I just replaced both my idler pulleys (both were getting noisy) and with the belt off I discovered that the water pump is noisy as heck as well and has a ton of play in the shaft. So I'm water pump shopping. The original lasted 260,000kms and this one has lasted 120,000 (about 75k miles). Currently at 382,000kms. What brand do you think will give me the next chance of it going another 75k miles at least before failing me?
What brand of water pump for 2005 gm 4.8?
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The real OE GM pump is $145 so why not just use that?
I think they all come from the same factory in china anyways.
GATES
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This Gates Engine Water Pump fits your 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 4.8L 5.3L 6.0L V8 and is perfect for a tune up or performance upgrade. They aim to push the boundaries of materials science to advance the way the world moves.
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I replaced the pump on my 2001 5.3 at 77,000 miles. It turned out that only the gaskets were leaking, but I changed it anyway, since I had already bought an ACDelco "Professional" pump. That pump lasted less than 40,000 miles. This time I sprung for the GM Original Equipment pump and thermostat.
While you're in there, you might check the A/C tensioner and belt. I recommend the green Gates Fleetrunner belt. It holds up better than the standard one.
While you're in there, you might check the A/C tensioner and belt. I recommend the green Gates Fleetrunner belt. It holds up better than the standard one.
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I've had a Gates on the 4.8 in my Tahoe for about 80k, no leaks and quiet. Put a Gates in my Suburban and it lasted one year before it started leaking and the bearing was shot.
Honestly, LS water pumps are super easy, I'd buy a half-way decent brand but shop by price. For how easy they are to do, I wouldn't go out of my way to spend big bucks on one especially if one is giving me a lifetime warranty.
Honestly, LS water pumps are super easy, I'd buy a half-way decent brand but shop by price. For how easy they are to do, I wouldn't go out of my way to spend big bucks on one especially if one is giving me a lifetime warranty.
My last OE GM water pump I bought was made in Canada.
Another vote for OEM
Just as an FYI regarding Gates water pumps. The Gates Corporation is an actual owner of the company that manufactures the water pumps they sell with the Gates name on them.
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Gates Forms Joint Venture With Water Pump Manufacturer - aftermarketNews
Gates Corp. and Winhere Auto-Part Manufacturing Co., Ltd. have formed a joint venture to manufacture and market water pumps for worldwide automotive applications.
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GM OE or Gates if nothing else.
I will check that while I'm at it. It has been replaced at some point but likely almost over 100k miles ago. The belt was more recent though.
I looked into it and the current pump was either gates or GMB but most likely gates.
I ended up ordering a Melling with the thermostat for $165. Gm oe was $195 without the thermostat (both before tax and shipping to Canada).
My truck is made in Canada, as well as the engine and a few other parts I've found on it.
