Waterpump Warnings

Gabriel82 · 02-19-2010, 02:15 AM

So I am getting my engine rebuilt by Lucky7 soon. Since my engine is going to be fresh with 0 miles I want to have a new waterpump on that bad boy. So my question is are there any water pumps I should stay away from? or are there any people recommend. I just want a stock one that serves its purpose with my Koyo radiator and stock mazda thermostat.

djmtsu · 02-19-2010, 01:05 PM

Just make sure you buy a 'new' water pump, not a reman.

I've heard great things about Beck/Arnley

classicauto · 02-19-2010, 02:31 PM

If you're talking "better" in terms of pump performance

Mazmart.........but its for the FD. And its, as far as I know, the only "highflow" replacement pump outside of an electric unit.

But just because its for an FD doesn't mean there's no FC's around with them on......

Phoenix7 · 02-19-2010, 02:59 PM

how would you modify it to fit an FC pump housing?

Gabriel82 · 02-19-2010, 05:37 PM

I guess I am just going to go with a new water-pump. I just need it to do its job and pump hahahah.

djmtsu · 02-19-2010, 06:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phoenix7

how would you modify it to fit an FC pump housing?

Those crazy Canadians. I think classic has some crazy engine in his FC. That's how they roll in the arctic!

Gabriel82 · 02-19-2010, 06:44 PM

hahahaha

antman0408 · 02-19-2010, 07:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by djmtsu

Just make sure you buy a 'new' water pump, not a reman.

Whats wrong with getting a reman?

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-19-2010, 08:08 PM

Joe is using the REW WP housing. The front cover too. Not too sure if the WP housing will work with an FC front cover though.

My5ABaby · 02-19-2010, 08:35 PM

I have the stock (read: 24 years old) radiator and water pump on my car and have never had a problem with them. My only cooling issue came up when I needed the thermostat replaced. Once I did that, she was fine.

Take that as you want.

Max777 · 02-19-2010, 10:54 PM

Waterpumps have a "Weep" hole in them. Once the water pump seal starts leaking, coolant slowly drips out that hole. This is how you can check if your water pump is bad.

***TitaniumTT*** · 02-20-2010, 01:28 AM

I was in a jam and bought a WP from my local jobber, installed it, tightened the belt, started it up and three things happened, it sounded like I killed a cat, chewed the belt to hell, and royally pissed me off. The impeller wasn't pressed in tight enough and it jammed on the housing.

The day I was supposed to leave for Deals some assholes at Hank Mays GoodYear in Stamford CT overheated my engine while doing an emmisions test, as in 265* water and oil temps. Not only did the kill the WP, the warped the front cover, warped the TB, popped the oil feed line, and broke a rear side side seal. In a jam again I bought a waterpump from a different jobber, that one held up fine and is still doing just fine. I was going to buy a MazMart pump, but my temps are about 170* on the highway.... so yeah.

02-19-2010, 02:15 AM	#1
Gabriel82 サバンナFC3S RX-7 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pomona iTrader: (0) Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	Waterpump Warnings So I am getting my engine rebuilt by Lucky7 soon. Since my engine is going to be fresh with 0 miles I want to have a new waterpump on that bad boy. So my question is are there any water pumps I should stay away from? or are there any people recommend. I just want a stock one that serves its purpose with my Koyo radiator and stock mazda thermostat. __________________ Series 5 GTU

02-19-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
djmtsu My minds tellin' me no... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (10) Posts: 4,043 Rep Power: 21	Just make sure you buy a 'new' water pump, not a reman. I've heard great things about Beck/Arnley __________________ 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 1976 Mazda Cosmo RX-5 2003 Toyota Tundra TRD 2015 Toyota 4Runner SR5

02-19-2010, 05:37 PM	#5
Gabriel82 サバンナFC3S RX-7 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pomona iTrader: (0) Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	I guess I am just going to go with a new water-pump. I just need it to do its job and pump hahahah. __________________ Series 5 GTU

