Originally Posted by
dedwards0323
Water pump can be expensive, depending on where you purchase it. Looking at OE Discount Parts shows the M-B pump at $345; the Chrysler water pump (exact same) for $663. But Needswings Performance (a preferred XFire vendor) shows the pump at $136.
A quick look at RockAuto.com shows the water pump available anywhere from $50 to $120, depending on which manufacturer you choose. Pictures don't show the holes clearly that are in question in this thread, but a phone call might clear that issue up before ordering. Not knowing for sure from RockAuto about the threaded holes, I'd probably order the pump from Needswings Performance.
Not sure how this compares to the local auto store pricings, but it has to be in the ball park.
Later,
If you are buying it sight unseen then I would agree with the above statement 100%. NeeedWings would not be stocking a part that needs to be modified by the buyer. If you can get it locally, look at it and get it quicker then that is another option.
Of interest to Canadian buyers from NW and other suppliers.
I have been tempted to buy more parts from NW, but shipping costs to Canada seem a bit pricey. Rob said that one shipping cost quoted was in error, so it might be worth investigating the quoted prices to Canada at times.
The best shipping costs to Canada are via USPS, as UPS and FedEx prices are made exorbitant by adding brokerage fees and taxes. Canada Post only charges GST on higher priced items seemingly arbitrarily.