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Old 10-05-2023, 02:32 AM   #1
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my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

I have a noisy bearing in my water pump which has only lasted 10k on my 350 SBC.
I bought it in Australia for $100AUD which means its a $50 buck pump in the US.
Guessing it's Chinese and want to spend the extra cash this time to get something that will last.

Recommendations please.

PS . Is anything actually made in the US these days?
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Old 10-05-2023, 04:43 PM   #2
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

Stewart Stage 1 - Made in Michigan, been using them for 20 years with great results. One on a 454 lasted 120,000 miles before I sold the truck and was still working and was over 10 years old!
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Old 11-01-2023, 06:43 PM   #3
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Stewart Stage 1 - Made in Michigan, been using them for 20 years with great results. One on a 454 lasted 120,000 miles before I sold the truck and was still working and was over 10 years old!
Did a lot of research and ended up getting one of these. Thanks.
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Old 10-06-2023, 09:33 AM   #4
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

Edelbrock water pumps work last long as well.
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Old 11-11-2023, 04:27 PM   #5
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

Dont tighten you fan belt so tight
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Old 11-11-2023, 06:56 PM   #6
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Dont tighten you fan belt so tight
How do you know I did Mr Helpful.? Twist to 90 degrees but no more.
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Old 11-11-2023, 08:43 PM   #7
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

Check belt alignment
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Old 11-13-2023, 12:20 PM   #8
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?

i always buy a reman water pump they use the oem pumps from gm cores casting the aftermarket water pumps dont fit and last as long as the oem do
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