Originally Posted by waldig
Further, I also still do not fully believe that the pumps are failing as often reported. To that end I still offer postage to anyone with a “dead stock pump” so I can do a ‘post-mortem on it, or them; ( as in several pumps - not the other forum members. I sorta know how you "guys" are/think )
Mine failed- actually was bad when I purchased the car.
I bought the Ford Lightning pump for a replacement. Doing so I was required to replace the cover with the hose ends on it.
Upon removing the cover it was obvious where the failure occurred. The cup shaped magnet was cracked -and broke in a few pieces.
I believe this is the weak point.
Here it is: (as you can see -the crack looks like it was there for quite some time, rusty, not a fresh break)
Pump3.jpg
Personally I would not change it till it fails - there are no guarantees.