waterpump

DannyMK2 · 06-18-2006, 01:10 AM

ive found out the my coolant leak is coming from my water pump like i suspected. im looking to replace it and i am wondering which brand you guys have used. ive seen bosche or airtex. theres about a $40 difference in price so im wondering if its worth it. thanks

tjbrotha · 06-18-2006, 01:17 AM

my replacement water pump for the same problem was a Duramax from Autozone. Did this happen around 102k+ because thats where mine did.

bobjp · 06-18-2006, 08:56 AM

I haven't used either of those brands, but if I were to replace my water pump I would get it from Napa and not worry.

bryans98tj · 06-18-2006, 09:57 AM

I got mine from autozone and they have both held up well (had to do one in my wifes grand cherokee). If its installed right it will be fine. I really wouldn't suggest a hi flow one only because the system is not designed for it.

ThisguyhasADD · 06-18-2006, 10:07 AM

i work for napa and weather you go with the remanufactured or brand new they will both hold up....
just replaced mine on my tj at 85k

**Jerry Bransford** · 06-18-2006, 10:13 AM

Avoid cheap water pumps with their so-called "Lifetime Warranty". Sure they will give you a new one if the one they sold you fails but they're so cheaply made, they WILL fail much sooner than the OE water pump will. Is the minor cost savings worth a couple extra hours of your labor, especially when it may fail at the least convenient time when you just don't have the time to swap it yourself?

I bought an Autozone "lifetime warranty" water pump and when I took it out of the box, I couldn't believe how cheaply made it was. I returned it for a refund and bought the OE pump for $40 more... and that $40 will be more than paid for since I know it'll easily outlast the cheap Autozone pump. And Autozone gives that lifetime warranty since they're betting you'll either sell the car before it goes bad or you'll forget about the warranty and just buy another somewhere else when it fails.

There's a HUGE difference in quality between the OE and most aftermarket water pumps, be careful what you buy.

farinspace · 06-18-2006, 10:26 AM

not sure what brand it was but i bought a kragen "lifetime warranty" water pump, i was pretty commited to the job as it was sunday, my old pump was off the vehical and i needed to go to work the next morning, the metal on this pump is really soft, so watch out not to strip the threads on the hose back to the heating system.

however, i am thinking that the leaking wasnt coming from a faulty pump, but rather a worn out gasket, im sure it would just require a gasket change, but it is better insurance to just replace the entire thing.

DannyMK2 · 06-19-2006, 11:28 AM

im kind of figuring mine to be the gasket as well but i really dont want to change the gasket only to find out that it was the pump. ive only got 67k on it.

rouxbicon · 06-19-2006, 12:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jerry Bransford

There's a HUGE difference in quality between the OE and most aftermarket water pumps, be careful what you buy.

Just out of curiousity, Jerry, when you say OE (which I assume to mean original equipment) do you mean genuine Jeep/Chrysler/Mopar from a dealership?

gatornut30 · 06-27-2006, 07:04 AM

My water pump just went bad yesterday at 97k, I got a new one from Autozone and plan on installing it today. Before I do all that what kind of WP did you use instead of the Autozone one?

**Wheelin98TJ** · 06-27-2006, 07:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rouxbicon

Just out of curiousity, Jerry, when you say OE (which I assume to mean original equipment) do you mean genuine Jeep/Chrysler/Mopar from a dealership?

That's correct.

OE = original equipment which is available from the dealer.

06-18-2006, 01:17 AM	#2
tjbrotha Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Dallas TX Posts: 132 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	my replacement water pump for the same problem was a Duramax from Autozone. Did this happen around 102k+ because thats where mine did. __________________ and don't forget to wave ! 97 I4 TJ SEDone 8/13/07: DPG Ultimate Suspension kit: DPG Trailgunner Coils, Old Man Emu HD Shocks, JKS 1.25" BL + 1" MML, JKS Front and Rear Adjustable Track Bars, JKS Quicker Disconnects, 31" BFG A/Ts daily driven 33" BFG A/Ts Wheelin, Personally made Hand Throttle, Airaid air filter, goin for more asap Asking a Jeep to be fast is like asking a brick to fly.-Airborne4X4

06-18-2006, 08:56 AM	#3
bobjp Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Posts: 486 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	I haven't used either of those brands, but if I were to replace my water pump I would get it from Napa and not worry. __________________ 97 TJ sport. No swaybar. ;)

06-18-2006, 10:26 AM	#7
farinspace Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Fresno, CA Posts: 201 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	not sure what brand it was but i bought a kragen "lifetime warranty" water pump, i was pretty commited to the job as it was sunday, my old pump was off the vehical and i needed to go to work the next morning, the metal on this pump is really soft, so watch out not to strip the threads on the hose back to the heating system. however, i am thinking that the leaking wasnt coming from a faulty pump, but rather a worn out gasket, im sure it would just require a gasket change, but it is better insurance to just replace the entire thing. __________________ 98 TJ, 4.0L I6, 5sp, 4.88 Alloy Gears, D30[Aussie Locker]/D44[Detroit TrueTrac] 33" Toyo Open Country MT, 2" BB Lift + 1" Eng./Body Lift, TW SYE + Drive Shaft

06-19-2006, 11:28 AM	#8
DannyMK2 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 135 Profile Gallery Classifieds My Jeeps	im kind of figuring mine to be the gasket as well but i really dont want to change the gasket only to find out that it was the pump. ive only got 67k on it. __________________ '78 Datsun 280z 5spd I6 (waitin for paint) '84 Supra 5spd I6 (finishin up some minor body work, body kit, then paint) '84 Supra 5spd I6 (Parts Car) '00 TJ 5spd I6 (Daily Driver for now) something tells me i like 5spd I6's