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Water Pump
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:13 pm
by Drax
Looking at getting mine replaced, seems like this is quite a common thing to be done, any recommendation on where you buy one from?
this one looks pretty reasonable
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Honda-Prelude ... 4154a7e396
but theres a cheaper one here
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HONDA-PRELUDE ... 5d3ab1f61c
too cheap and nasty maybe?
or theres one from Japarts
http://www.japarts.co.uk/shop/?sh=cart&l=a
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:18 pm
by Vtecmec
You'll find the cheaper ones have a cast impeller, rather than a proper steel one like the OEM.
Considering the labour involved with the swap, your probably best going with the Honda item.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:30 pm
by Bri
try evans in cefn mawr, I buy all my stuff from them I get a bit of a discount too. should I get you a price?
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:33 pm
by Drax
Bri wrote:try evans in cefn mawr, I buy all my stuff from them I get a bit of a discount too. should I get you a price?
yes please mate

many thanks!
Asked him for price will get back to you as soon as I know.
Posted: Tue Feb 26, 2013 10:33 pm
by 4thgenphil
Vtecmec wrote:You'll find the cheaper ones have a cast impeller, rather than a proper steel one like the OEM.
Considering the labour involved with the swap, your probably best going with the Honda item.
what he said, the difference is incredible in quality
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 9:57 am
by vanzep
i replaced my water pump with an aftermarket one - the main difference i noticed was that the impeller was noticeably smaller than on the oem one i took off

i couldnt hang around so had to fit it
so definately go for OEM

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 11:15 am
by Drax
right so OEM all the way, gotcha!
http://www.amazon.co.uk/93-01-Honda-Pre ... B002PLDTN2
this one says "OEM Quality"....not sure if that's balls or true

Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 12:56 pm
by prelude_h22
email these guys and quote your reg or an oem part number if you have it
skearn@hendy-group.com
part of hendy honda group
very helpful and replies to your emails
the one on amazon doesnt look oem - i would risk it - buy direct from honda
Posted: Wed Feb 27, 2013 5:12 pm
by Supermarine Blues
Don't forget to change the 'stat (if you haven't for a few years) at the same time.
Faster warm-up etc.