Go to GM Parts House---sponsor. I would get a NEW waterpump if it was me. The belt has the part# stamped on it. If you can't read it, go to GM Parts House and look it up online or send Gene a message. Goodyear, Dayco, are good belts---might as well change the a/c belt while you are changing belts.

 

ACDelco or Gates with the gaskets and buy a new thermostat. ACDELCO Part # 252846 or ACDELCO Part # 251744 for the OE replacement. Rockauto ships to the Netherlands/Internationale.

 

agreed. I changed mine out about a month ago with a gates. I used the gaskets that came with the new pump and i havnt had a problem since.

 

What about Bosch, GMB or DNJ ?

And Jontall thanks for the rockauto tip, prices in euros and they don't have ridiculous fedex prices, so I won't have to wait 3-4 weeks for my package to arive.

 

I noticed my pump leaking out of the weep hole so I changed the pump out before it became an issue.

Went with a water pump from O'reillys (had great feedback on gto forums) and its been 10k without a single issue although I did buy the felpro metal gaskets since I didn't trust the flimsy ones that came with the pump.

Picked up gates belts at pepboys and a new thermostat while I was at it.

 

Scoogin Dickey had oem pumps for half off and free shipping awhile back. I'd look into them. I picked one up just incase. What part of the Netherlands do you live in? I use to live in Leiden.

 

What part of the Netherlands do you live in? I use to live in Leiden.

Near eindhoven.

My mechanic was able to find a waterpump locally, was a little bit more expensive, but at least its fixed now, otherwise it might have taken another week.

But I was wondering if its worth to check if the old waterpump can be refurbished. Not sure what's wrong with it, but I did find a refurbishing kit somewhere (I believe it was just a couple of seals).
Have people tried this, is it worth it ?

 

I would buy a meziere lol, but Scoogin Dickey & GM Partshouse are the best for OEM parts.

 

Look on ls1tech forums in the sponsor section. Scoggin Dickey has a thread for brand new 0 mile take off waterpumps for a great price. I picked up a pump + factory gaskets up for a great price even though my pump is still fine. I figure it's only a matter of time before it goes to crap.