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Re: Does this sound like a waterpump? Posted by Dave The Ice Age Knave [Email] (#2068) [Profile/Gallery] (more from Dave The Ice Age Knave) on Thu, 8 Feb 2018 06:39:10 In Reply to: Does this sound like a waterpump?, Bmwjoe, Thu, 8 Feb 2018 03:41:02 Members do not see ads below this line. - Help Keep This Site Online - Signup |
There is a rad hose on that side of the engine but one does not hear a lot about leaking rad hoses on the 9-5's. More typically, it's the water pump. If I were in your shoes, I would assume, for now I was in for a new water pump and related hoses and o-rings and coolant. Unless they had been changed earlier within a reasonable length of time, I would also change the drive belt, tensioner and idler pulleys (or regrease). If it was a "forever" car, I would entertain replacing the alternator if that had not already been done and ???. There are related discussions in the archives that can be reviewed about which brand of water pump to use. The lifetime warranty on OE parts might fit in with your situation but being a MY 2000, the car is a bit long in the tooth. The $$ could add up quickly unless you DIY. For myself, I would be reluctant to do the WP and alternator due to the level of difficulty including poor access and the possibility of complications (leaking o-rings). I might entertain the idea but I would have to have father time and mother weather well on my side. I have both spares on the shelf and would probably just supply them to my local trusted shop if it happened today.
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