02-19-2010, 06:44 PM	#7
Gabriel82 サバンナFC3S RX-7 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Pomona iTrader: (0) Posts: 107 Rep Power: 15	hahahaha __________________ Series 5 GTU

02-19-2010, 08:08 PM	#9
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	Joe is using the REW WP housing. The front cover too. Not too sure if the WP housing will work with an FC front cover though. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

02-19-2010, 08:35 PM	#10
My5ABaby Sigh..... Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Murfreesboro, TN iTrader: (6) Posts: 2,377 Rep Power: 19	I have the stock (read: 24 years old) radiator and water pump on my car and have never had a problem with them. My only cooling issue came up when I needed the thermostat replaced. Once I did that, she was fine. Take that as you want. __________________ 1986 Sport: 132k miles, 5A (Sapphire Blue Metallic), Tokico Blues, Racing Beat Springs, Custom LED tailights (only S4 LED tails in the world), SSR Mark II, Racing Beat exhaust, S5 black interior, Rotary Resurrection rebuild at 120k miles Community Service Manual RotorWiki "Imagination costs nothing; we could build square locomotives or fly to Mars" - Felix Wankel Yesterday is history, tomorrow is a mystery, but today is a gift. That is why it is called the "present."

02-19-2010, 10:54 PM	#11
Max777 Pirate Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central IL iTrader: (5) Posts: 1,323 Rep Power: 18	Waterpumps have a "Weep" hole in them. Once the water pump seal starts leaking, coolant slowly drips out that hole. This is how you can check if your water pump is bad. __________________ Rotaries:They are NOT that complicated!

02-20-2010, 01:28 AM	#12
*TitaniumTT* Test Whore - Admin Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Right Behind you son iTrader: (4) Posts: 4,581 Rep Power: 10	I was in a jam and bought a WP from my local jobber, installed it, tightened the belt, started it up and three things happened, it sounded like I killed a cat, chewed the belt to hell, and royally pissed me off. The impeller wasn't pressed in tight enough and it jammed on the housing. The day I was supposed to leave for Deals some assholes at Hank Mays GoodYear in Stamford CT overheated my engine while doing an emmisions test, as in 265* water and oil temps. Not only did the kill the WP, the warped the front cover, warped the TB, popped the oil feed line, and broke a rear side side seal. In a jam again I bought a waterpump from a different jobber, that one held up fine and is still doing just fine. I was going to buy a MazMart pump, but my temps are about 170* on the highway.... so yeah. __________________ -The Angry Stig- DGRR 2009, 2011, 2012 & 2013 - Best FC DEALS GAP!! WOOHOOOO!!!!! 2015 Audi S4 - Samantha - Zero Brap S4 2004 RX8 - Jocelyn - 196rwhp, 19mpg fuel to noise converter 2000 Jeep Cherokee Sport - Wifey mobile - Now with 2.5" OME lift and 30" BFG AT KO's! So it begins 1998 Jeep Cherokee - 5 spd, 4" lift, 33" BFG's - Rotary Tow Vehicle 1988 'Vert - In progress 1988 FC Coupe - Gretchen -The attention whore BEAST! I'm a sick individual, what's wrong with you? I'm pure Evil I'm still insane, in the best possible way. I think Brian's idea of romance is using lube. Your rage caused the meteor strike in Russia. The Antichrist would be proud of his minion. You win with your thread. Most everything It's a truck with a steel gate on the back. Just a statement of fact Motec M820, AIM dash, ported 13B-RE Cosmo, 6-spd trans, 4.3 Torsen, custom twin wg fully divided mani, Custom 4" split into 2x 3" exhaust, Custom HMIC, Custom custom custom custom I like to welder stuff.... No Bolt-ons allowed. Dyno'ed @ Speed1 Tuned by me - 405rwhp on WG.... WM50 cuming soon. *-Angry Motherfcker Mode ENGAGED-**

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