pflaming Posted November 21, 2017 Report Share Posted November 21, 2017 (edited) I have five water pumps, probably core value at best. I know cores are required or you pay more for a new rebuilt one, so is it difficult to rebuild one? I certainly could use two spares. I just viewed a video on how to rebuild a water pump. Kits cost about $60 so I will rebuild a couple for ny use. I have a press available so it's just a time item. Good to know. Edited November 21, 2017 by pflaming Video Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopt50wgn Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 The biggest thing in rebuilding any water pump is having a good casting to start with. The company I worked for would rebuild pumps for customers and tell them .........they would try but if the casting cracks, we can't be responsible. So much depends on making sure you have the correct plugs to push out the core and bearings. Then making sure you press everything back to stock dimensions. I guess what I'm saying is you must be so careful when taking an old pump apart, especially one that is 30.40, or 50 yrs. old...........good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plymouthy Adams Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 water pumps can be had new for less than 50.00 delivered to your door no need for core exchange....compared to the kit for 60.00...need for press and other paraphernalia...very fuzzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Young Ed Posted November 22, 2017 Report Share Posted November 22, 2017 The last rebuilt one I bought the core charge was $3 so they obviously didn't care to get them back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pflaming Posted November 23, 2017 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2017 At $50 a pump, I'm not fixing mine. Question, who sells them at that price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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