Used Aisin for my 2000lx.
We used an Aisin water pump. We have had no problems with this water pump as of 11k miles on the engine rebuild now.
I had my timing belt done by not a Volvo specialist specifically, but a “European brand” mechanic. They used an Aisin pump / Gates belt kit and life is good.
When I was shopping around for cooling system replacement parts, I wasn't sure if GRAF or HEPU made a better metal-impellar water pump. I ended up purchasing both the GRAF and HEPU, and found the HEPU to have a better fit and finish compared to the GRAF.
There’s a really good kit that come with gates timing belt, tensioner, idler, Aisin water pump, Toyota cam and crank seals and a serpentine belt for $350 I used it and everything has worked perfectly
You should be fine with the Aisin. They were the OE manufacturer for a lot of makes.
My next car I got a Hepu pump, which FCP lists as an OEM supplier. The impeller is plastic (or composite, I don't remember), but overall the part is so much nicer.
New water pump - HEPU $30.00
100% oem or Aisin, I bought a knock off on amazon and it failed in 2 months.
Like others have suggested, either get an OEM or Aisin water pump or be prepared to make this an annual event.
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