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Water pump OEM FORD or GMB
I've been running the aluminum GMB pump (1301280AL on Rockauto) on the 455 in my '72 Bonneville for about 5 years now with no problems.
Pros: no problems, 5 years reliable
Part number: 1301280AL
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
Me and various others I know have used GMB water pumps before with no issues.
Pros: no issues
I been running a Gmb pump for couple thousand miles now. Super cheap on rock auto, they also sell a high performance one. I bought both
Pros: super cheap
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 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
they slapped the fucking water pump behind the timing cover ?? Just go German engineering and make an electric water pump so you aren’t doing a chain service to do a water pump.
Cons: poor water pump placement, expensive repair
Vehicle:
Ford Fusion
the only thing that’s had any problems is a water pump
Cons: had problems
Vehicle:
Ford
Here’s my experience with the 2019 for what it’s worth:
Bought a 2019 with 5.0, xlt with 20k miles for $41k in Aug 2022.
-Water pump and vct’s replaced at 50k miles.
-New engine at 98k miles due to oil consumption (2 dealerships and 4 months later). Replaced in Aug of 2024
-102k miles the trans started acting funny, fully grenading at 112k miles. Replaced Feb of 2025
-126k miles and the transmission cooler fails midway through a 3hour trip with the pop up camper and family in tow.
Cons: transmission cooler fails
Vehicle:
Ford
Mileage: 50000 km
The water pump was defective as well upon diagnostic. Leak in coolant as well. 2022 with 20k miles.
Cons: defective, coolant leak
Vehicle:
Ford Bronco
Mileage: 20000 km
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