How many of you guys have reused the water pump after building the motor? Have you encounter any problems? Please people that done this is wouls be nice if you guys chime in thanks.

 

I never have. It's a cheap enough part that I'll use a new one when I'm building a fresh, new motor. Probably could though.

Isn't it on the list of parts to replace on the 60k timing belt service?

 

id probly just buy a new one everytime it needs to come off. dont wanna take the risk

 

I thought people were reusing. Anyone know where i can buy the new pump for my
evo ix thanks

 

Highly recommend replacing it, i have those in stock. Let me know if your still looking for one.

-Cisco

 

I have used mine. I rebuilt my motor @ 34k miles. Im on 74k miles(on the clock) now but I just bought new one last week and I am bout to change it together w timing belt/tensioner also.

 

I do the pump w/timing components

 

Last I checked there were no aftermarket companies rebuilding/remanufacturing the IX water pumps. I know cheap remans are available for the VIII, the the quality of those I've seen is questionable and they seem more prone to blow out the freeze plug on the pump case. I personally will be reusing my stock pump when it comes time to do my timing belt just like I've done with the other IX's I've worked on which have had zero issues reusing the stock pump.

 

I just buy the pump new from mitsu along with the full timing component kit. I'd never reuse a hydraulic tensioner EVER on any car.

 

I reused my water pump which had 34k on it and it went bad right after my new built 2.0L, So YES replace it, if and when i do another build im going to replace everything. In the end you will thank your self.

 

go to the mitsu dealer and get one, dont be cheap cause you will end up paying for more later..

 

i replaced it and put some jbweld on the cap ,

 

do it everytime, because when ur motor is in and you realize it needs to be changed youll regret it... guess how I know

 

REPLACE IT!!! It's not worth the chance of it going bad and having to replace it with the motor in the car.

Josh

 

Don't reuse it. It is not much $$$ so don't chance it. However, you can reuse the oil pump.

Mikey