Best waterpump

[Bobs 7.3]

Whats the best waterpump for an 02 7.3? Is Clays oem or china?

 

[JSchuricht]

International with a built in filter.

 

[ToMang07]

OEM with ELC and a coolant filter.

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[campbellflage]

Dieselsite has one with built in filter.

 

[bruce]

The only problem with the one with the built in filter is that you have to pay for it every time. Which if each one lasts 100k idk how many people will change but i'd rather have the remote coolant filter

 

[Stroke_this]

The only problem with the one with the built in filter is that you have to pay for it every time. Which if each one lasts 100k idk how many people will change but i'd rather have the remote coolant filter

Not sure I understand. The filter on dieselsites is serviceable. I just put the kit on fittment was good and no problems thus far.

 

[bruce]

Yeah but when the bearings in that one go out you have to buy another one and they are more expensive per pump, if you buy the remote coolant filter you can just buy regular oem pumps after that. Also if you get rid of the truck you can take the coolant filter off and put it on the next one

 

[Stroke_this]

Yeah but when the bearings in that one go out you have to buy another one and they are more expensive per pump, if you buy the remote coolant filter you can just buy regular oem pumps after that.

When I bought it, I didn't realize that the bearings were a issue. I got a 109k out of the original one. I think I'd be happy with similar results from this.

 

[Bobs 7.3]

I like the dieselsite one but $500 for a custom set up isnt in my budget. Especially since I can buy that pump right from international for $200, then the therm for $20, and universal lower hose for $15 and a can of black engine enamel for $6 bucks and have the same set up for $250 to $260 dollars with tax included. Add the coolant filter in then (whitch I already have) for an additional $140.00 with 4 filters and your at $400 (100 bucks less still) but next time you have to change it its only $200 for the new pump. I just need a good pump with no bells and whistles as there already on the truck and currently running elc coolantalready. The one I have on there is a lifetime warranty exchange one (its 3 weeks old but new not refurbished) and is leaking right threw the front of the pump an inch before the bottom hose connector and an inch from the pulley (right threw the casting so it was made too thin in that area and seeping threw the pores). Dont want to chance that junk again.

 

[Barnbuilder]

Just got one from Riff Raff and it was from China.

 

[lincolnlocker]

Just got one from Riff Raff and it was from China.

Unfortunately, most parts are from different countries these days. clay sells ford parts so its fords fault really..

 

[Barnbuilder]

Got to work this morning and noticed there is a puddle. Looks like its coming from the lower elbow gasket.

 

[Bobs 7.3]

Just got one from Riff Raff and it was from China.

Looks like Clays isnt making it onto my engine either. I guess theres really no american made pump to turn to anymore.

 

[Bobs 7.3]

Got to work this morning and noticed there is a puddle. Looks like its coming from the lower elbow gasket.

Mines spot clean as its 3 weeks old and can see it coming right threw the pump body. You might get lucky with a new ford o-ring for the lower inlet. Save some headache and if yours is rusty just get a new inlet too as I cleaned and painted mine and it still leaked with a new ford o-ring so had to get a new inlet too.

 

[Barnbuilder]

It's the thermostat gasket. Picked up another at autozone. I'll be working on it when I get home tomorrow.

 

[sniper_101]

I bought a NAPA one with a lifetime warranty. Changed it out within 14 months. Not sure how long this next one will last, but I keep the receipt and warranty claim in the glove box...

 

[Barnbuilder]

That's why I didn't go to Napa. Lasr alternator didn't last 10 months. Working 2 jobs and 3 yeat old twins i dont have time to swap out somebody's junk parts.

 

[sniper_101]

My next will be a Ford. The stocker had 150,000 miles on it with no filtration or ELC.

I had both a bypass filter and ELC with flushes on the first NAPA pump.

 

[Ron's Power Stroke]

just changed the original water pump in our IH 4700 with over 600k on it..the rubbish guy has a 95 IH with a 7.3 with 700k and hasn't changed his yet..i think being cast and having the filter right before it enters the pump is why...i also believe most IH pumps are made in the USA

 

[Flounder_Pounder]

Just a FYI
Just replaced an 7 year old china Airtex (started leaking like a sieve) with lifetime NAPA... Will see how long it'll last....