Guest HessLakeGuy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Hello:I have both new and rebuilt waterpumps on my shelf and ready to install in the car we are driving to NC next month. Not sure which one to use.Not sure if the brand new ones are as good as a properly rebuilt unit, just checking for others opinions.The original has about 75,000+ miles on it, no issues, but I am going to change it anyway. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NCReatta Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Go for the new one. I've had a new one on my '89 for probably 4 months/3000 miles with no problems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 You don't mention what brand the pumps are. That would have a big influence on which one I would use. I like ACDelco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HessLakeGuy Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 OKThe new one is an ACDelco, the used one rebuilt by a Michigan rebuilder of some obscure name.One thing to note is that the rebuilt units core was blasted (by some kind of media) and seem a bit rough. Tom Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 does either have the factory type impeller in it?i had to look all over for one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jerrykiefer Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Go with the new, especially at the little difference in price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronnie Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 If anyone needs a water pump they are currently only $27.45 in The Reatta Store with free shipping (and no tax in most states). Hard to beat that price for a NEW ACDelco pump. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
padgett Posted May 16, 2012 Share Posted May 16, 2012 Agree, what I look for is a steel impeller. That said being about a 1 hour change (if slow) it is a lot easier than a fuel pump where I only use ac-delco. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
handmedownreatta Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 don' t do like i did and remove the radiater hose.no need to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
89REATTAJIM Posted May 17, 2012 Share Posted May 17, 2012 don' t do like i did and remove the radiater hose.no need to.Easy mistake, I discovered when I did my first pump. PITA cleaning old gasket material from block......... Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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