BMW 3 Series Cabriolet Water pump replacement Cost

20072010 · Engine, Fuel & Emissions system

Typical range

$633$5.8k

Parts + labour

Labour hours

26h

At a typical garage

The water pump circulates coolant through the engine; when it fails the engine overheats rapidly, which can cause irreversible damage. A leaking or noisy water pump should be replaced promptly. BMW 3 Series Cabriolet water pump replacement typically costs $633–$5780.

Typical parts included

  • Engine water pump
  • Auxiliary water pump

What affects the price

  • Belt-driven vs chain-driven water pump (chain-driven is more labour-intensive)
  • Whether the timing belt is replaced at the same time (cost-effective to do together)
  • OEM vs quality aftermarket brand (Gates, Aisin, GMB)

Common questions

How long does this repair take?

Water pump replacement on a BMW 3 Series Cabriolet typically takes 26 hours at a garage.

How often does this need to be done?

For a BMW 3 Series Cabriolet, this is typically needed water pumps are replaced on failure; preventative replacement alongside the timing belt is common practice.

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BMW 3 Series Cabriolet Water pump replacement Cost