While changiing the oil and adding a relay for the lift pump yesterday, I finally found the small coolant leak I've been trying to find for a while.  The right side of the water pump is leaking slightly at the block so I guess it's time for a new one.  PO must have gotten a cheapo unit because it only has around 20k mile on it.  Anyway my question is, where should I get one and should I get a new or reman.  I haven't had a NAPA close enough but one just openned in the area.  I have been using the zone.  Is NAPA quality what it used to be or are they just like all the other parts stores?  Would value some input on where to get one.  Thaks in advance.

 

L8tr

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on my 3rd lifetime oriellys pump,

 

Id do napa if I was gonna do it again.

I got one 6 years ago from AA or AZ i believe. Was in a bind and bought the first one I found. Still going strong. When it gives up I would not know who to take to for warranty. Rock auto has 6 different ones from $21 to  to $35.    http://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/dodge,2002,ram+2500+pickup,5.9l+l6+diesel+turbocharged,1440064,cooling+system,water+pump,2208

I'd do OEM if it were mine. I read about many non-OEM premature failures. 

I would also recommend sticking with oem,  just changed a water pump on the little Honda Accord and used gates,  was not too impressed with quality when holding it in my hand. OEM looked much better aside from leaking. I remember not long ago Gates was top of the line.  

https://www.genosgarage.com/category/water-pump

Looks like about a 130 bucks for OEM

Thanks Dieselfuture, I looked at oem on mopar site today and they wanted close to $300 for one.  The price is much better at Genos.

 

I appreciate all the input.

 

One question, I just noticed my signature isn't showing up.  Can you guys see it?  Gonna go check to see if it's still there.

 

L8tr

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@SilverMoose this is what I see. 

2001 Ram 2500 4x4 QCSB, silver, 4:10s & Camer Springs, 17x9 & 285/70/17, FASS DRP, OBDLink (78k miles 2/17)

Thanks, I thought I had set one up but didn't so I just added it. 

 

 

L8tr

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I needed one ASAP, so I went to Oreilly and got a Gates. (Made in USA)

If it fails prematurely, I'll get a Cummins pump.