01-14-2014, 09:03 AM
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Airtex waterpump
Any thoughts on these? I can get one on rockauto for 15 bucks and I believe they make decent fuel pumps.
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01-14-2014, 09:25 AM
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And you can get the ACDelco for $5 more. Why not get that one?
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01-14-2014, 12:05 PM
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Thought about that too but being I am getting a new belt tensioner, belt, and idler it will cost more with shipping. Is the delco one that much better? I read somewhere that the replacement delco ones are no good
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01-14-2014, 12:51 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03Alerosil
Thought about that too but being I am getting a new belt tensioner, belt, and idler it will cost more with shipping. Is the delco one that much better? I read somewhere that the replacement delco ones are no good
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Opinions on these things tend to be all over the place! Having said that, if I were mail ordering mine I'd probably get a Gates. |
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01-14-2014, 01:27 PM
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I used to trust AC Delco until I got some brake parts that were built wrong..and most of the parts aren't made in America anymore so I don't think the quality is the same as it once was. I still buy AC Delco parts sometimes, but they may not always be my first choice.
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01-14-2014, 02:00 PM
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I've bought ToughOne parts before... they're pretty good. I would recommend them.
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01-14-2014, 02:37 PM
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Thanks for all the replies. Anyone have experience with airtex. The impeller looks different than stock
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01-14-2014, 03:29 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Starglow
most of the parts aren't made in America anymore so I don't think the quality is the same as it once was.
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they still have to follow specs and quality checks like anything else that's manufactured
many OEM parts come from mexico or elsewhere |
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01-14-2014, 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Nas Escobar
I've bought ToughOne parts before... they're pretty good. I would recommend them.
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The Tough One water pump for the V6 is assembled in USA. I'll take some pics and upload them when I get the chance. |
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01-14-2014, 05:00 PM
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I think the water pump design changed for 2002 or 2003. Early units used a cast impeller; later units had a stamped steel impeller.
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01-14-2014, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by mfuller
I think the water pump design changed for 2002 or 2003. Early units used a cast impeller; later units had a stamped steel impeller.
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Mine is an early 2003 and it has the cast impeller. |
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01-14-2014, 05:50 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03Alerosil
Thanks for all the replies. Anyone have experience with airtex. The impeller looks different than stock
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It's been so long ago since I replaced the water pump I don't remember what brand I used. Sometimes there are design differences between brands but the impeller should be fine.
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01-14-2014, 06:00 PM
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I do my best to buy American parts. If this TPP gets thru Congress, you can kiss American parts good-bye
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01-14-2014, 08:46 PM
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I try to buy american parts too.
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01-14-2014, 09:50 PM
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Seen a tru flow one at napa. New it's 20 bucks. Any experience with these? I have always had good luck with napa parts but never used a pump from them
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01-15-2014, 08:56 AM
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Decided to go with the Ac/Delco one at rockauto. Cant beat $20 for factory parts. especially something as critical as a waterpump.
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01-15-2014, 10:13 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03Alerosil
Mine is an early 2003 and it has the cast impeller.
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From what I can tell, some use a cast impeller, and some use a stamped impeller. The Tough One from AA that I saw had a stamped impeller. I have no idea if it makes any difference, except maybe in how much it weighs. |
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01-15-2014, 10:18 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 03Alerosil
Decided to go with the Ac/Delco one at rockauto. Cant beat $20 for factory parts. especially something as critical as a waterpump.
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When you get it take some pics of it and post them here! |
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01-15-2014, 12:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by zzyzzx
When you get it take some pics of it and post them here!
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Sure thing. If it hadn't been done before I would do I write up on it |
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01-15-2014, 12:34 PM
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I found 2 writeups, complete with pics in a Grand Am forum. I referenced them in my water pump thread here:
http://www.aleromod.com/forums/showthread.php?t=37682
What I was wanting from you was pics of the pump and box it came in. Those might be useful to other people here.
That and I am still investigating exactly why type of thread locker to use and where. I will probably get the pump today and read through the instructions that come with it and the Factory Service Manual just to see what they say.
Last edited by zzyzzx : 01-15-2014 at 12:37 PM.
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