Question for a BMW Technician

CarGuy954 · 03-11-2024, 06:52 AM

I have a 2022 M340i that is having a slight water pump leak. I would like to bring it to BMW but, I have modifications (intake, charge pipe and AA downpipe)and they are already aware of the intake and charge pipe. Will they not warranty to water pump because of my mods?

If so, I am capable of doing it myself. I would just need some info to make sure I have everything I need before hand. Then there is always the option of having it replaced by a shop.

Also, is it worth contacing the Service Manager at the dealership and asking how they would handle this situation.

k4sh_90 · 03-12-2024, 09:06 AM

They'd have to prove the mods broke the water pump, which would be extremely far-fetched. I've had my motor replaced with an inlet and charge pipe installed.

CarGuy954 · 03-12-2024, 10:03 AM

I am familiar with the Magnuson Moss Act but, BMW is some how not warranting parts on vehicles due to modifications. There are a few video's on it on youtube. Spoke with a service advisor yesturday and he confirmed it as well.

prostcfc · 03-12-2024, 04:18 PM

I would just bring it in, say nothing, and see what happens. At worst they charge you a 1 hour diag fee, and that's worth the gamble IMO.

CarGuy954 · 03-12-2024, 10:32 PM

Its a hard call, 1hr labor costs more than the water pump costs and dealerships hate warranty work.

CarGuy954 · 04-03-2024, 11:07 AM

Just to give everyone a follow up. I took the car over to BMW and they did warranty the water pump. A failed seal in the shaft caused a leak from the weep hole (typical failure). I dont have much expericence with how BMW handles repairs but, I have seen some horror stories out there. Overall it worked out good and there really was no way my mods could have caused the failure anyways.

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CarGuy954 Private First Class 30 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Question for a BMW Technician I have a 2022 M340i that is having a slight water pump leak. I would like to bring it to BMW but, I have modifications (intake, charge pipe and AA downpipe)and they are already aware of the intake and charge pipe. Will they not warranty to water pump because of my mods? If so, I am capable of doing it myself. I would just need some info to make sure I have everything I need before hand. Then there is always the option of having it replaced by a shop. Also, is it worth contacing the Service Manager at the dealership and asking how they would handle this situation.
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03-12-2024, 09:06 AM	#2
k4sh_90 Captain 539 Rep 853 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Join Date: May 2019 Location: Up-Upstate NY iTrader: (0) Garage List 2020 BMW M340i xDrive [0.00]	They'd have to prove the mods broke the water pump, which would be extremely far-fetched. I've had my motor replaced with an inlet and charge pipe installed. __________________ 2015 Kia Optima SX Turbo -> 2017 Infiniti Q50 Red Sport AWD -> 2018 BMW 340i xDrive -> 2020 BMW M340i xDrive Hey Google, play "Who Am I" by Beenie Man
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03-12-2024, 10:03 AM	#3
CarGuy954 Private First Class 30 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	I am familiar with the Magnuson Moss Act but, BMW is some how not warranting parts on vehicles due to modifications. There are a few video's on it on youtube. Spoke with a service advisor yesturday and he confirmed it as well.
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03-12-2024, 04:18 PM	#4
prostcfc Private First Class 57 Rep 187 Posts Drives: 2020 BMW M340i Join Date: Sep 2023 Location: Chicago iTrader: (0)	I would just bring it in, say nothing, and see what happens. At worst they charge you a 1 hour diag fee, and that's worth the gamble IMO.
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03-12-2024, 10:32 PM	#5
CarGuy954 Private First Class 30 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Its a hard call, 1hr labor costs more than the water pump costs and dealerships hate warranty work.
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04-03-2024, 11:07 AM	#6
CarGuy954 Private First Class 30 Rep 116 Posts Drives: 2022 M340i Join Date: Jul 2023 Location: South Florida iTrader: (0)	Just to give everyone a follow up. I took the car over to BMW and they did warranty the water pump. A failed seal in the shaft caused a leak from the weep hole (typical failure). I dont have much expericence with how BMW handles repairs but, I have seen some horror stories out there. Overall it worked out good and there really was no way my mods could have caused the failure anyways.
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