The 1984 300SD needs a new water pump. There are several brands available, with a range of prices $35- $70. What brand is a good one? What brands should be avoided? Thanks!

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5th MBz: 1984 300SD w/1983 300DT engine
6th MBz: 1999 C230k I'm 3rd owner, got it w/57,235 miles.
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I believe the last water pump I used was Graf brand, and have had no issues. Actually, I have purchased several water pumps through the years from PP and have had no issues.....Rich

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I bought the Lasso one, it was supposedly the same company that makes the OEM one. The housing did look like it, but the vanes of the pump were slightly fatter, and with slightly less depth. But, I think it will be fine, it fit with no issues at all, but I have not run the engine yet.

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I personally prefer Graf.


Last I 'heard' was that Graf is same as Benz dealer pumps.

I tried the other brands before in the C280, did not last. However that might not be due to the brand.

My 300D and now the C280 has Graf.

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Graf is a great choice for pumps on many makes of car.

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I too, used Graf when I replaced the water pump on my sister's 190D 2.2. It was a nice unit! It has been in place for about 1.5 years and no issues at all. It was about $50 when we ordered it back then. I think they've gone up in price.

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For what it's worth, Laso and Graf are two brands that I have heard and read are best. There may be other good brands, but I'm not aware of them. Of course, Genuine Mercedes will be very good, and may very well be one of these brands.

I had a Laso installed on my car in 2010. I was told that it's made in Germany, and it said that on the package.

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Thank you for all the comments and advice.

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1st MBz: 1982 300SD
2nd MBz: 1987 300SDL
3rd MBz: 1995 S420
4th MBz: 1987 190DT
5th MBz: 1984 300SD w/1983 300DT engine
6th MBz: 1999 C230k I'm 3rd owner, got it w/57,235 miles.
and manages Mom's 2007 R320 CDI

You can't go wrong with Laso, Graf or OE MB.


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+1

And, (at least a few years ago) some of the dealer supplied pumps were priced very competitively.

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1995 E300D 412,000+
1998 E300D 155,000+
2001 E320 227,000+
2001 E320 Wagon, 177,000+

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1966 300SE
1971 280SE
1973 350SLC (euro)
1980 450SLC
1980 450SLC (#2)
1978 450SLC 5.0
1984 300D ~243,000 & fondly remembered
1993 500E - sorely missed.
1975 VW Scirocco w/ slightly de-tuned Super-Vee engine - Sold after 30+ years.