Best Brand for Water Pump
#41
I think the problem with the airtex pump is that the halves are coming from the factory not torqued together properly. I don't think anyone thinks to retorque the bolts on a new pump but I think this is an important step if you're installing an airtex pump.
Having said that I think the ACDelco design is superior and I would only ever recommend that one.
Having said that I think the ACDelco design is superior and I would only ever recommend that one.
#43
Thought I'd add my experience: Airtex failed on me after 14 months. The impeller completely fell apart.
It happened at the worse time and I was very annoyed. I decided to fork the extra money for an OEM water pump (which had a white impeller, unlike the Airtex) and never look back. It still operates fine after 5 years and 40k miles. I should probably replace it soon, but the point is that the OEM pump is a solid unit. It's worth the extra money, don't waste your time on a $35 Airtex like I did. Not worth the risk
My car is a 1998 XJ8 fyi
It happened at the worse time and I was very annoyed. I decided to fork the extra money for an OEM water pump (which had a white impeller, unlike the Airtex) and never look back. It still operates fine after 5 years and 40k miles. I should probably replace it soon, but the point is that the OEM pump is a solid unit. It's worth the extra money, don't waste your time on a $35 Airtex like I did. Not worth the risk
My car is a 1998 XJ8 fyi
I stand by my statement that you should buy OEM (Airtex) - preferably the dealer if the price is reasonable. Part #AJ88912
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Don B (07-29-2020)
#44
I'd like to clarify my post #34 - it wasn't the Airtex that went out on me, it was the AC Delco unit that I mentioned earlier in the thread. Must have been typing/thinking too fast I apologize if I have caused confusion.
I stand by my statement that you should buy OEM (Airtex) - preferably the dealer if the price is reasonable. Part #AJ88912
I stand by my statement that you should buy OEM (Airtex) - preferably the dealer if the price is reasonable. Part #AJ88912
Last edited by Don B; 07-29-2020 at 03:15 PM. Reason: repaired quotation tag
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