{"product_id":"performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-x6-2008-2014-3-0l","title":"Performance Water Pump Kit for BMW X6 (2008-2014) 3.0L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Replacement Performance Water Pump Kit for 2008-2014 BMW X6 (E71)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Performance Water Pump Kit replaces the failure-prone factory electric water pump and map-controlled thermostat on the 2008-2014 BMW X6 to restore active thermal regulation and prevent catastrophic engine overheating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock BMW X6 Cooling System Vulnerability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe factory cooling strategy on the \u003cstrong\u003eE71\u003c\/strong\u003e platform relies on an electric water pump managed directly by the engine control module (DME). In the \u003cstrong\u003eN54\u003c\/strong\u003e twin-turbo and \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e twin-scroll 3.0L inline-six powerplants, the stock pump's composite housing and internal integrated circuit boards endure severe heat cycling from high underhood thermal loads. Over time, internal solder joints crack, plastic impellers fatigue, and electric motor commutators fail without mechanical warning. Compounding this issue, the factory map-controlled thermostat plastic casing degrades, leading to sticking mechanical valves or open heating element faults. A sudden failure halts coolant circulation completely, causing rapid coolant boil-over, limp-mode activation, and extreme risk of warping the aluminum cylinder head.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis comprehensive replacement kit addresses factory thermal breakdown by pairing a heavy-duty electric engine water pump with an updated map-controlled thermostat housing. Built with fortified internals and an upgraded electric motor drive, the pump delivers exact duty-cycle flow rates commanded by the DME across varying thermal maps. The included map-controlled thermostat operates efficiently under dynamic load conditions, opening mechanically and electronically via DME command to maintain ideal operating temperatures between 95°C and 108°C. New single-use aluminum mounting hardware is provided to ensure proper clamp force into the subframe mounting bracket without galvanic corrosion or stripping risks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Electric Engine Water Pump\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Electric Engine Coolant Thermostat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e3 Mounting Bolts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100% style=\" border-collapse: collapse border: solid font-size: min-width:\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e2008-2014 BMW X6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eN54B30A, N55B30A (3.0L Turbo) \/ E71\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e300 hp \/ 300 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e11517632426, 11517586928, 11517586929, 11517563659, 11517588885, 11517602123, 11537549476, 11537544788, A2C53326031, A2C59514607, 11206043003\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e2008-2014 BMW X6 xDrive35i 3.0L Gas Turbo (E71)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the E71 X6?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct fit for the 2008-2014 BMW X6 equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eN54\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eN55\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.0L turbo inline-six engines; it does not fit 4.4L V8 models.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eAre there different thermostat variants for this platform?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo thermostat styles exist across these production years, so physically compare the hose ports on your original thermostat against this unit prior to installation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe BMW Precision Standard\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEngineered to exact OEM communication protocols, this electric cooling package restores factory operational integrity, ensuring proper DME data bus communication with zero check engine lights or false shadow codes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67923572359416,"sku":"DS-EVTRLE0ZE","price":109.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-x6-2008-2014-3-0l-1.jpg?v=1793566813","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/fr\/products\/performance-water-pump-kit-for-bmw-x6-2008-2014-3-0l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}