N55 water pump and thermostats Recommendation

RL325xi · 10-09-2018, 05:38 PM

I am prepare to replace the water pump and thermostats as Preventive maintenance. I am planning to buy it from FCPauto.

I need advice which one to get.
Water pump has two choice.
VDO at $319
Genuine OEM at $339

I think for $20 more, I will pick OEM.

For Thermostats,

They only offer one from Borg Warner / Wahler at $53.00

I can get Genuine OEM thru ebay at $140.

Is Borg warner ok to use?

________ · 10-09-2018, 08:12 PM

Agreed.

Go OEM all the way or OE if it's only 20 bucks more... they're all the same parts anyway.

Cheers

10-09-2018, 05:38 PM	#1
RL325xi Private 29 Rep 88 Posts Drives: 2006 e91 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	N55 water pump and thermostats Recommendation I am prepare to replace the water pump and thermostats as Preventive maintenance. I am planning to buy it from FCPauto. I need advice which one to get. Water pump has two choice. VDO at $319 Genuine OEM at $339 I think for $20 more, I will pick OEM. For Thermostats, They only offer one from Borg Warner / Wahler at $53.00 I can get Genuine OEM thru ebay at $140. Is Borg warner ok to use?
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________ ________ 4159 Rep 2,301 Posts Drives: ________ Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: ________ iTrader: (0)	Agreed. Go OEM all the way or OE if it's only 20 bucks more... they're all the same parts anyway. Cheers
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