Anyone used the NPW water pump and been happy about it? I buy OEM when possible but this kit below is attractive for the price and seems to include alot of Genuine mitsubishi parts, but the water pump it self is NPW and the belts are bando.

Anyone have some feed back on the kit below other than " OEM is better than non OEM"


http://www.ebay.com/itm/Montero-V6-1997-1999-Full-Timing-Belt-Water-Pump-Kit-3-5L-Genuine-OEM-Parts-/160677074693?fits=Year%3A1997%7CMake%3AMitsubishi%7CModel%3AMontero%7CSubmodel%3ASR%7CEngine+-+Liter_Display%3A3.5L&hash=item2569199705:m:m_3UkHJYyF2Jo6fCfpICxrQ&vxp=mtr&afsrc=1&rmvSB=true

I don't like FleaBay.

What's wrong with RockAuto and Gates?

not sure what RockAuto or Gates are? Im assuming parts websites, but are they OEM? , just wanting to see if its a good price for manly oem parts.


Of the 10 items you need to buy to replace a water pump, genuine OEM will cost $600.91 and the eBay kit is $403.56. So im not sure that $200 savings is worth the risk. Ive listed out the parts needed below for people searching in the future. feel free to add anything that i am missing.


Timing Belt

Water Pump & Gaskets


Idler Roller / Pulley


Tensioner Roller / Pulley


HydraulicTensioner


Camshaft Seals
2 pieces / Front

Crankshaft Seal
(Front)

Air Conditioning Belt


Alternator Belt


Power Steering Belt

RockAuto.com is an online parts supplier of aftermarket parts. Gates is a well know belt/hose/water pump etc manufacturer that you can buy through RockAuto.

Your truck's a 97, not sure you can justify OEM prices that will be 3-4 times aftermarket. On RockAuto you'll get a choice of manufacturers.

Ten years ago I used mostly OEM parts for my timing belt/water pump service at a cost of about $650. This time around I used 98% aftermarket from RockAuto and the cost was just over $200.

Some of the aftermarket manufacturers produce for the OEMs.