Where to buy...

[25Elmn8r]

The water pump on my 502 mag is starting to leak. Does anyone know where I can get a replacement part today in the Long Beach or surrounding area? Any help is greatly appreciated.

[25Elmn8r]

20 plus people and noone has an idea where I can get it?

[Havasu Hangin']

Are you talking about the recirc pump...Mr. Impatient?

[25Elmn8r]

Yes I am. Checker Hater!!!

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 25Elmn8r
Yes I am. Checker Hater!!!
If you only use your boat in fresh water, you can use an automotive water pump (Kragen, Pep Boys, etc.). A marine pump is the same, but with some brass components to prevent corrosion.
Is it a GM part? I put a Weiand Team G aluminum pump in mine (saved a couple pounds...wooohoooo- more pizza for me!)
I am not a Checker Hater...I am a "Checker Liberator"!

[25Elmn8r]

We both know you hate Checkers!;)
I do only use it in fresh water! What is the advantage/disadvantage to sticking to a marine pump? Is the only difference the brass for corrosion resistance? And how/why does it matter with a closed cooling system?

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 25Elmn8r
We both know you hate Checkers!;)
I do only use it in fresh water! What is the advantage/disadvantage to sticking to a marine pump? Is the only difference the brass for corrosion resistance? And how/why does it matter with a closed cooling system?
It won't matter on a closed cooling system.
Boat/US wants $155 for the marine one.
http://www.boatus-store.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?storeId=20002&langId=-1&catalogId=20002&productId=81282&catalogId=20002&classNum=261&subdeptNum=68&storeNum=6
Side by side with the truck pump...I bet there isn't a difference. There wasn't on my Volvo.

[25Elmn8r]

Originally posted by Havasu Hangin'
Is it a GM part?
Yes it is a GM part. I just finished pulling it. I am off to AutoZone to see what they have.
Thanks HH! er, I mean, checker hater!:D ;)

[Havasu Hangin']

Originally posted by 25Elmn8r
Thanks HH! er, I mean, checker hater!:D ;)
My bill is in the mail...;)

[25Elmn8r]

No luck on the auto water pump. No one carried that one.
LB Yacht sales had one in stock that I was able to buy. They said this time of year they are pretty hard to find. I am glad they sold me one as they are not a parts store.