[DeTomaso] NPC Anybody know a good mechanic in Daytona?

[Sean Korb]

This isn't as helpful as I'd like, but don't get ripped off.  The
water pump on my 2003 325i was one of the easiest procedures I ever
did on a car.  I popped out 4 tabs to remove the radiator fan, and
then 2 more to remove the radiator after the hoses.  The water pump
itself was just a couple of bolts and I drove it out using some long
bolts in the holes helpfully provided on the pump.  Since it used an O
ring, installation was just the reverse.  If the 7 series is a V8 it
might be more complicated, and it sounds like some other parts were
damaged... parts are *expensive* but labor doesn't always have to be
long term.  Take a peek at it.  Maybe a 12mm and 10mm wrench and a
screwdriver is all you need to replace it yourself.

sean

On Thu, Dec 8, 2011 at 10:14 PM, Rob Dumoulin <rob at dumoulins.net> wrote:
> My son's car was needing work, so he drove my wife's 7 series BMW to South
> FL. Well on his way home for Christmas break this evening in Daytona the
> water pump and fan disintegrated and poked a few holes in the hood on its
> way out. Seriously. I've got business meetings in the morning but will be
> heading to Daytona early afternoon. I'd rather get it fixed there than tow
> 2 1/2 hours home. Anybody know a mechanic there that does BMW's?



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