I've installed about 150 waterboxer water pumps without soaking them in
coolant first, fwiw.

In my experience  2.1 wbxr's do 70K  miles on a waterpump, that's about it.

I don't use that common japanese brand ...can't think of the name right now.
I use ones made in Italy usually.

Scott

On 12/25/2013 8:00 PM, David Clarkson wrote:
> My water pump is starting to leak and making noise and I am getting
> ready to purchase another one. I got about 80k out of this one and
> have had trouble with some brands only getting about 20k out of
> others. I can't find my record on the brand that I got the most
> mileage from. All that I have purchased came from one of two list
> vendors that we are all familiar with. I have searched the archives
> butr can't find any recommendations on particular brand
> recommendations. I do remember a discussion some time back where I
> think that I will soak the pump in coolant for a few days before
> installing. Does anyone have any recommendations for any particular
> brand. Looks to be about 3-4 commonly found out there. Thanks list and
> Merry Christmas to everyone.
>
> David Clarkson
> 1990 Westfalia
>