Replace water pump as preventative maintenance?
#11
And the "I'm already dirty" factor. Come on Sister. Change the pump. The coolant drain pan is already under it. I'm fussy but I play in the snow and don't want to get stuck with the old emergency bag of walnuts in the console. They're not for eating, they're for catching something to eat.
#13
Local auto parts stores have re manufactured pumps for $35 and new ones for $50 with a lifetime warranty. I'm going new when I replace mine.
The factory gallons per minute is more than enough for the v-6. Most of them are the same pumps for a v-8. I look more towards radiator upgrades for increased cooling.
The factory gallons per minute is more than enough for the v-6. Most of them are the same pumps for a v-8. I look more towards radiator upgrades for increased cooling.
#14
Local auto parts stores have re manufactured pumps for $35 and new ones for $50 with a lifetime warranty. I'm going new when I replace mine.
The factory gallons per minute is more than enough for the v-6. Most of them are the same pumps for a v-8. I look more towards radiator upgrades for increased cooling.
The factory gallons per minute is more than enough for the v-6. Most of them are the same pumps for a v-8. I look more towards radiator upgrades for increased cooling.
I hadn't heard of any horror stories with water pumps and I had wondered if the ones on our 4.3l were the same as on the v8s. It's good to have that confirmed.
#15
Heavy Duty Water Pump
So I found a water pump that is for severe duty if not higher flow rates. It is the Cardone 55-11311H. This is the description of the differences between the two models of the new pumps Cardone sells from the email I received from them:
"The 55-11311H has a ball/roller style bearing which is more durable, the 55-11311 has ball/ball bearings which is an OE design."
FYI, the part numbers for the remanufactured units are 58-521H and 58-521, the "H" referring to severe duty. I would assume the severe duty/service rebuilt one has the same upgraded bearings as the new one.
"The 55-11311H has a ball/roller style bearing which is more durable, the 55-11311 has ball/ball bearings which is an OE design."
FYI, the part numbers for the remanufactured units are 58-521H and 58-521, the "H" referring to severe duty. I would assume the severe duty/service rebuilt one has the same upgraded bearings as the new one.
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