Its time for the water pump to be replaced on my 02.
Should I get an OEM one? Is there a better brand to buy, or is one from an auto parts store ok?

I appreciate the input.

 

 

Used a few from Riffraff Diesel over the years. I think one of the earliest has been on for almost 6 years now.

Water Pump OEM 7.3L (RDP-8501)

 

RiffRaff for OEM or Diesel Site for International version. Done...

 

I was in a pinch when I had to do mine and have one from the Irish store on there. I originally went with an OEM reman but it leaked like a sieve. Had to do it twice. If you have the luxury of waiting for shipping, I second the Riff Raff pump.

 

Grab Clay's billet t stat housing, too. It's worth it. Stripped bolts and/or fighting to get that thin factory aluminum to seal evenly, even with RTV, can be a headache.

Would also be a good time for the upper rad hose that routes around the serpentine belt.

 

 

If you want to go with a filter for your coolant system you can do this
Bus Parts, International, Powerstroke, Ford

Nicmike did a pretty good write up on the install and parts. It's a bit more work but your cooling system will be filtered. You can buy the complete kit from dieselsite but it's $400+. Piece it yourself and it's just over $200

Edit: link to write up. Starts around page 3
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...er-pump-3.html

 

 

That was what I got from clay [Navistar]

 

7yrs/175k...Airtek from Rockauto..but think, the coolant filter has alot to do with longevity

 

I just put the Motorcraft on, made in China if it matters to anyone.

 

 

I have the Sinister Diesel coolant kit. It was $139 and has a billet aluminum head. It looks really sharp too. I don't have a picture of it, and it's raining right now otherwise I would show you.

https://sinisterdiesel.com/i-1588343...ategory:954835

Riff Raff Diesel sells plenty of Motorcraft parts.

 

Thanks for the input will go with Riff Faff. I have bought some filters before from them.

Joe