hendo0601 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 So today while replacing the exhaust pipe gasket I dropped a wrench, and when I looked under the car I noticed a steady drip. Out came the handy Snap On cooling system pressure tester and lo and behold the water pump is leaking. My question is, is there any kind of an upgraded design water pump, or is the factory replacement part are there is? It's a 1950 Chrysler with the 251. While I am at it I may as well replace the upper and lower hoses, thermostat, bypass hose and gasket. Any recommendations on where I can get all of this stuff in one location? Napa seems like a good bet, but the guys who work at the one in town are not exactly bright. Thanks in advance! Quote
busycoupe Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 Rock Auto is a good place to try also. 1 Quote
TodFitch Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 I've heard that O'Reilly is trying to match parts prices and availability. Haven't tried it myself yet but another fellow local to me shopped online, found the parts he needed for his '40s vehicle at Rock Auto. Used those modern part numbers to find them at O'Reilly and then had them set for pickup at his local store. Net result: He got Rock Auto prices, no shipping cost and was able to look at the parts and decide if he wanted them before paying and taking them. 1 Quote
captden29 Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 napa did not have the water pump for my 1954 Chrysler with the 265. I think your pump is the same. rock auto had it, quick shipping, good price. they probably have the other parts you want. capt den 1 Quote
jcmiller Posted April 21, 2014 Report Posted April 21, 2014 These guys do a great job rebuilding them, although it is kind of pricey. http://www.autofriction.com/home.html 1 Quote
54Illinois Posted April 22, 2014 Report Posted April 22, 2014 Our local NAPA sends the oem one to Georgia to be rebuilt...did my 54 like that. Quote
Greenbomb Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 Try the outfit on River Road just heading out of Puyallup. Can't remember the name- should be in the tacoma phone book. Quote
ascinder Posted April 23, 2014 Report Posted April 23, 2014 You may want to run the engine a bit too. I replaced my pump due to a static leak as well only to discover that a bit of grease in the fitting and a couple of RPMs woild have fixed it up. Quote
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