Second water pump just started leaking, shaft seal, weeping from the piddle hole. This is a NAPA iron, the one before was a GMB aluminum. Both crapped out within @ 5000 miles.

What options/suggestions do all have for water pumps? I was looking at the FlowKooler one, anyone have experience with them?

Part numbers would be helpful!

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No one? Has anyone recently purchased a water pump?

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The GMB aluminum I have has been fine. Not a lot of miles on it yet. Never tried Flowkooler.

 

I tried both AutoZone and Advance Auto and they don't carry the GMBs anymore.

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I bought a flowkooler but have not put it on yet.

 

I just bought an eastern industries steel water pump and am about to put it in.

 

What's the impeller look like on that one?

I was crunched for time, and got a NAPA standard iron rebuilt. I will watch belt tension, etc, and see how long this one lasts. Pretty certain I did everything right on the last one, but will double check this go around. Would blow if I had to do it again in 3-6 months.

I will probably grab a FlowKooler one and keep it on the shelf just in case. Not sure if Evans makes one for Olds, but will be looking into that too.

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the impeller looked real good, but i botched the install and now my power steering won't line up properly

 

Huh? Sure you just didn't get the wrong pump?

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