what water pump replacement
what water pump replacement ok my water pump just took a crap. there is water coming out the weep hole, coolant level is down, and the bearing squeels. time for a new one... what are you guys using for replacements? the car is soon to be getting a cam so that is when it will be replaced( not my dd so it will just sit til then). electric seems a little overkill and way overpriced. what are my options
I replaced my leaking pump with the new Edelbrock pump, and so far so good. Looks much nicer and coolant temps are down. Its a bit pricey though.
Then the other option would be an electric pump like you said, and thatll actually gain you around 8-10rwhp, but thats a couple hundred more still. I went with the Edelbrock because I just feel more comfortable running a mechanical pump and didnt want to just go with a stock pump, but its up to you and really depends on what youre looking to spend...
Then the other option would be an electric pump like you said, and thatll actually gain you around 8-10rwhp, but thats a couple hundred more still. I went with the Edelbrock because I just feel more comfortable running a mechanical pump and didnt want to just go with a stock pump, but its up to you and really depends on what youre looking to spend...
^ Yeah. I REALLY wish there was a lower priced elect water pump that comes with the dummy bell. Not a race/dyno pump with no dummy bell. I found a couple pumps through summit for around $350, but they didn't have a bell for the belt, so you'd have to completely revamp your serp system.
I just had to replace mine also. I used a new bosh from Pep Boys. Price was fair, and it's keeping the car perfectly cool. Straight forward replacement, but those clamps on the hoses are a PITA.
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Verdad Gallardo
Joined: Apr 2004
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From: Atlanta, GA Ft. Walton Beach, FL
wp replacement at what mileage or amount of age are you folks replaceing water pumps?
I heard the stock is a well made piece and lasts for a longer time compared to other cars.
thanks
I heard the stock is a well made piece and lasts for a longer time compared to other cars.
thanks
Staging Lane
Joined: Jan 2010
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From: Ankeny,iowa
58k on my car, still pumping.. *knock on wood*
****, my 95 truck is still pumping at 157k.
But it prolly won't go seeing that I have a replacement sitting in the basement. I bought it before I drove it across the country. Just in case parts.
****, my 95 truck is still pumping at 157k.
But it prolly won't go seeing that I have a replacement sitting in the basement. I bought it before I drove it across the country. Just in case parts. 
70K. My car is a restoration project though. It was driven very rarely. I don;t think my pump was the issue as much as the gasket let go. Better safe than sorry. I replaced the entire cooling system.
*** Those pliers are awesome!
*** Those pliers are awesome!
