autobahn_ambition

I have an 87 951 and am concidering the purchase of a rebuilt water pump. Who does the best rebuild?

Thanks guys,

Kevin Sims
www.AutobahnAmbitionMag.com

Kburke

I was told to not get a rebuilt one. EVER! keep us posted on your results.

alxdgr8

If you are looking for cheap...

I had good luck with an autozone duralast pump (~$250).

I just checked rockauto and they have a reman. beck/arnley on closeout for $84

autobahn_ambition

What are the problems with rebuilt?

Erzengal

As long as the casting is ok, (not pitted/destroyed from wrong antifreeze) a Reman unit is essentially new. Just make sure you get the correct one, as there are a ton of different part numbers.

Check Zims (www.allzim.com)

CPR

+1...and Zims does a real good job on checking this.

Kburke

Second hand knowledge so take it for what its worth. I was told that rebuilt ones are just used ones in with any amount of mileage. Could break at anytime, the company just makes sure that it looks descent. knowledge came from Jsilverman so blame him. LOL

87944turbo

Zims has a very good reputation for rebuilt parts and your not likely to find someone else selling a pump for ~$86 (minus core) with a two year warranty. I've put them on before and wouldn't hesitate to do it again.

PorscheDoc

I have used well over a hundred rebuilt waterpumps without a problem. In fact, the only premature failure I have ever seen was with a new pump.......

Dave951

++ for Zims. I just recently swapped my water pump for a re-manufactured unit from them. Upon inspection it looks great. Definitely would buy from them again.

Did the same thing with my starter as well, and was equally satisfied.

hockeydude

i get mine from PAP-parts out of Powell, ohio. (order from their website) they have awesome cust. service and i've never had a problem with any of their parts

Wallace

I have a 94online.com rebuilt pump.
Going on two years so far.

I see no problem with rebuilt pumps from a reputable supplier.

reno808

Dont go with AUTOZONE CRAP i use to work their. I konw wuts sup. I WITH ZIMS

mj951

Doc, thats a lot of waterpumps, do you have a preferred supplier?

PorscheDoc

Worldpac.