Originally Posted by Massey
As for quality of remanned parts... I like A1 Cardone, they seem to have good stuff. I offer A1C select new parts as well and again good stuff.

Massey
Massey, I have to replace my water pump on my 97 Z/28. I see the A1 Cardone reman pumps are available at O'Reilly's for $69.99. Being retired and the fact that this is a much better price than a new Duralast from Autozone, plus the car is not a daily driver except for summer, do you reccomend this pump? Here is the link for the pump on their site: Cardone 58-470 - Water Pump | O'Reilly Auto Parts

Thanks in advance.

Jack in Michigan

 

(in my most masseyfull voice) get the new pump.

 

The A1C pump in this case is not my favorite but they are usually ok. With the Opti right below this pump I dont feel comfortable with a remanned. Unfortunatly the New Pumps are quite a few $$$s more. They are both lifetime warranties but neither one will cover a dead opti if they fail.

Also if you ever need a new cap or rotor for your opti, just buy a Richporter New Opti unit from O'Reilly's, it is cheaper than the cheap cap/rotor kit, has a lifetime warranty and comes with a new cap and rotor. If it comes time to change the cap and rotor then bring the whole unit in and get a new free one! Neet trick really.

Massey

 

Thanks guys. I appreciate the quick response. OK, I will go with a new one.

Jack in Michigan

 

I put this water pump on my Vette, so far so good....GMB North America 130-7100 - GMB OE Replacement Water Pumps - Overview - SummitRacing.com

 

^^ GMB is the supplier for my store's new pumps. We just have them in our own boxes. GMB by far better than any remanned out there.

Massey

 

OK, thanks.

 

Hey guys, I bought a brand new GMB 130-7100. It was $119.95 plus tax. I imagine I should change the thermostat. I have not torn the car down yet. My question now is this. Is the thermostat on this engine like the ones on my 92 Chevy 350 engines? What I mean is are these the type with the split rubber o-ring type or do they have a standard gasket? Just covering all bases before I start. Thanks.

Jack

 

Not sure if they are the same or not. I would get the OEM temp T-stat and gasket and have that done when you do the water pump. Might as well get do it while you have it apart.

Remember, the LT1 may be a Small Block Chevy but it is NOT the same as the older SBC engines. All chevy small blocks are NOT the same. There is about 6 different variations in the first and second gen engines.

Massey

 

should be a 180 thermostat. see if this helps.
http://shbox.com/1/tstat.jpg