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So I had to replace my pump, it was leaking a little.
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Use cheap one

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He should've just rebuilt his IMS as it would've had the same end result as using a cheap one.
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Use readily available aftermarket one (complete guess

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I sort of doubt Porsche uses a readily available aftermarket one (complete guess on my part) and even if they did, I wouldn't do it.
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So I had to replace my pump, it was leaking a little.
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Use cheap one

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He should've just rebuilt his IMS as it would've had the same end result as using a cheap one.
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Use readily available aftermarket one (complete guess

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I sort of doubt Porsche uses a readily available aftermarket one (complete guess on my part) and even if they did, I wouldn't do it.
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

So I had to replace my pump, it was leaking a little. Turns out the old pump is in pretty decent shape sans the bearing (I can't notice a flat spot but my machinist friend can) and impeller (chipped just a very little). Is there a shop or place around that can rebuild them? Mostly if it's cheap enough it may not be a bad idea to have a spare around just in case.

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I have an extra one as well. Agree that it seems like a shame to throw it away.

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For something this critical, better to just chuck it. Actually recycle it and turn it in at a metal scrapping place. There's been many times I thought the same thing too. It's the same thing for things like control arms. I really wish they all came with replaceable bushings. S Don't be like KK. LOL He rebuilt his SAI but that part isn't engine critical. He should've just rebuilt his IMS as it would've had the same end result as using a cheap one.

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I agree. Mine went straight into the recycle bin and I never looked back. I wouldn't waste a penny on rebuilding (or attempting) something so critical to the engine, and that I would never put back on the car, ever.

POST 5Original post

You can buy a Pierburg WP for around $180. Is it worth risking you engine?

POST 6Original post

Waterpump bearings are generally sort of special and have the inner race actually manufactured with the shaft. I sort of doubt Porsche uses a readily available aftermarket one (complete guess on my part) and even if they did, I wouldn't do it. And I'm a bearing guy.

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Thanks all =)

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