my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

I have a noisy bearing in my water pump which has only lasted 10k on my 350 SBC.
I bought it in Australia for $100AUD which means its a $50 buck pump in the US.
Guessing it's Chinese and want to spend the extra cash this time to get something that will last.

Recommendations please.

PS . Is anything actually made in the US these days?

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

Stewart Stage 1 - Made in Michigan, been using them for 20 years with great results. One on a 454 lasted 120,000 miles before I sold the truck and was still working and was over 10 years old!

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

Edelbrock water pumps work last long as well.

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

Did a lot of research and ended up getting one of these. Thanks.

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

Dont tighten you fan belt so tight

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

How do you know I did Mr Helpful.? Twist to 90 degrees but no more.
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Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

Check belt alignment

Re: my second water pump in 10,000 miles?
 

i always buy a reman water pump they use the oem pumps from gm cores casting the aftermarket water pumps dont fit and last as long as the oem do