Febi Bilstein
SKU: FEB-172281

Mercedes Water Pump - Febi 172281

CL550, E550, GL450, GL550, GLS550, & more



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Price each: $322.99
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Description

Details

SKU:
FEB-172281
FCP Euro ID:
729212
GTIN / UPC:
04054224722817
Made in:
Germany
Quality:
Aftermarket

OE Numbers

1572000107, 1572000201, 2782000007, 2782000501, 2782000701, 2782001201

MFG Numbers

172281

Product Information

Engine Water Pump

Your vehicles engine water pump is responsible for keeping coolant flowing through the engine. As water pumps get old the internal bearing can go bad causing noise and a coolant leak. A good indicator that your water pump is failing is if you see coolant leaking through the water pump "weep hole".

Engine Water Pump Failure Symptoms
  • Coolant leak through weep hole
  • Play at water pump pulley shaft indicating a bad bearing
  • Squeaking noise coming from pump at idle
  • Overheating conditions
  • Low coolant light on instrument cluster indicating a cooling system leak

About Febi Bilstein

Ferdinand Bilstein’s febi brand is a global leader in the replacement parts market, known for offering high-quality alternatives to original equipment (OE) parts. With a range of over 50,000 technical replacement parts for passenger cars, light commercial vehicles, and trucks, febi ensures that consumers and professionals have access to reliable solutions for maintaining and repairing vehicles. The brand is committed to staying at the forefront of automotive technology, providing parts for hybrid, electric, and hydrogen-powered vehicles, and continuously expanding its product offerings to meet the demands of the evolving aftermarket. febi’s global presence spans over 170 countries, supported by advanced logistics centers that ensure fast delivery and product availability worldwide.

A strong focus on quality sets febi apart, as their products match or exceed OE standards, backed by rigorous quality control and in-house manufacturing capabilities. febi offers comprehensive repair solutions for all major vehicle brands and models, ensuring that critical parts are readily available for professional workshops. With a deep-rooted tradition in mobility and a future-oriented approach, febi is a trusted partner in keeping vehicles performing optimally, regardless of their powertrain or application.

Fits These Cars

Mercedes-Benz CL550

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.920 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.920 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.920 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.920 Gas

Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas

Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG

  • 2011 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.980 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.985 Gas

Mercedes-Benz CLS550

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas

Mercedes-Benz E550

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz E550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.922 Gas

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Wagon 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Wagon 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas

Mercedes-Benz ML550

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas

Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz ML63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas

Mercedes-Benz S550

  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.932 Gas
  • 2012 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.932 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.932 Gas
  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.932 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Coupe 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz S550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas

Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.984 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GL450

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL450 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GL550

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas

Mercedes-Benz SL550

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas
  • 2020 Mercedes-Benz SL550 Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 4.7L V8 278.927 Gas

Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG

  • 2013 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic RWD Convertible 5.5L V8 157.983 Gas

Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz CLS63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas

Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S

  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2014 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Wagon 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2015 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Wagon 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz E63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Wagon 5.5L V8 157.981 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S

  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2016 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility Coupe 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility Coupe 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility Coupe 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLE63 AMG S 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility Coupe 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GLS550

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 4.7L V8 278.928 Gas

Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2018 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas
  • 2019 Mercedes-Benz GLS63 AMG Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sport Utility 5.5L V8 157.982 Gas

Mercedes-Benz Maybach S550

  • 2017 Mercedes-Benz Maybach S550 4Matic Engine Water Pump
    Automatic AWD Sedan 4.7L V8 278.929 Gas

Product Reviews

4 Reviews

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DS
on Mon, Jun 09 at 08:12AM
Damaged due to inadequate packaging.
The quality of the pump and parts in the box seem good. The packaging inside the water pump box is not adequate. The water pump bounces around inside the box and can damage the other parts in the box. In my case it smashed the water pump gasket. I had to order another one.
AdamP
on Fri, Apr 18 at 11:25PM
Febi Water Pump
Well made. Installed perfect. No leaks. Water pump gasket did not come with the plastic alignment dowels, however they are not required.
Steven Villareal
on Wed, Aug 21 at 07:49AM
W212 E63 Water pump (update)
Well I wish I had good news but I don't. Yesterday on the way home from work I noticed that my AC stopped working and then my engine temperature started to rise. I managed to shut the car down in neutral and to coast to a stop to try and prevent engine temps from getting too high. I had to leave the car in accessory to keep the fan running. I popped the hood and found that the main pulley for this new pump had separated from the housing and that it had a broken housing. I had coolant everywhere. My shop hasn't had a chance yet to start documenting the failure but I am pretty sure that the housing is broken. This is a sad turn of events, this pump doesn't even have 1,000 miles on it much less 500. It hasn't even been a month. I immediately took pictures and had the car towed to my shop with any luck no coolant mixed with the engine oil. I contacted FCP EURO and sent them pictures of everything and we will see how they handle this one. Hopefully they end up going after Febi Bilstein and reimburse me. Because this is completely unacceptable.
Steven C Villareal
on Fri, Aug 09 at 09:12AM
W212 E63 5.5L BiTurbo Water Pump
Although this item has a good build quality, after testing 2 of these units (to rule out an isolated incident) I have found that the utilization of an Aluminum pulley causes this pump to prematurely wear and also causes damage to the serpentine belt. The first pump died with only 23k miles of service life on a car with 74k miles on the odometer. After long term testing I also found that this Aluminum pulley wheel was damaging the flat side of the belt to the point of failure and prior to this (even on the replacement) It immediately started rubbing aluminum on the belt. So far during the life span of the first pump I replaced the serpentine belt 3 times. I recently overhauled the entire coolant system on my E63 as the M157 and sister non-AMG M278 engines are prone to having issues with the cooling system. The main difference between the OEM pump vs. the FEB-172281 unit is that the OEM drive pulley is plastic and therefore not prone to 1. leaving material on the belt, 2. doesn't over stress the bearing with the added weight of an thick aluminum pulley. In conclusion, I would recommend that you not purchase this particular coolant pump and instead recommend the OEM model. And yes it is slightly more expensive. But our other test E63 is still running on its replacement pump. The OEM pump has demonstrated that it is built with longevity in mind.

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