it may not be all the pumps fault.if you over torque the belts on the bearings will fail prematurly every time.i have used every different brand under the sun with good results.rarely have i seen the bearing leak unless the belts have been installed too tight.
I think Terry may have nailed it. I recall Scott having belt squeeking issues which more and more tightening wouldn't fix. I've also had the rebuilt pumps fail in less than 15K miles, so I don't buy them anymore. If I were buying a rebuilt, it would be from NAPA. You can get a nice pump from Ames Performance. They also have a stainless separator if you're feeling wealthy.
Good to hear. I got the new pump from Ames last month to put on eventually.
Ames pumps all have the cast impeller which I hear is really important
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I recall Scott having belt squeeking issues which more and more tightening wouldn't fix. I've also had the rebuilt pumps fail in less than 15K miles, so I don't buy them anymore. If I were buying a rebuilt, it would be from NAPA. You can get a nice pump from Ames Performance. They also have a stainless separator if you're feeling wealthy.
