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Re: [GMCnet] Do our engine water pumps die from age, or miles ? [message #329434 is a reply to message #329427] Fri, 23 February 2018 08:34 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
jhbridges is currently offline  jhbridges   United States
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Be ssure you get a pump which has roller bearings in front as opposed to ball bearings, because of the greater side load in the motorhome from the alternator among other things. The roller front bearing also holds up best if you use the OEM (heavy) fan.

--johnny


Foolish Carriage, 76 26' Eleganza(?) with beaucoup mods and add - ons. Braselton, Ga. I forgive them all, save those who hurt the dogs. They must answer to me in hell
 
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