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Old Nov 30, 2004 | 10:31 PM
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Which Water pump??

Well I have my heads and everything off my truck right now, so I figured ill do anything that could possibly die soon, now while im there. and I went to get a water pump, and they offer two WTF?? aluminum or cast iron. which one do I get? the truck has a cast iron one, but is there any atvandages to one or the other, or do I just stick with cast iron??(thats whats currently onb it) thanks for any help.

'87 F-150 351W 4X4 Auto.
 
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Old Dec 1, 2004 | 12:36 PM
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Is there any price difference between the cast and alum.?? I can't see really what difference it would make. If I was concerned about it, I believe I would go back with what was already on it.



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yes the aluminum is 2 dollars more, i think ill just stick with a rebuilt cast iron one for a wopping 12 dollars.
 
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