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Old 02-05-2013, 09:35 AM   #16
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Originally Posted by Grim1ock77 View Post
I replaced mine with a Beck Arnley 131-2307 Water Pump which came with a metal impeller as opposed to the oem's plastic, I am hoping that if nothing else, the fins won't break off and cause more damage.
When the bearings start to wear, and shaft begins to wobble (as all water pump shafts do over time), those metal impeller blades can make contact with the engine case and do some damage.
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