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Water pump Gates or OEM FORD
Otherwise, given the information you've shared, I think replacing the pump is a good idea.
Pros: replacing pump good idea
Vehicle:
Ford
I put a gates on my 2005 in August. No issues so far.
Pros: no issues so far
I got a metal impeller gates and I’ve been beating on it for five years or more without any hiccups.
Pros: no hiccups, metal impeller
Vehicle:
BMW
In the 11000 or so km i have driven the vehicle i have already had 1) Water pump replacement, 2) Front engine cover slow leak ( awaiting parts on backorder) & 2 inspections covered under warranty.
Pros: warranty covered repairs
Cons: slow leak, parts backorder
Vehicle:
Ford Bronco
Mileage: 11000 km
I went with a gates.
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
Only thing that left me stranded was the water pump. I thought I had a squeaking belt for the week leading up to it. I was wrong lol
Cons: pump failure, left stranded
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 322000 km
2006 Ford Explorer with the V6. Somehow went through four water pumps in one year. Made of the cheapest ticky tacky bullshit.
Cons: multiple water pump failures
Vehicle:
Ford Explorer
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
Ford 3.5L water pump with a plastic gear won't last 70,000!
Cons: poor longevity, plastic gear failure
Mileage: 112654 km
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