Dumb Question Thread - No Flaming Allowed

[IamFODI]

Not sure it would apply to a BMW water pump but they used to produce their own parts or sourced from OEMs but lately they've been sourcing parts from China. With Subarus, the Gates idler pulleys in their timing kits do not meet OE specs and fail prematurely.

https://youtu.be/7qYmNXOhn_o

Oof. That sucks. Thanks for sharing.

[zzyzx85]

Interesting. What's Gates's recent rep? Not trying to challenge; just genuinely curious.

Not sure it would apply to a BMW water pump but they used to produce their own parts or sourced from OEMs but lately they've been sourcing parts from China. With Subarus, the Gates idler pulleys in their timing kits do not meet OE specs and fail prematurely.

https://youtu.be/7qYmNXOhn_o

[IamFODI]

I noticed that Gates sells a waterpump that has a composite impeller but given Gates' recent reputation, i'll avoid it.

Interesting. What's Gates's recent rep? Not trying to challenge; just genuinely curious.

[zzyzx85]

Hey guys,
Planning on doing my waterpump and thermostat. FCP currently has a kit on sale for $289 shipped (Geba) - Should I run with that deal or spend more money and get an OEM pump? Thanks

I'll be going with OE BMW when I do mine. My mechanic told me he's seen the Geba pumps start to weep not long after warranty is over. The composite impeller of the OEM BMW pump puts less stress on the bearing, so the pump lasts longer.

I noticed that Gates sells a waterpump that has a composite impeller but given Gates' recent reputation, i'll avoid it.

[Acarv_426]

Hey guys,
Planning on doing my waterpump and thermostat. FCP currently has a kit on sale for $289 shipped (Geba) - Should I run with that deal or spend more money and get an OEM pump? Thanks