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.
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