[heckinohio]

My wagons water pump has an unknown number of miles on it. Car sits a lot. I noticed a puddle some months ago........didnt heal up so I guess it is time to replace.

I see some up grade stuff available. This car has 43,000. I have owned it for 30 yrs, had 41,000 when I got it.......so it doesnt fall into the category of a regular cruiser. I did buy regular license plates this year & insurance. I intend to drive it. My physical ability is being compromised by my age, not good.

So, cheapy replacement from local auto parts or.........????

PJH

[MescaBug]

Here is my answer to that same question in another thread:

http://forums.maxperformanceinc.com/...d.php?t=757417

Just get a good rebuilt Pontiac water pump. Should be good enough for your needs.

[webfoot]

what I have learned by reading this forum is that 1. you need to get one which has the cast iron impeller, as opposed to some of them which have newer (yet apparently worse) stamped steel impellers. and 2. you need to check clearance between the impeller and the water pump plates. I believe there is a rather large thread in the heating & cooling section about this.

[Koppster]

What webfoot said

I'd add that my reading led me to believe the only superior pump out there is built by Evans and I concluded that aluminum Flowkoolers probably weren't any better than stock style pumps with cast impellers