Vacuum Pump: source/brand for new?

Garbage_Mechanic · Aug 20, 2012

I need to replace the vacuum pump on the 96 before it fails, then I will have a spare (plan to buy new pulley too) My experience with rebuilt components such as this is usually poor. Even if I can't really afford it I buy the best. I'm never sorry. It looks like Delphi is making a new pump, anyone seen anything else besides Motorcraft? I bought a Motorcraft at a dealer a while back for a truck on the side of the road, I had to ask if they were quoting me a HPOP!!
If you bought one lately, what kind of deal did you get? If you bought one a while back, how is it lasting?

Thanks!!!

7.3psd97444 · Aug 20, 2012

Ford. Or the cheaper route, Autozone.

kramarj · Aug 20, 2012

I bought mine at Ford, it was like $230, in that area. I do believe it was brand new, not a reman. Not too bad in my book.

97powerstroke · Aug 21, 2012

I got mine from napa about 3 years ago and its been good to me haven't had any issues

old man dave · Aug 21, 2012

RockAuto,com lists a new Delphi NLVP5041 for 124.89 and a Motorcraft BRPV6 for 155.79, both prices are plus shipping. It did not specify the Motorcraft was new or rebuilt but usually if its a reman it says so.

Shipping has been quite reasonable for what I have ordered in the past. They do charge extra shipping if the order comes from multiple sources.

Peroni · Aug 21, 2012

I bought one from Accurate Diesel for $116. Says they are brand new made by the OEM, it does look identical to my original pump. 2yrs later I've not had any problems with it.

Tom S · Aug 21, 2012

old man dave said:
RockAuto,com lists a new Delphi NLVP5041 for 124.89 and a Motorcraft BRPV6 for 155.79, both prices are plus shipping. It did not specify the Motorcraft was new or rebuilt but usually if its a reman it says so.

Shipping has been quite reasonable for what I have ordered in the past. They do charge extra shipping if the order comes from multiple sources.

I have had decent luck with the stuff I got from Rock Auto in the past.

old man dave · Aug 21, 2012

Tom S said:
I have had decent luck with the stuff I got from Rock Auto in the past.

I try to stick with the name brands like Gates and Motorcraft and avoid the cheaper brands they also sell. They do deliver fairly quickly and beat my local Ford dealer pricing by quite a bit. They seem to offer a selection of name brands and also more economical options as well. Once you are a repeat customer, they offer a 5% discount.

7.3psd97444 · Aug 21, 2012

old man dave said:
RockAuto,com lists a new Delphi NLVP5041 for 124.89 and a Motorcraft BRPV6 for 155.79, both prices are plus shipping. It did not specify the Motorcraft was new or rebuilt but usually if its a reman it says so.

Shipping has been quite reasonable for what I have ordered in the past. They do charge extra shipping if the order comes from multiple sources.

This is prolly what I would do. Good parts there.

Tom S said:
I have had decent luck with the stuff I got from Rock Auto in the past.

Me too. I like Rockauto. Pretty good site and decent prices.

MossBack · Aug 22, 2012

I paid 240 with a new pulley and belt from ford . Only way to go because the autozone one failed twice on me and the last time I was out of cell reception and walked 5 miles to call my dad for parts. 11 hours later and two trips from tolgate canyon to salt lake I was on the road again.

That was 3.5 (50k miles )years ago and the ford pump is still running strong . Although the spare reman autozone pump and belt go with me on trips over 100 miles .

Garbage_Mechanic · Aug 28, 2012

Thanks to all of you for your very useful replies. 97F250, your experience is exactly why I don't buy reman and always buy quality even if I can't afford it.