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- Jul 26, 2002
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Hatfield,
Pennsylvania
Care to share this pump trick?
I think Nick meant that Aisin produces the parts for Mitsu, therefore using Aisin aftermarket pumps. (Please correct me if I'm wrong)
The old Aisin pumps used to just have a sticker on the throat of the pump, but didn't have "Aisin" cast into the housing like the OEM units. I'm not sure why, but I was a little hesitant with offering them up as "OEM White Box". For the last 2-3 years, they now come with "Aisin" cast into the part just like the OEM boxed units.
I worked on Toyotas from 1980 -now, MDT, all the certifications, NOT trying to to my horn but, my 2-cents.
The last GMB I used on Toyota personal Toyota Corolla 4A-LC (2V head)bearing went out in <10k miles.
This H2O pump is not easy to change.
That cured me of using GMB .
Seen more issues from GMB when used on multiple Toyota models.
Aisin is my Preferred non-dealer part. I ass-u-me aftermarket replacements are OEM quality.
I have had LCE (22R engine nuts) seem to suggest otherwise about Aisin also....
They sold us their "Preferred pump" for a 3VZ (2V head), it wouldn't even bolt to the block properly (casting dowel holes too small)....their response..."We never seen that problem" and "Well we don't work on many 3VZ engines".
My gut told me to use Aisin (OEM PART) and I should have followed it.
Good to hear a perspective from someone more widely experienced with those cars.
With the Toyota stuff, I can only go by consensus I've read online (which is often one person swearing by something they've used once or twice), so I appreciate you sharing your extensive experience!