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Originally Posted by brian325is
I always find it funny that in the same thread someone says " as it is a known issue with these cars." and everyone says not to cheap out and use a genuine Porsche part.
Porsche doesn't make the best everything!
I doubt they even make the original pump. Why would we replace the IMS bearing, AOS , ignition switch etc with original Porsche parts if there are other options?
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As long as you are able to confidently select a quality aftermarket part you make a valid point. It's the risk of unknowingly buying some piece of junk knock-off that you avoid by staying with the factory offerings. In the case of waterpumps, even though factory Porsche pumps have a failure rate to them, it is probably worse with the Acme brand, and you are risking an expensive engine to save a relatively small amount of money. that's my take on it anyway. I decide case by case on whether to buy factory or aftermarket depending on the circumstances.