Reliant 87, new pump?

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by claudio, Oct 23, 2006.

  1. claudio

    claudio Guest

    Hi. I need to replace the water pump in my 87 Reliant 2.5L. IS IT OK if
    I get a used one at the junkyard, or should I better get a new one? Is
    that a sensitive part?

    thanks
     
    claudio, Oct 23, 2006
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  2. claudio

    Steve B. Guest

    All waterpumps will fail eventually... You could get one that has
    years left or you could get one that will fail tomorrow. That is the
    fun of junkyard shopping! In this case a brand new Duralast pump is
    less than $18. They aren't the greatest but they are a heck of a lot
    better than an unknown used one.

    Steve B.
     
    Steve B., Oct 23, 2006
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    Matt Ion Guest

    I'll second that recommendation...
     
    Matt Ion, Oct 23, 2006
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  4. claudio

    kmatheson Guest

    Me too. There are some parts where it doesn't make sense to buy used,
    as it is hard to determine how much life is left in them, and rebuilt
    ones are reasonably priced.

    -KM
     
    kmatheson, Oct 23, 2006
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    DeserTBoB Guest

    ....as I know all too well...
    I won't. "Duralast" crap sold by Auto Bone and other junk chains is
    garbage. Spend some extra money and get an A1/Cardone rebuild...they
    DO last, unlike "Duralast," which doesn't. Cardone stuff is carried
    by many independent parts houses as well as Kragen/Schucks. They cost
    more, but are rebuilt here with quality seals and impellers.
    "Duralast" crap uses inferior lip seals and flimsy impellers. Ditto
    for "Duralast" ignition parts...mexican garbage.
     
    DeserTBoB, Oct 23, 2006
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