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My water pump started to leak this weekend so I'm shopping around for a replacement. I found an ASC brand pump at Carquest, new (not reman) for 86.59. I don't have any experience with the brand but it has a lifetime warranty. Anyone ever use these? I know ASC is a major pump supplier along with Cardone.

Zembonez Senior Enthusiast

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Brand new is certainly the way to go over reman in my opinion. I don't know a lot about ASC but I have browsed their website (always checking my web competition) and it looks like a pretty professional company. Carquest is usually pretty good about supplying good stuff too.

 

Here is the ASC website if you wanna have a look.

ASC Water Pump Site

alvocado Enthusiast

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The price difference was only about $20 vs. the reman. I bought a reman alternator years ago and on first startup, it smoked like a chimney. Even though the parts store swapped it out, I had to do the repair twice so I try to stay with new parts whenever possible. I would agree that Carquest tends to screen their suppliers pretty well so I may give it a try.

C & A s Dad Senior Enthusiast

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Allen, you may know from my posts that I work for CQ and have for 20 years. ASC is out supplier of new water pumps and what you may not know is ASC is a division of Airtex, a name which is more recognizable. If you have put your hands on the pump, you will be able to see the quality just by looking at it. Also know that just because it is NEW, does not guarantee it is great quality. There are some New pumps out there that are not what I would call exceptional quality and they do not always match the OE exactly.

 

We have had great success with these new units and our sales are moving more and more towards new as opposed to reman. Our reman pumps are also great and the warrany rate is just as good as the new. However, the reman unit comes with a fiber type gasket and the new unit comes with a beaded o' ring style gasket which is what you want.

 

I can tell you if mine began leaking today, I would be going back with a new one.

 

Be sure you flush the system at the same time. Most all new water pump failures are a result of contamination cutting the seal.

 

I see your truck is an '02 model, you may want to consider the stat, tensioners, belts and hoses while you are in there. And don't forget the Lubegard Kool It (96001). It is your best defense against electrolysis in your cooling system. Shoot, I sound like a parts sales guy or something. :thumbs:

Norseman Senior Enthusiast

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I just put one of these ASC Carquest water pumps in my dads NorthStar engine over the week end and the pump appeared to be every bit as good as OEM (maybe even better).

 

Thanks Again Trey for your recommendation of another great replacement part. :thumbs::nono:

alvocado Enthusiast

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I just picked up a new ASC pump tonight and it does look like a quality part. The guys at the local Carquest have been great and they even worked with me on the price of the pump. I had the fluid flushed in August at the 5 yr interval so unfortunately I'll be doing it again. I don't plan to leave the Dexcool in that long in the future as the fluid that came out was a bit gummy and likely contributed to the seal failure on my original pump. 4 yrs is my new interval from now on.

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