Water Pump
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Water Pump
Has anyone had to replace there water pump in less than 30,000 miles?
I had a new water pump put in at 76,466 the new one leaked thru the weep hole and I had to replace the water pump and distributor at 103,012.
Very bad design to have the water pump weep hole over the distributor.
Brent K.
I had a new water pump put in at 76,466 the new one leaked thru the weep hole and I had to replace the water pump and distributor at 103,012.
Very bad design to have the water pump weep hole over the distributor.
Brent K.
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Sounds like you've got a late model Vette/engine with the dist. under the water pump. In any event, a water pump can go at any time, especially the cheaper after market ones. Try a Delco this time.
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You get what you pay for on those cheapie's... But on the other hand any w/p can go out at any time with no warning. Not so much on a good one though!! What is the coolant condition? that will make a difference.
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My original pump lasted 20 years and about 50,000 miles. I've had 2 since then and I'm now at 70k. Just get a lifetime one so it can be free after that. Delco is building more & more stuff in Mexico [ batterys are now crap, use to be the best] so you even have to watch them now.
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There are new, and there are rebuilt water pumps.
As stated coolant/lube plays a factor.
Also belt tightness/overtightness
Also other pumps/accessories that might share
a pulley or belt with the pump, can be too tight.
A/C belt can put stress on pump if pulley is shared.
Is yours a new vet with surpentine?(shouldn't effect pump)
Buy a new AC Delco and keep proper coolant with
lube properties.
Yes a low milage pump can fail alittle(drips)
or alot (gushes) I have experience with that
As stated coolant/lube plays a factor.
Also belt tightness/overtightness
Also other pumps/accessories that might share
a pulley or belt with the pump, can be too tight.
A/C belt can put stress on pump if pulley is shared.
Is yours a new vet with surpentine?(shouldn't effect pump)
Buy a new AC Delco and keep proper coolant with
lube properties.
Yes a low milage pump can fail alittle(drips)
or alot (gushes) I have experience with that
