Probably a well worn topic but...

what's the consensus on relative quality of waterpumps vs. manufacturer or
country of origin?

for example, i've got a spare "just in case" in my kit for road trips.
it's a GRAF brand made in Italy  and written all over auf Deutsch -- paid
US$46.  Worked the clerk pretty hard to find it :-) was in the database but
had been stocked in a bogus location.

other choice at the time was Beck Arnley (made in USA) for US$106.

thanks much,
dwight

>> >From: "Paul A. Cianciolo" <PaulC@esslink.com>
>> >
>> >Hello All,
>> >
>> >I have a noise from my 1986 Vanagon engine compartment.  Upon further
>> investigation I find that the waterpump bearing has a lot of play and is
>> getting ready to let go.  Does anyone care to venture a guess at what this
>> job could cost. I wonder if I can do it myself.
>> >
>> >Any ideas will be welcomed
>> >
>> >PaulC
>> >"Pumpless in Connecticut"
>> >
>
>I recently had my water pump replaced for about $300 (parts + labor) here
>in Portland, OR.  This pump lasted only 25K miles.  Also, the old pump was
>leaking antifreeze.