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Old May 18, 2012 | 01:59 PM
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Im in need of a new water pump. I had it replaced leas than 3 yts ago and the bearing has started to go out. So the question is what brand should i go with truflow or mopar? Any of them i should stay away from?
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 02:11 PM
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Any brand besides the one you bought 3 years ago.
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Avoid anything & everything to do with airtex - pure garbage.
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 03:28 PM
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Yup, Airtex is garbage now. Used to be a great product 20 years ago.
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 04:01 PM
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I got a cheapo with lifetime warranty from AutoZone. $60
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Just a fwiw.. take this opportunity to install an efan.. the pump will last longer without the weight of the fan dangling off of it, and so long as you periodically flush the system, corrosives won't built up and eat away at your impellers..
 
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Old May 18, 2012 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by drewactual
Just a fwiw.. take this opportunity to install an efan.. the pump will last longer without the weight of the fan dangling off of it, and so long as you periodically flush the system, corrosives won't built up and eat away at your impellers..
Yeah i was plannin on a efan install at the same time but i dont think the pump will last long enough for me to save up enough money. Even if i went with junkyard efans i couldnt afford it now.
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 01:14 AM
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make sure all your idler bearings are good
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 02:33 AM
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Originally Posted by QuadCabLuv
Yeah i was plannin on a efan install at the same time but i dont think the pump will last long enough for me to save up enough money. Even if i went with junkyard efans i couldnt afford it now.
My setup cost $100 for over 4000 cfm and all new parts.
 
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Old May 19, 2012 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by 2x1972
My setup cost $100 for over 4000 cfm and all new parts.
Details? Did you make a thread? Can you link me?
 
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