Hi,
I installed a brand new Duralast waterpump from AutoZone 40,000 miles ago, in my 85 Chevy Caprice. Already the bearings are worn. I can move the fan around quite a lot, and also the pump is noisy.
40,000 is not very long, right ? My previous wp, a rebuilt Cardone, I think, in this car, lasted 90,000.I have removed the a/c belt and also the air pump belt. Would having those belts off affect the wear of the wp bearing at all ???
What about the Duralast Heavy Duty pump with "roller bearings" . It costs more. Would the roller bearings last longer than the normal bearing ????
Thanks