SeanR

Been hashed to death but want you all to see the one I just pulled off a car that was over heating.

Great quality right? Don't want to spend the money on a good, known product? Here ya go.

SeanR

This particular pump is made by "Autopac" and they are selling them on e-bay, through auto parts places online. Great stuff huh.

davek9

Fitted with the recommended Plastic Impeller and it came off the shaft?
Doesn't look like many miles until it failed, agreed you get what you pay for (most times

jcorenman

No bushing. Plastic isn't as strong as any kind of metal, and a plastic impeller needs to be molded around a bushing insert with knurling or similar to lock the plastic to the insert. The press-fit is then between the steel shaft and metal bushing.

Sean, was that a rebuilt? With a Porsche core? Or a new (cheap) pump?

SeanR

Only guessing as I've not seen a "Porsche" rebuilt one. It's got a sticker from Autopac Rebuilt Water and Air Pumps. Looks like they sell all over the net, cheapest on e-bay from resellers.

It did used to be a Porsche pump from the stampings but who knows.

Cosmo Kramer

http://www.bmaparts.com/catalog-3/pa.../autopac-reman

They aren't that cheap!

Confusing they say they have no remanufactured parts, probably a Chinese knockoff.

SeanR

Just noticed that Pelican Parts is selling these. Interesting.

Kevin in Atlanta

The only rebuilt units I have bought and trust have been from 928Intl.

Dan87951

Yikes! I'm putting this on my do not buy list. Thanks for the heads up!

hacker-pschorr

It would be interesting to know how they vetted this rebuilder....... somewhat disconcerting.

SeanR

Was told on my FB page that this builder used to be quality but no longer is.

davek9

Ahh I see that now, makes perfect sense, thanks Jim!

Imo000

Who installed this pump?

Mongo

I keep beating it to death.... PIN IT IF YOU REBUILD IT.

SeanR

LOL, that's not something I worry about, you won't see me install a rebuilt anyway.