hi just wondering, ppl who use NON-OEM water pump do you have any issues, eg water leaks!??! cuz the price diff is like nearly 200, would it be ok to use a non-genuine item?!?!
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hi just wondering, ppl who use NON-OEM water pump do you have any issues, eg water leaks!??! cuz the price diff is like nearly 200, would it be ok to use a non-genuine item?!?!
OEM ones last about forever
not sure about aftermarket ones.
i use non-OEM on my B20VTEC's
never had a problem, tjhe last one is upto 20'000km and is fine...
i get 'em at http://www.ausmart.com.au/category5_1.htm
you can pick up an OEM water pump from JDMYard for under $200.Quote:
Originally Posted by Why_Try
I have always been informed to get Genuine.
Don't know about nearly lasting forever as stated though.
Everyone has thier own opinions though.
i've changed waterpumps on 3 cars (only one honda though - '89 lude) and never used genuine, and never had leaks.
the people who say to use genuine are the ones who sell them at their appropriate markup.
im running non genuine..
Made in Japan.. brand WPN.. no issues..,
thats the most rediculous thing i've ever heard...Quote:
Originally Posted by mrwillz
ur off ur **** if u even think about buying a genuine water pump for $200 when u can get a japanese aftermarket one for $60. u'll only ever need to change the water pump only once in the life of the car, the new one wont break down for another 10 years, they're made in japan and come with 3 years warranty, they're the same (if not better) than "oem" ones...
each to their own
ECU-MAN happens to agree wif me :)
so what???Quote:
Originally Posted by mrwillz
if he jumps off a cliff would u do the same???
Ive used aftermarket with a problem
i use OEM, itll last longer if you use coolant in your cooling system not just water :thumbsup:
if your worried bout the cost of replacing the water pump, dont ask how much itll be to replace the head gasket.