Help choosing a reliable Water Pump

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Florida Wheeler

I unfortunately have a water pump that has worn seals and needs replacement. I want a reliable one that will last. Help me decide.

I see this cheaper one from 1A Auto that seems to be of a great build quality for the price. $54.95

2000 Jeep Wrangler L6 4.0L Engine Water Pump TRQ WPA07334

Order your Engine Water Pump - today at 1AAuto.com. Up To 50% Off Prices EveryDay! Get Fast & Free Shipping On Premium Quality Parts. Shop Now & Save!

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Or I can go Mopar $205-208

68382489AA - MOPAR Pump package. Water. Enginethailand, epe | Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

Genuine MOPAR Part # 68382489AA (04626054AC, 04626054AF, 04626054AD, 04626054AB, 04626054, 04626054AE) - Pump package. Water. Enginethailand, epe, knockdown. Fits Wrangler. Ships from Factory Chrysler Parts, Bartow FL

www.factorychryslerparts.com

82214651AC - Floor Mats All-Weather Jeep Logo - 2019 2020 Jeep Compass | Mopar America

1991-2002 Mopar Water Pump Package - 68382489aa. Genuine Mopar® Parts & Accessories. Manufacturer Warranty. From the Dealership to your Door.

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Is spending almost 4x as much for the Mopar one going to be worth it. Anyone have experience with A1 Auto or any other manufacturers?

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XBD

· #2 · 1 mo ago

Buy once, cry once. Most would suggest Mopar for sure.

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Jeepster20054liter

· #3 · 1 mo ago

Just reflecting back over many years, many cars, and many water pump replacements, I never had a water pump I replaced fail and I always just bought locally from places like Advance. Just saying -

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C.J. Roberts

· #4 · 1 mo ago

On another forum, Jerry Bransford recommended Gates if you couldn't get a Mopar.

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Florida Wheeler

Discussion Starter · #5 · 29 d ago

C.J. Roberts said:
On another forum, Jerry Bransford recommended Gates if you couldn't get a Mopar.

I'm ordering a gates water pump now. Thank for the recommendation

Here's the link for any people looking for this part in the future.

Amazon.com: Gates 42293 Premium Engine Water Pump : Automotive

Buy Gates 42293 Premium Engine Water Pump: Water Pumps - Amazon.com ✓ FREE DELIVERY possible on eligible purchases

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Florida Wheeler

Discussion Starter · #6 · 8 d ago

Old one

New One from Gates after I prepped the gasket, It resolved my leak issue and has been holding up great thus far.

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Jtruji505

· #7 · 6 d ago

X2 on the Gates!

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Cameraman

· #8 · 6 d ago

I bought the Gates one and the outlet tube wouldn't clear the valve cover. I put the outlet tube on the old water pump and it would clear just fine. After beating and bending the tube to make it fit, I was afraid it would leak. I sent it back and got pump and new tube from Autozone. Everything fit perfect. There were a bunch of great reviews about the gates water pump so maybe I just got a bad one. IDK

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NCSysEngr

· #9 · 6 d ago

Just replaced mine with a Gates. No issues. I would definitely go with Gates for the price. Did the termostat at the same time since I was already that deep in.

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Florida Wheeler

Discussion Starter · #10 · 4 d ago

NCSysEngr said:
Just replaced mine with a Gates. No issues. I would definitely go with Gates for the price. Did the termostat at the same time since I was already that deep in.

I'm replacing my thermostat with gates as well, with the 190 degree factory spec one.

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