2001 BMW 325 Replacement of Water Pump

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2001 BMW 325
6 CYL
AWD
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I am replacing a Water Pump on a 2001 BMW 325XI Wagon. Do I need to take the radiator out, like I have on my 88 325? I see that the cooler lines for the AT have special fittings. Are those the same type of fittings that some Fuel Filters and AC Lines have, where you slide a plastic tool over the line to release an internal clip? I have a set of these tools that I used to change a fuel filter on my 1999 Ford Windstar.

Thanks,
Larry
Vail, AZ

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I have a cat named Larry! No Larry, the radiator does not need to come out, just the fan and the shroud, then you can remove the pulley and access the pump.

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Thursday, June 18th, 2009 AT 9:18 AM

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Dear Dr. Hagerty,

Thanks for your response. I was able to get the pump out. I drained the coolant out of the radiator and removed the other items. I like how I don't have to remove any hoses, and the simplicity of the pump, with just one o-ring.

Should I put the shroud back first before putting the fan back on?

I was trying to make a contribution, but had problems with Paypal.

Regards,
Larry