I have '99 Tacoma 3.4L that just rolled over 93K and has been seeping fluid from the water pump for about 20K. Since I have to go in and do the timing belt anyway, I thought I would put on a new water pump. Since the factory one leaked though, I thought it might be better to use an aftermarket one. So I guess I have a few questions:
1. Should I just stick with a factory pump?
2. What other brands have you had good luck with?
3. Are there other brands that use a real gasket and not that Toyota silicone stuff? Or is that Toy. silicone good stuff?
I did install a factory pump using the Toy. silicone on a friend's truck about 20K ago, and he hasn't lost any fluid (maybe that's a sign, but I'm skeptical).
Thanks a lot. And I love the new forum format. Delphi was always really difficult to use, but this looks great and works great.
Todd Blanset
Vacaville CA
1. Should I just stick with a factory pump?
2. What other brands have you had good luck with?
3. Are there other brands that use a real gasket and not that Toyota silicone stuff? Or is that Toy. silicone good stuff?
I did install a factory pump using the Toy. silicone on a friend's truck about 20K ago, and he hasn't lost any fluid (maybe that's a sign, but I'm skeptical).
Thanks a lot. And I love the new forum format. Delphi was always really difficult to use, but this looks great and works great.
Todd Blanset
Vacaville CA