Newbie!! 330I Temp??

[Cha 330i]

Hi all, I have had my "02" 330i sport for 1 year now and what a year it's been..anyway, The(water) header tank split 2 weeks ago, the garage put it down to pressure in the system. new tank on, system blead but the temp guage can go from cold(first start up) to hot(half way) in under 1 mile of normal driving i.e going to work. I put a new thermostat on 1 month ago because it was running cold. Before it goes back to the garage i was thinking it could be the water pump has given up :(, Any ideas would be most helpfull. (I've waited for this car for a while now, well worth the wait)

[Snypa-D]

I wouldnt say that half way was much of a problem as thats normal running temp :)

[kee1173]

+1 snypa, my gauge goes to half way ( normal ) in about 5 mins or s, long as it doesnt go up further or when in traffic creep, i would say all ok...

[Cha 330i]

Thanks guy's, I just thought the temp gauge was a bit quick to get to normal running temp, I was putting it down to a dodgy water pump..But i had a feel about the hoses today and the top one was hot and the bottom one was cold ?, There is very little pressure when i take the water cap off. Everything is pointing to the water pump..Just thought i would ask incase the water pump is a common fault.

[Charlee]

No idea lol! But hello anyway :)

[Cha 330i]

Hi Charlee... :-)

[Snypa-D]

p.s. we wont hold it against you that your sitting on a scooter !! lol

[kee1173]

as the song says " you took the words right out of my mouth " ....LOL

[Cha 330i]

cheers guy's, we all need a hobby... :D