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Old 10-21-2011, 09:43 AM
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So I have 110K on my 04 V and I think my water pump is going out. I see "splash" marks of antifreeze on the pully and I can smell it too. It looks like a straight forward job and "easy" to get to. My question is which pump to go with?

Dealer: $360 plus tax / 12 month warranty
Ebay: AC Delco brand $235 shipped / warranty ?
Advance Auto: $165 plus tax / 24 month warranty

What route should I go with and why? Has anyone changed theirs yet?
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go GM/Delco all the way. I got one on ebay for $230 shipped and its been great. All delco products have a 1 year warranty so keep your receipt.
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But if I buy on ebay then how do I get the warranty? through AC Delco? I am probably looking at the same water pump on ebay and I couldnt find any warranty on the sellers part.
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Rockauto.com

ACDelco waterpump $221.79
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You could always upgrade to an electric pump, free up some horses.
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Advanced Auto's (online order: pick up in store or ship to home) got alot of specials goin on to make their price even more attractive:

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com


specifically try promo code: AAP15OFF (you should get $45+ off hopefully!)

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Thanks!! I might just do that!!! $80 for a water pump!!!!! Even if it's not AC Delco it's worth saving $130



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Advanced Auto's (online order: pick up in store or ship to home) got alot of specials goin on to make their price even more attractive:

http://www.retailmenot.com/view/advanceautoparts.com
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MY math was off just there..whoops . Anyhow, a new code (P20) just popped up for 20% off in cart. Its weird how many different tiers and percentage coupons there are for them. U just gotta pick out the right one for your needs. This morning i got $15 off of $40 of merchandise to be picked up in store to avoid shipping, which can be avoided anyway with certain sized orders! Good luck!
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Originally Posted by azn2dmax
But if I buy on ebay then how do I get the warranty? through AC Delco? I am probably looking at the same water pump on ebay and I couldnt find any warranty on the sellers part.
Typically when stuff like this goes bad, you go to the manufacturer.

I had my Autometer Wideband O2 gauge go bad, and all they asked for was a printed receipt from the company I bought it from (off of eBay) to show proof of purchase and that it was purchased within the warranty time frame.

-meaty



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