water pump

**Why_Try** · 17-11-2006 11:30 PM

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?!?!

**mrwillz** · 18-11-2006 12:09 AM

OEM ones last about forever
not sure about aftermarket ones.

**tinkerbell** · 20-11-2006 10:29 AM

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

**barefootbonzai** · 20-11-2006 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by Why_Try

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?!?!

you can pick up an OEM water pump from JDMYard for under $200.

**DLO01** · 20-11-2006 11:08 AM

I have always been informed to get Genuine.

Don't know about nearly lasting forever as stated though.

Everyone has thier own opinions though.

**sebatron** · 20-11-2006 11:23 AM

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.

**BlitZ** · 20-11-2006 02:14 PM

im running non genuine..

Made in Japan.. brand WPN.. no issues..,

**mj3610** · 20-11-2006 02:27 PM

Originally Posted by mrwillz

OEM ones last about forever
not sure about aftermarket ones.

thats the most rediculous thing i've ever heard...
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...