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Water pump Gates or GMB
I have 20-25k miles on a GMB pump now and it hasn't leaked a drop. We'll see how long it goes, but so far I'm happy with it.
Pros: no leaks, reliable performance
Mileage: 32000 km
I used a gates water pump on mine and have had no issues
Pros: no issues
Vehicle:
Nissan Skyline
Update: it was the water pump. Got a new Gates water pump (screws and gasket included). Installed it, no sealant or anything. Works flawlessly. Not a drop anywhere.
Pros: works flawlessly, no leaks
Vehicle:
Chevrolet Silverado
I used the gates kit from rock auto including the gates water pump… Car seems to be driving fine for the past few thousand miles since install.
Pros: driving fine
Vehicle:
Ford Fiesta
We used to install gates pump and belt kits, but saw too many leaking water pumps well before they were due for another belt. Switched to aisin kits and haven't had a problem.
Pros: no problems with Aisin
Cons: leaking water pumps
I checked the old water pump and took it out by removing the front plate of the engine... The old water pump moves fine but it does make a squeaking noise and is quite old however it does move.
Cons: squeaking noise, quite old
Vehicle:
Chrysler LHS
Mileage: 160934 km
I also had the Gates pump leak within 6 months. The input shaft seal was leaking. Gates used to be a great brand but these pumps are garbage.
Cons: leaking input shaft seal, short lifespan, poor quality
I’ve gone through about 3 water pumps all within 10-30k kilometres and each time it’s something leaking other than the gaskets. Either the freeze plug starts to leak or the actual water pump does. Luckily i bought it through napa and they’ve been giving me new ones under warranty but the job takes about 4 hours and each time i have to buy new coolant which is starting to get expensive. The cheapest OEM pump i’ve found from mopar was 1000cad which in itself is crazy because the napa/gates are about $170
Cons: repeated leaks, short lifespan, expensive coolant
Good choice on going with Aisin. I had to redo the job on mine after 2 months when the shitty Gates water pump started pissing out the weep hole. Will never buy another Gates pump again.
Pros: good choice with Aisin
Cons: Gates pump failed quickly
Did a gates kit on mine. Water pump is leaking after 60k miles.
Cons: leaking after 60k miles
Vehicle:
Lexus
Mileage: 96560 km
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