NOS can be a decade old as well.
So you think Delco is still producing parts in the USA today for almost 30 year old cars? Sure manufacturing has changed, most parts for older cars are now made in China and not necessarily to a high quality standard but to a lower price point eg GM OE hydraulic engine mounts for W cars were high quality made in USA, today they are GM branded made in China and much lower quality.Once again it’s a cat’s breakfast of varying advice from the Bitog team.
NOS? If anyone believes that no improvement in manufacturing has occurred in the last ten years, hopefully grandpa has water pump stashed in the attic.
So true. Winnipeg - the town where no one wants to pay retail.
Nope. Not at all. I said there is an improvement in the AC Delco water pumps made in in China in the last ten years. I keep hearing complaints that are based on Chinese made parts made over 10 years ago. Many mechanics say “ I’ll never use that Chinese crap again.” That’s based on parts made prior to 2015. What’s happened? Chinese manufacturing got into gear and quality is climbing. China makes three times more vehicles than the USA and they are learning a few things. Remember when Japanese parts were crap?
Give it a shot but 99% chance its a crap part in a nice AC Delco box
You are going off track here. Sure there are some decent quality Chinese made parts but GM OE spec parts are a different quality than the Gold and Silver lines. Those lines are made to a lower price point. The Delco OE part from a dealer is a higher end part than aftermarket Delco despite both possibly being made in the same place regardless of COO.
That’s all fair enough. The Gold line replaced the Professional line, and this was done less than 10 years ago so even they are better than the old AC Delcos prior to 2015. My Professional line AC Delco water pump has 50,000 miles on it. Like you said, I’ll bet the Delco OE is even better, but I would have no problem purchasing an AC Delco Gold water pump, even if made in China. If one is worried about call backs, then yes you might suggest OE.
Remember when anything made in Japan was crap? Over the years my family has had a few decorative items "made in occupied Japan". Not great quality.
oh ya Toyota had a parts recall (under the guise of a service bulletin) for many of those 2AZ-FE engine water pumps. I know, I had mine replaced under warranty. The bearing wasn't sealed against coolant and it caused the shaft to wobble. It's probably why you had a little bit of play and no resistance. They replaced all those parts with newer designs around 2007-2008. But that's good to know there's at least ONE decent aftermarket manufacturer of water pumps out there!
.....Yeah, GMB has served me well, and they come with gaskets !!! No RTV needed... Toyota OEM is strickly RTV for their water pumps.Engineers are looking to improve an existing design of a 10, 20 etc. year old platform? Lol okay.Once again it’s a cat’s breakfast of varying advice from the Bitog team.
NOS? If anyone believes that no improvement in manufacturing has occurred in the last ten years, hopefully grandpa has water pump stashed in the attic.
I do remember the Toyota pump needed that FIPG sealant. And yup 06 that's the same year as mine, gave up within the warranty. New one supposed to last a long, long time, so far, so good.Whew !!! Good to know..... The Toyota's are 03' & 06'...Glad I inspected them. Thanks for the heads up
Whew !!! Good to know..... The Toyota's are 03' & 06'...Glad I inspected them. Thanks for the heads up
