[QUOTE=Strife]I put in an ISI (Italian) water pump in my 560SL.eye on it? QUOTE]
Where did you buy it from..?...Any reputable store will replace it and pay ( some.) labor if done commercially.
I have used those Italian pumps before and so far have not had any leaks or any go bad prematurely....Of course, our resident expert, would say to use OEM no doubt..It is highly unlikely the new bearings would make any noise you could hear.....Do you feel the play in the boss or at the pulley rim ?
FWIW....Ferodo told me that belts should be tight and it is not their (FERODO ) fault, w/p bearing don't last long.
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