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Water Pump
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:51 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
Just a quick question regarding water pumps..
I'm going to be replacing mine when I do the belts, and was just wondering if there are any makes to avoid when buying?
Better still, could anyone recommend a make?
Thanks chaps
Doug
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:09 pm
by Merlin
Honda OEM. Pricey but the best.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:39 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
^^ 'fraid of that..
Oh well, off up to Honda for a thorough wallet raping then..
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:44 pm
by Merlin
When you get there plead poverty and try and get some money off. Keep asking if they can do it cheaper
I got my one for about £100 from my local stealer.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:57 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
£100 ? Sweet baby jeebus!
I was expecting a lot, but £100?
The whole bloody car only cost £250!
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:05 pm
by Merlin
If the car doesn't owe you much I am sure there is a case to sling a cheap water pump in it.
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:21 pm
by indigolemon
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:27 pm
by 4th Gen Doug
No, the car means a great deal, just wasn't expecting that sort of money..
I have that on my bench - bought it last week because of the Gates belts. I just wasn't sure about the 'FirstLine' water pump that came with it..
I'd rather pay for good parts than cheap it out and pay later!
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:36 pm
by indigolemon
Firstline are a big company, think EuroCarParts supply a lot of their stuff. Has Google thrown up any information?
Posted: Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:45 pm
by vanzep
Only thing that ive noticed is that the aftermarket water pumps (at least the 2 i have seen) have slightly smaller impellers comared to OEM. Maybe not a biggie but also noticed that the aftermarket pumps dont have the little rubber mount that sits on one edge of the pump - you will need to swap this over - I only noticed once i had fitted my pump
I think merlin has called it right go for OEM - guaranteed a perfect fit and no bits missing etc.
