up. 3k just for the tow :thumbdo:

Ok Bud,

If you get stuck and need parts give me a shout 0820908492

I am packing in the morning and should leave JHB by lunch time if all goes to plan.

good luck

Dax

 

[Julz]

It sounds like your Waterhousing is cracked.Its made out of plastic and its common to crack.Try and replace it with a Metal housing.

 

[Zack]

Dude that place is haunted... I can remember when I was still a kid every year when we drove down to cape town and we drove through there something on the car broke. Also had a water pipe go once... :fencelook:

 

[Philip Foglar]

Not nice to be stranded on the side of the road in general, but especially this time of the year!! Hope you get her sorted out soon!! :thumbs:

On our way on holiday when she starts pissing water. I don't even know what to say.

I will be in colesbaurg on thursday night. If you dont come right with spares I can bring them for you.

Dax

raise:

This is why Fanatics FTW!!! Really awesome gesture Dax!! :thumbs:

 

[Jerez]

+1 @ Dax

 

[Julz]

If it happens to be the Pump I would recommend replacing the rest of the Cooling system aswell.If its never been replaced its only a matter of time before Thermostat,Thermostat Housing,Radiator hoses give in.Keep an eye on the plastic Radiator bottle neck aswell cause they tend to get brittle and crack.In their fragile state they can also break if the Radiator hose is fitted and tightened.
While you at it it would be good measure to replace the Timing Belt aswell cause they are easily overlooked and forgotten.

 

[Charlie Brown]

@ Julz - timing belt, don't they have chains ?

 

[frikkieh]

The Haynes manual recommends replacement of rubber pipes every 5 years regardless of condition. I doubt if the Dealerships ever does that.
Seems like an over kill to me, but if reliability is in the top 3 of your tick sheet, it is probably a must.
I replaced the pipe that connects the expansion tank and the thermostat housing from a known aftermarket supplier. It lasted a year before the O-ring seals became hard and started leaking.
It was subsequently replaced with a BMW OEM part.

It just takes one freakin pipe or (as in your case) a water pump to sour up a holiday :argh: :

 

[Charlie Brown]

Yip - I replaced all 8 water hoses on the 318i, along with all the other usual cooling systems parts just be 100% sure. Planning the same for the 330 shortly, already got a quote from the dealers for the whole lot - R10 000 ! But probably the right way to go in the long run.

Sorry for the highjack !

 

[Julz]

@ Julz - timing belt, don't they have chains ?

I'm not talking about the Timing chain.I was refering to the Accesory drive belt. a.k.a Serpentine belt,Fan belt,Alternator belt.It runs of the crank and connects the Alternator,Waterpump/Fan and Powersteering pump.The Aircon belt is seperate.
I understand the confusion thou,I should've used a better Term.