Water Pump

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 1:51 pm

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

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:09 pm

Honda OEM. Pricey but the best.

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:39 pm

^^ 'fraid of that..
Oh well, off up to Honda for a thorough wallet raping then..

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:44 pm

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.

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 2:57 pm

£100 ? Sweet baby jeebus!
I was expecting a lot, but £100?
The whole bloody car only cost £250!

Post by **Merlin** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:05 pm

If the car doesn't owe you much I am sure there is a case to sling a cheap water pump in it.

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:21 pm

Something like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMING-CAM-BE ... 4aca96a6e0

Post by **4th Gen Doug** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:27 pm

No, the car means a great deal, just wasn't expecting that sort of money..

indigolemon wrote:Something like: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TIMING-CAM-BE ... 4aca96a6e0

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!

Post by **indigolemon** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:36 pm

Firstline are a big company, think EuroCarParts supply a lot of their stuff. Has Google thrown up any information?

Post by **vanzep** » Mon Jun 09, 2014 3:45 pm

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.