New water pump

[dbzeag]

It is about that time for me to get a new timing belt installed, and I was thinking about just replacing my water pump while I am at it.

Anyone have any recommendations on where and what to get? Is the $60 special at Advance Auto Parts with a lifetime warranty worth it?

Thanks for the help.

[Mr. Win]

Sounds like a case of you get what you pay for... How many miles on the car?

[dbzeag]

Sounds like a case of you get what you pay for... How many miles on the car?
105K

[goldwing2000]

If you can find a new pump, go that route. The lifetime warrantee parts at any of the big chain auto parts stores don't generally last a lifetime. They bank on the fact that most people will not keep a vehicle long enough to bring it back for a warranty exchange.

It might work just fine but it might crap itself and take out your timing belt with it. Just something to think about.

[dbzeag]

If you can find a new pump, go that route. The lifetime warrantee parts at any of the big chain auto parts stores don't generally last a lifetime. They bank on the fact that most people will not keep a vehicle long enough to bring it back for a warranty exchange.

It might work just fine but it might crap itself and take out your timing belt with it. Just something to think about.

Where should I find a new one? I am ok with another OEM model, or even something aftermarket that is better, if there is such a beast. I would think that getting the parts from the dealer isn't the cheapest place.

[goldwing2000]

Honestly, I have no idea. I know where you can get new pumps for small-block chevy V8s but I don't know too much about Protege engines. Since my 3 has a timing chain, it's not something that I've ever worried about. :D

Check the dealer, just so you have a place to start. Then check the local auto parts stores and see if any of them have a new pump, as opposed to a rebuilt one. After that, you can always scrounge around on the intarweb and see what you can see.

Have you checked Ken at protegegarage.com?

[GNO]

The seals on the water pump tend to go out after a while. Replacing the pump while you do the belt is a good idea.

I bought a new OEM pump and belt from someone on the forum, but ended up replacing the engine (due to hydrolocking and throwing a rod) before I got around to replacing the belt and pump. The new motor only had 6k on it, so I don't foresee myself using that belt and pump anytime soon. PM me.