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Sep 21, 2008 | 01:55 PM

Gregory VanLare

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85 Water Pump

I need to replace my water pump, is it worth buying a high flow or should I just buy an OEM. I have really done nothing to the engine (other than put a lot of miles on it!)?

Sep 21, 2008 | 01:57 PM

Pete K

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Originally Posted by Gregory VanLare

I need to replace my water pump, is it worth buying a high flow or should I just buy an OEM. I have really done nothing to the engine (other than put a lot of miles on it!)?

OEM.
If you have a store locally that sells Airtex, they are reboxed oem pumps.

Sep 21, 2008 | 02:15 PM

Red Tornado

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i love the aftermarket. its such a fair, balanced and straightforward sector of the industry!

Sep 21, 2008 | 03:11 PM

H P Bushrod

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When I had my '85, I replaced it with a OEM unit. When I got rid of the car, It was still going strong.

Sep 21, 2008 | 04:59 PM

MK 82

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Originally Posted by Red Tornado

i love the aftermarket. its such a fair, balanced and straightforward sector of the industry!

You slumming from PRC?

Sep 22, 2008 | 04:34 AM

Joe C

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i replaced my 85's pump w/ an OEM this year. i figured at 23 years and 113K miles, the original stuff is fine. try "partsladi" for pricing...

Sep 22, 2008 | 02:08 PM

Frizlefrak

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OEM got your car this far, the next OEM will get it another 23 years.

Sep 22, 2008 | 03:10 PM

pmihaltian

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Rebuild it

These guys will rebuild your original water pump for about $75. They do a great job and are highly respected in the NCRS arena:

Arthur Gould Rebuilds, Inc.
5R Main Street
Kings Park, NY 11754
Work: 631.269.0093