I think mine has given up the ghost. I searched the forum and the consensus it to get the ACDelco expensive option that is basically an exact new factory replacement. Unfortunately I cannot find anyone that has one in stock. What would be the closest in terms of quality and longevity? My brief search has come up with the following options:
Every water pump with the exception of the pricier ACDelco have a moss cast into them to adapt what appears to be the early truck upper hose fitting.
From what I'm seeing either I wait till March and get the ACDelco, try to find a used part, of get the cheapest one I can find and run it till it gives up the ghost, then hopefully the ACDelco will be back in stock. What are your opinions?
- Edelbrock 8896 - $434.95 at Summit. Requires I purchase pulley 8898 for an additional $133.95. It is listed on backorder till 12/20/2021.
- Tuff Stuff 1310C - $268.99 at Summit. This appears to have the bolted on back cover. Available today.
- ACDelco 12681185 251-744 - $227.99 at Summit. This should be the identical OEM replacement. Pressed on back cover. It is listed on backorder till 3/4/2022.
- FlowKooler 1670 - $209.99 at Summit. Bolted on back cover. Available today.
- Duralast EWP-9189 - $154.99 at Autozone. Bolted on back cover. Available today locally. Good for warranty exchange.
- Murray CP5081 - $154.99 at O'reilly. Bolted on back cover. Available today. Good for warranty exchange.
- ACDelco 19195105 252-846 - $127.99 at Summit. According to reviews this does not last long. Pressed on back cover. Available today.
- GMB North America 130-7290 - $123.99 at Summit. Bolted on back cover. Available today.
- Dayco DP1317 - $95.79 at Rockauto. Bolted on back cover. Available today.
- Airtex AW5081 - $88.79 at Rockauto. Bolted on back cover. Available today.
- Gates 45002 - $79.79 at Rockauto. Bolted on back cover. Available today.
Every water pump with the exception of the pricier ACDelco have a moss cast into them to adapt what appears to be the early truck upper hose fitting.
From what I'm seeing either I wait till March and get the ACDelco, try to find a used part, of get the cheapest one I can find and run it till it gives up the ghost, then hopefully the ACDelco will be back in stock. What are your opinions?
