Pros & Cons
Pros
Replaced the water pump on my 2007 corolla. This will prevent any * failure due to corrosion.
Cons
The 1zz water pump has short bolt holes at the 4 and 9 o'clock positions. I hope this one lasts longer than 6 months before it starts spewing af out of the weep hole.
Highlights
Quality
Part fits perfectly, also comes with the rubber o-ring which is very much appreciated!
This gates pump looked and felt of high quality like the oem pump.
But maybe that's not saying much since the seals where gone by 70k with the oem pump.
Competitiveness
Just did a pump, belt, and tensioner on my dad's 2006 pontiac vibe (base) with all parts puchased via amazon.
Overview
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Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
You must remove the fan shroud the alternator and belt and belt tensioner you must remove the engine mount bolts on pas side and jack up the engine 6inches to remove the tensioner and access the water pump this is not a easy 1 hour job
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
But maybe thats not saying much since the seals where gone by 70k with the oem pump
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
This bad boy is made in china but it is a gates brand product gates is what napa auto parts carries
Posted by a reviewer on Amazon
I even compared it to the one that my local napa auto had in stock and was identical right down to the part number the napa one was also made in china