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Old Mar 12, 2018 | 08:09 PM
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Hi all, my 2002 5.3 LM7 water pump just started leaking a small amount of coolant on the floor of the garage, so I assume it's needing replacement. I have looked on ebay, and there are a large number of pumps at wildly varying prices.

As these 5.3's are not common here in New Zealand, and I can't buy it locally, I need to be sure that what I am buying is going to be a quality unit.

Does anybody have any recommendations on which pump to purchase, and where is best on-line to order from? Any advice and direction will be greatly appreciated.
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Originally Posted by KiwiStarChief
Hi all, my 2002 5.3 LM7 water pump just started leaking a small amount of coolant on the floor of the garage, so I assume it's needing replacement. I have looked on ebay, and there are a large number of pumps at wildly varying prices.

As these 5.3's are not common here in New Zealand, and I can't buy it locally, I need to be sure that what I am buying is going to be a quality unit.

Does anybody have any recommendations on which pump to purchase, and where is best on-line to order from? Any advice and direction will be greatly appreciated.
Russell, give the guys at WS6store a call. They are sponsors/vendors here, and can help you by either selling you a pump VERY reasonably, or pointing you in the right direction.
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Russell, give the guys at WS6store a call. They are sponsors/vendors here, and can help you by either selling you a pump VERY reasonably, or pointing you in the right direction.
Cheers Mate!
Thanks for that. Will take a look at them.
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ac delco
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Try rockauto.com
​​​​​​They're huge in US and Canada for mail order parts and you know exactly what you're getting.
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GM dealer ?? .... maybe costs the same as a parts store due to shipping ???

Not a clue
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Thanks guys for the recommendations. I have ordered a AC Delco Original Equipment from Amazon, who were very competitive on pricing.
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Thanks guys for the recommendations. I have ordered a AC Delco Original Equipment from Amazon, who were very competitive on pricing.
Amazon will treat you right!
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