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Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - Cloud9...68 - 04-28-2009
I just wanted to let everybody know that after debating over whether to go with a new or a reman water pump when I replaced my belts last March, I decided to save the $200 or so and go with the reman pump from Paragon. A little over a year and 5000 miles (many of which were very hard track miles) later, it's working perfectly. This is not to say a reman pump will never leak or fail, but at least in my experience, it seems to have been a good decision. The $200 saved paid for 8 track sessions, is how I look at it. So, in this time where we're all looking for ways to save a buck or two, a reman pump may be a smart bet.
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - 968rz - 04-28-2009
+1
I'm going on 2 issue free years with my reman.
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - unknown4u - 04-30-2009
+1
2 years without any problems with oem porsche remanufactured waterpump!
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - rustech - 04-30-2009
3.5 years ?? ...and 12k miles.
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - flash - 04-30-2009
yeah - rebuilt units tend to either work or not - i've not experienced them wearing out any faster than new - the only issue i've ever had is them failing right out of the box more than new - on cars that are easy to change, i use rebuilt without question - on ones that are hard, i tend to limit the exposure and go new
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - Cloud9...68 - 04-30-2009
Glad to hear the positive experiences. When I was inquiring about which type of pump to buy last year, I got some strong responses urging me to not consider a reman pump, based on some very bad experiences. Maybe the reman quality has improved of late. In any event, it's worked out fine for me...
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - flash - 04-30-2009
i think it all goes to the company doing the rebuilding - there isn't much to them, but it can happen that they screw up - we just saw one - i'm going to look into building a list of reliables vs not and hopefully weed that stuff out
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - Anchorman - 04-30-2009
Cloud, where do you get 8 track sessions for $200 ($25/session)?
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - Cloud9...68 - 04-30-2009
At the almost-too-good-to-be-true Driveway Austin, a driving academy here in Austin, about 2.5 miles from where I work. The way the program works is you take the Level 1 course for $350, then you have to complete a minimum of 10 20-minute practice sessions at $25 each. Then you take a test, and if you pass, you can go on to the intermediate class ($450), and then have to do a minimum of 15 practice sessions at $50 each, then another test. Next, it's the advanced course at $1100, followed by a minimum of 20 practice sessions at $100 each. So it does get pricey once you get out of the beginner group.
The really cool thing about the program is its progressive nature. The Level 1 activity is done on a flat, 0.7 mile, highly technical, low speed part of the track, where you're taught basic skills like smooth weight transfer, trail braking (yes, no more insipid braking only in a straight line), throttle steer, etc. In Level 2, you utilize more of the track (0.91 mile total), where you learn how to take blind corners, severe elevation changes, and threshold braking. The advanced course is on the full track, 2.1 miles long, with a long back straight, where you're taught how to handle high speeds.
I had passed my Level 1 test, and was just about to take the Level 2 class, when my company announced one week off without pay per quarter for an indefinite period of time. Then I started comprehending that my rod bearings are probably on borrowed time, and my compression is pretty marginal, so the head could use a freshening, and I realized that I just can't afford to continue with the racing school until the financial situation improves. I'm really bummed, because the course has improved my driving to a phenomenal degree. I can't wait to get back to it, but I'm sadly in pergatory for awhile...
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - jlm968 - 05-01-2009
I have 38k on a reman from Paragon, still working fine.
Remanufactured water pump, 1+ year later - RS Barn - 05-01-2009
Just replaced a leaky rebuilt unit on MO30 car I purchased plus externally leaky head gasket. I drove car less than 200 miles. I don't know how many miles on rebuilt pump
Pete