water pump rebuild
02-19-2018, 09:35 PM
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water pump rebuild
Can anyone recommend someone in the Charlotte, NC area to rebuild my water pump? I really don't want to ship it off to someone and don't want to purchase a replacement. Thanks.
02-19-2018, 10:14 PM
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Thanks for phone number. Still need to determine if it is to have date or not. I will call him tomorrow. Thanks.
It looks easy to do, but no shop press available.
It looks easy to do, but no shop press available.
02-20-2018, 07:11 AM
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I'm not gonna search for his post about it as I don't know if it was here or the NCRS site.
It's an easy task to do it yourself. Buy a quality rebuild kit that has a cast impeller. The cheap kits come with a stamped tin one and should be avoided.
02-20-2018, 09:16 AM
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I don't recommend too many people but this is one of them.
This is the guy to go to. He's in the Phoenix area.
https://chevycool.com/
This is the guy to go to. He's in the Phoenix area.
https://chevycool.com/
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02-20-2018, 10:24 AM
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I don't recommend too many people but this is one of them.
This is the guy to go to. He's in the Phoenix area.
https://chevycool.com/
This is the guy to go to. He's in the Phoenix area.
https://chevycool.com/
Got him on my 'short list' of vendors now...
02-20-2018, 12:22 PM
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02-20-2018, 12:26 PM
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You sold me, but where do I find a kit with the cast iron impeller? Need to order today.
02-20-2018, 01:33 PM
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He used to make Old Town every year. Don't know about now at the airport. Quality parts and work. I think he's buddy's with Desert Pilgrim here? He even sells parts to rebuild your own.
02-20-2018, 01:57 PM
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Keep in mind you cannot use original cast impellers or fan hubs with the new kits...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...uild-kits.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...uild-kits.html
02-20-2018, 05:22 PM
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Keep in mind you cannot use original cast impellers or fan hubs with the new kits...
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...uild-kits.html
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...uild-kits.html
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02-20-2018, 07:32 PM
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Go to eBay and do a search. You will find John Meissinger's listing (thanks 1snake) and this one eBay item number:232652262186. Not much difference, but one was a few bucks cheaper.
I believe the supplier of the kit I bought also rebuilds w/p, etc. Hart Bros Core Company
I believe the supplier of the kit I bought also rebuilds w/p, etc. Hart Bros Core Company
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02-20-2018, 08:54 PM
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I don't know about you guys, but i want to raid Roy's garage stash! He has one of every rare part imaginable. Glad he is on this forum. I am sure he is missed on the "other" board too. I know I miss his knowledge. He is one of the few that can actually support what he says with documentation, etc. Thanks Roy!