Red_Raider
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Hey guys I am in the process of replacing the water pump and thermostat. My question is there any particular brand the has a better performance over the other? Also should I replace the mounting bolts?
Advice on water pump
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Please buy a new water pump ! RE Manufacture suck balls
Rivieraracing
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Changing out the water pumps on our trucks is actually pretty easy so if you wanted to try a reman'd pump due to the price difference then go for it! If the price is pretty close to a new one, then get new all the time! Get a thermostat while you are there and I'd be content on using the bolts that you already have unless you know they are already screwed up!
Passin Thru
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I replaced my pump, stat, and hoses on my '91 c1500 a few months ago.
Super easy. I bought NAPA stuff because the water turbine is built like OEM.
Avoid Autozone Duralast JUNK.
If you don't believe me, look up a water pump for a 1990 ISUZU PUP. Compare the impellers. WORLD of a difference. The NAPA one looks like the OEM I pulled off my old truck. The Duralast, let's just say I told them to get me a new gasket for my old one.
Super easy. I bought NAPA stuff because the water turbine is built like OEM.
Avoid Autozone Duralast JUNK.
If you don't believe me, look up a water pump for a 1990 ISUZU PUP. Compare the impellers. WORLD of a difference. The NAPA one looks like the OEM I pulled off my old truck. The Duralast, let's just say I told them to get me a new gasket for my old one.
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Red_Raider
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I found a kit that had the pump, thermostat, and lower hose for $100 shipped. I'll be ordering it by this weekend.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f-LzBTC0SRk
How To Install Replace Water Pump Chevy GMC Silverado ^
A for the re-manufacture water pump
from personal experience , I had bad luck with re-manufacturer ones , 8 months and had to replace it again .
Good luck on !
How To Install Replace Water Pump Chevy GMC Silverado ^
A for the re-manufacture water pump
from personal experience , I had bad luck with re-manufacturer ones , 8 months and had to replace it again . Good luck on !
ccapehartusarmyINF.(ret)
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yeah i just replaced mine not to long ago
as far as thermostats go stick to what ever was in there originally hell there wasnt a thing wrong with the one i had in there already i used the orginal one just make sure to replace the o rings
as far as thermostats go stick to what ever was in there originally hell there wasnt a thing wrong with the one i had in there already i used the orginal one just make sure to replace the o rings
Passin Thru
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Original ac delco or Napa brand
just found that I have to do the same thing today. mechanic quoted $700 but that is way to rich for my budget and would take me to long to scrape together, so I have decided to replace it myself. napa is closed so I have to wait to go in the morning. I have all the tools except for the fan clutch wrench. What would be the easiest way for me to get that thing off?
