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xzile609 · 05-15-2012, 09:41 AM

Is it possible to spin a water pump to fast?

I have a KA24DE in a Datsun 510 and I have now killed 2 autozone water pumps they start screeching loud then the bottom weep hole starts leaking after about 40 or so miles of driving.

I have the Single cam pulley setup on the motor using the upper and lower alternator brackets single cam thermostat housing and the single cam water pump pulley they are all connected with 1 35inch belt.

95_S14 · 05-15-2012, 09:47 AM

No the autozone ones just suck ass I went thru 6 in the past few years your better off getting a oem one there like 50 I think and well worth it call Fontana Nissan and ask for Scott in parts he will take care of you 909-574-2288

xzile609 · 05-15-2012, 09:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 95_S14

No the autozone ones just suck ass I went thru 6 in the past few years your better off getting a oem one there like 50 I think and well worth it call Fontana Nissan and ask for Scott in parts he will take care of you 909-574-2288

Thank you I will do so right now.

DJ-of-E · 05-15-2012, 12:25 PM

Dude, even the GMB from Thailand works better than autozone. I do not know how is autozone's supplier, but you're better off with OEM with the amount of labor you put into in and radiator fluids gone.

roboticnissan · 05-15-2012, 06:37 PM

Why are you running such a strange belt setup?

*fliprayzin240sx* · 05-15-2012, 07:42 PM

Atleast get NAPA/Carquest parts...close enough to OEM specs.

*hOngsterr* · 05-15-2012, 07:46 PM

i never had issues with GMB.

xzile609 · 05-17-2012, 11:08 AM

I put on another Autozone pump from the warranty and it failed again 50 miles this time lol.

I know they may suck but shouldn't i get like 5,000 miles out of it before failing?

Im going to get a Nissan one but it will take 3 days for delivery and i need to drive the car.

Is there a max amount the water pump can spin?

My belt setup is strange because the ac compressor and the power steering pump don't fit well in a 1968 Datsun 510.

SnakeKack · 05-17-2012, 09:47 PM

Only choice I had two years ago was from autozone and it's still working fine.

Frank_Jaeger · 05-18-2012, 11:23 AM

Anyone know if the Gates pump on FRSport is any good?

I'll probablt get the OEM pump for peace of mind, unless they turn out to be virtually identical.

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Originally Posted by DJ-of-E

Dude, even the GMB from Thailand works better than autozone. I do not know how is autozone's supplier, but you're better off with OEM with the amount of labor you put into in and radiator fluids gone.

What about in relation to an OEM pump?

Edwin562 · 05-18-2012, 11:26 AM

I strongly reccomend Napa or OEM...

either both work flawless

rcdad123 · 05-18-2012, 12:12 PM

maybe your belt tension is too tight, causing bearing failure. also, are you using coolant with water or just straight water. coolant has water pump bearing lubricant in it.

shhyguuy · 05-18-2012, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdad123

maybe your belt tension is too tight, causing bearing failure. also, are you using coolant with water or just straight water. coolant has water pump bearing lubricant in it.

this is the correct answer.

MrSanchez925 · 05-18-2012, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by rcdad123

maybe your belt tension is too tight, causing bearing failure.

Yup that's what I am guessing as well.

05-15-2012, 09:41 AM	#1
xzile609 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: crestline Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	KA24DE water pump help Is it possible to spin a water pump to fast? I have a KA24DE in a Datsun 510 and I have now killed 2 autozone water pumps they start screeching loud then the bottom weep hole starts leaking after about 40 or so miles of driving. I have the Single cam pulley setup on the motor using the upper and lower alternator brackets single cam thermostat housing and the single cam water pump pulley they are all connected with 1 35inch belt.

05-15-2012, 06:37 PM	#5
roboticnissan Nissanaholic! Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SOCAL/NORCAL Age: 36 Posts: 1,868 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Why are you running such a strange belt setup? __________________

05-15-2012, 07:42 PM	#6
fliprayzin240sx Man w/ CTSV & a Car Seat Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Tampa Posts: 17,998 Trader Rating: (19) Rides Gallery: fliprayzin240sx Feedback Score: 19 reviews	Atleast get NAPA/Carquest parts...close enough to OEM specs. __________________ If you think Zilvia has too many assholes... CLICK HERE!!!

05-15-2012, 09:47 AM	#2
95_S14 Post Whore! Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Ca Posts: 5,923 Trader Rating: (108) Feedback Score: 108 reviews	No the autozone ones just suck ass I went thru 6 in the past few years your better off getting a oem one there like 50 I think and well worth it call Fontana Nissan and ask for Scott in parts he will take care of you 909-574-2288

05-17-2012, 11:08 AM	#8
xzile609 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: crestline Posts: 5 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I put on another Autozone pump from the warranty and it failed again 50 miles this time lol. I know they may suck but shouldn't i get like 5,000 miles out of it before failing? Im going to get a Nissan one but it will take 3 days for delivery and i need to drive the car. Is there a max amount the water pump can spin? My belt setup is strange because the ac compressor and the power steering pump don't fit well in a 1968 Datsun 510.

05-17-2012, 09:47 PM	#9
SnakeKack Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Florida Age: 37 Posts: 306 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	Only choice I had two years ago was from autozone and it's still working fine.

05-18-2012, 11:26 AM	#11
Edwin562 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Whittier (562) Age: 35 Posts: 4,721 Trader Rating: (35) Feedback Score: 35 reviews	I strongly reccomend Napa or OEM... either both work flawless

05-18-2012, 12:12 PM	#12
rcdad123 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: san diego Posts: 639 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	maybe your belt tension is too tight, causing bearing failure. also, are you using coolant with water or just straight water. coolant has water pump bearing lubricant in it.