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Just replaced my GMB waterpump with a Gates off Amazon ($34). The new pump has forged gears instead of stamped, and the price was right. Thought I'd share because I am often leary of buying amazon/ebay parts, but this was legit.
Cast* yes it sold elsewhere but this is cheapest, and who can complain about 2 day free shipping?
FWIW, the stamped gmb pump was sold to me in a kit by a reputable vendor.
Just a quick fyi for those wanting to get cheap but quality parts. I wish we had a list of those things, maybe a shared Google doc that is updated as products are removed and added from ebay/amazon. Just to save us all time.
My gates cast water pump failed after about two years of use. The pulley bearing started squealing and threw out all it's grease. I had it replaced with another Gates waterpump. Don't knnow if it's a china pump...
Last edited by psyber_0ptix; 03-22-2017 at 05:20 PM.