Gut mechanical instinct says, use a factory pump, with factory warranty, all factory accessories, like belts and hoses [new clamps]. Also, check block drains and freeze plugs very carefully, along with doing a very complete block and cooling system flush, to remove any residual of tired coolant, [yes, even the heater core]. Experience has taught me that if a water pump starts leaking, it is a symptom of other possible internal corrosion. Naturally, only replace coolant with the right factory stuff.
On Fri, Mar 24, 2023 at 8:16 AM Randy Bennell via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Are you on any Cummins forums? They might have good ideas of what else > you should be watching for. > > Randy > > > On 23/03/2023 6:17 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > > > It looks pretty easy and straight forward. > > > > The cheapest I have found the water pump kit is $252, but I’d have to > > ship it. I can drive to the ginormous Cummins dealer near my home and > > snag one for $282. > > > > What else should I consider changing out whilst I monkeying around in > > there? Of course I will inspect the belt and replace if it looks > > sketchy, but what about the thermostat? Idler pulley? > > > > AZBob > > > > Sent from Mail <https://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=550986> for > > Windows > > > > *From: *Randy Bennell via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > *Sent: *Thursday, March 23, 2023 3:36 PM > > *To: *Bob Rentfro via Mercedes <mailto:mercedes@okiebenz.com> > > *Cc: *Randy Bennell <mailto:rbenn...@bennell.ca> > > *Subject: *Re: [MBZ] O.T. Cummins Water Pump Soiled the Sleeping Slab > > > > How difficult is it to change the water pump on that engine? > > > > I would think the worst case scenario would be that the replacement does > > > > not last as long if you buy aftermarket. > > > > Have you tried looking online for an OEM with a discounted price? > > > > Randy > > > > On 23/03/2023 5:29 PM, Bob Rentfro via Mercedes wrote: > > > > > > > > > > It appears the water pump on the Cummins just crapped out. Best I can > > > > > tell coolant is coming out of the weep hole and slinging all over. > > > > > > > > > > When I shut it off the last two times, an abrupt short squeal was > > > > > heard (2005 Dodge 2500 SLT 4x4 Cummins 5.9, 132K miles for reference) > > > > > > > > > > Cummins water pumps are $296. > > > > > > > > > > Non-Cummins ones from any number of places are all less than $100 > > > > > > > > > > Gut says get Cummins. I feel I shouldn’t skimp on this engine. > > > > > > > > > > Reasonable? > > > > > > > > > > AZBob > > > > > > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
