---Earl Smith  wrote:
>
> I have just finished flushing the cooling system and replacing the
coolant.
> Of course, when I started the engine the water pump began whining
for the
> first time!  I was advised by a friend in the recycling business - who
> refused to sell me a used pump - to buy a dealer's pump and not an
> aftermarket product.
.  What is the experience out there?

I've got 145k on mine and on the 4th pump.  Works out to about 45, per
pump.  It is always the beariing, under engineered.  Doesn't matter
which one you buy.  Suggest you buy one with a lifetime guarantee.

TBill
83.5 Westy
(for sale)
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