I hate to be the cynical one, but the lifetime warranty on that pump is just a
marketing tool. I am not saying that the pump you are going to buy is a bad
pump,
but the reason they offer a lifetime warranty is in part because it is so
inexpensive for them to make these parts, and the percentage of parts that
people
actually return is low enough to make that sort of advertising profitable. If
you
read the terms of the warranty it will probably say that after a certain time
the
amount refunded is pro-rated.
Having said that, I would also but the cheaper pump with the lifetime warranty.
On the Roadsters a water pump is relatively easy to replace compared to my
wife's
Mazda 626, where the timing belt has to come off, etc, etc...
All I am saying, is heed the advice of the other list members and inspect it
carefully before you install it, and don't be dazzled by the lifetime warranty.
If this isn't cynical enough, let me know I will try harder next time
grins....
Jim 69 2000 RHD
Daniel Neuman wrote:
> Hello ,
> Well, went in to Grand today to buy my pump. I made them show me the
> computer screen and it said 69 Nissan srl311 so I went with it. IT
> also has a lifetime warrenty (as long as I dont lose my reciept). It will be
> in at 3pm thursday. I'll let y'all know how it looks.
> Even if the quality is not quite as high as a true Nissan part...
> this pump has a lifetime warrenty and the stock pump does not. WHat does
> that say about the manufact. faith in the product??
>
> Daniel 69 2000
> >
> > Take a close look at the impeller and you may find that is pressed sheet
> > metal similar to the fan on an alternator. Now that may not be bad but
> > things like clearance and corrosion come to mind!
> >
> > Ron
> >
> > Daniel Neuman wrote:
> >
> > > Hello All,
> > >
> > > WEll acting on a tip from fellow lister I called grand auto
> > > and asked if they sould a water pump for my 69 2000. They sure do!.
> > > It's made by a company called GMB. Anybody ever hear of them?? Its
> > > new its guarranteed for LIFE!!!! and its only 63 bucks. This sounds
> > > very nice.. Nissan water pumps are ~140 bucks and have no such
> > > guarantee.
> > > So, is there any reason why I should not get one???
> > >
> > > Daniel 69 2000
> >
> >
> >
> >
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