I thank the water pump god's to allow relatively easy removal of all bolts. I have been wondering what the tapping noise was under the hood. Pump started leaking and there was nearly 1/2" fore/aft travel in the fan blade tips.
I am replacing upper & lower hoses, but have a question.

I see the Geba pump ($56) @ Fastlane but the pump flutes seem stocker and squared off. The Laso ($79) fins are more curved (swept back) implying possible more effcient transfer of coolant.

I am sure both will work, but is the Laso worth the additional $ 23 or so ?? Last pump was replaced 100K ago. Dealer was over $110.

Thanks in advance,

Gary

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW

I replaced ours in the wagon with a Laso - no problems in over a year.....

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1979 maple yellow 240D 4-speed

Gone and fondly remembered:
1980 orient red 240D 4-speed

Gone and NOT fondly remembered:
1982 Chna Blue 300TD

Other car in the stable:
2013 VW Jetta Sportwagen TDI / 6-speed MT

I am thinking the same Zeke, it would lessen cavitation, if that is a problem. This not a job I wish to repeat soon.
I will get same on order this weekend, with hoses.

Thanks,

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW

I used a Laso on my car 75,000 miles ago, it has presented 0 issues since then.

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'15 GLK250 Bluetec 118k - mine - (OC-123,800)
'17 Metris(VITO!) - 37k - wifes (OC-41k)
'09 Sprinter 3500 Winnebago View - 62k (OC - 67k)
'13 ML350 Bluetec - 95k - dad's (OC-98k)
'01 SL500 - 103k(km) - dad's (OC-110,000km)
'16 E400 4matic Sedan - 148k - Brothers (OC-155k)

I would want to know why you only got 100k out of a water pump. if the fluid was good it should have gone a few times that mileage. Sounds like the seal went bad & washed out the bearings.

How is the GM 92 going?

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1967 230-6 auto parts car. rust bucket.
1980 300D now parts car 800k miles
1984 300D 500k miles
1987 250td 160k miles English import
2001 jeep turbo diesel 130k miles
1998 jeep tdi ~ followed me home. Needs a turbo.
1968 Ford F750 truck. 6-354 diesel conversion.
Other toys ~J.D.,Cat & GM ~ mainly earth moving

The quick and simple answer as to 100K, is I dunno. The car was garaged for all of its life, but I got it after sitting 5-6 years. I did a drain and quick flush, and it is an estimate when last replaced. Seal & bearing failure is probably correct.

The DD 6V92 is fine. I do watch and measure the SCA's to prevent corrosion on the wet liners. Planning a trip to Minn next month.

Take care,

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Gary
Experience is something you get, Just after you needed it....
'99 E300 295K, '83 300D 220K, '75 240D 185K sold
'80 MCI Bus Conv DD 6V92TA, w/4 cyl. Kubota diesel GenSet 12.5KW