I've seen aftermarket water pumps for the Datsun roadster 1600 on
NUMEROUS sites for around $50 or so. No need to spend $290 on a water
pump, IMHO. But, those are aftermarket, NOT Nissan parts...
Eddie
Eric Gillis wrote:
> Listers-
>
>
>
> I have a quandry about the above mentioned part. I have located and
> accidentally purchased a water pump for my R16 rebuild. I quickly learned
> that it was the incorrect pump (wrong hub, correct casting, maybe for early
> 1600's or H20?) for the later motor. That was last summer, early in the
> rebuild...
>
>
>
> Fast-forward to the past two weeks. I haven't been able to locate a rebuilder
> who didn't either say the rebuild kits were unavailable or look at me like I
> was from Mars (napa) when I asked about a return and rebuild program (although
> the national napa site says they all do it).
>
>
>
> I have two late R16 pumps in need of a rebuild. The replacement is $290-310,
> yikes!! I was prepared to pay this (and may still need to) but the ghost of
> my depression-era grandpa dope-slapped me and suggested that I rebuild or
> investigate a cheaper alternative, and here I am.
>
>
>
> Any suggestions of successful R16 water pump rebuilders or replacements? All
> those who fell on to the floor laughing at the last question can get back into
> their seats.
>
>
>
> I am also open to any water pump/pulley/fan 'cocktails' using the other
> pulleys, fans, etc?
>
>
>
> The 'new' pump has a larger bolt pattern on the hub and only one 'step' to the
> center shaft, where the 'correct' pump has several 'steps' and the threaded
> center shaft where the old fan clutch used to go. FYI
>
>
>
> Thanks in advance, and does anyone carry bolt packs for engine bolts and
> screws??
>
>
>
> Eric G
>
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