Leaking water from front of motor...

[kevmic28]

Never trust the parts guy, most of the time they are a bunch of idiots behind a computer screen.

[wwotr]

Originally Posted by kevmic28

Never trust the parts guy, most of the time they are a bunch of idiots behind a computer screen.

Sorry you had a bad experience with "Parts Guys" that have given you that opinion/ bad taste in your Mouth.
Being one of those "Parts Guys", (for 10 years, back in the 70's),
I prided myself on being Knowledgable and getting that part right the FIRST TIME.
Had no computers back then either.
Actually had to look the part up in a big "Bank" of Parts Books.
Then on top of that Laborus Task, I had to actually accept funds and COUNT BACK CHANGE, without having a Cash Register TELL ME how to do that!

Ah the good ol' days.....

[60ratrod]

i find with most parts houses that i visit i have to pick and choose who i talk to and always, always look at the part before i buy it. i haven't had any problems since i have been doing this

[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by kevmic28

Never trust the parts guy, most of the time they are a bunch of idiots behind a computer screen.

I was one of those "Idiots behind a computer screen" for over 4 years at a couple of big box auto parts stores, lol. I had plenty of experience and knowledge and was retired so the low pay did not bother me since I just wanted something to do part time.

After working in retail for 8 years I just gave it up and decided to just take breaks and be happy, put the wife to work, lol.

Unfortunately no matter how knowledgeable the parts guy is other factors can cause having the wrong part in a box.

Packaged wrong at the manufacturer or the wrong one returned in a box by a repair shop are a couple.

The large box stores are not able to hire experienced help with the very low pay they offer so it is real important for the customer to be a part of the process to get the right parts, unfortunately.

When I am looking for parts for my old trucks I spend a little extra time researching on the computer at the big box store web-sites which helps some. Also I try to take the old parts with me to compare to the new parts to make sure things look right.

I do share your frustration with the "Idiots behind the computer screen" though, lol. I guess since I was one of "those guys" I try to be a little more patient when I go looking for parts.

Sorry I got off subject a little.

[americanmusc1e]

I don't trust autozone water pumps on my $4000 motor.............I would buy at least NAPA.....new....not reman is best

[ChevLoRay]

I replaced the water pump on my '65, back "in the day" and found it to be leaking when I was refilling the radiator. It looked like it was coming from the back of the pump....and it was. So, off with it all and back to the parts store. It was a reman and opted to go to NAPA and get a new 'un.

The cover on the back of the pump is held on with bolts and may not be tightened, properly. I know now that I have to check those if I ever have to replace another pump, but a little fore-hand knowledge could save you a lotta work. Yeah, it's the responsibility of the reman guy to do that, but whose work is going to matter more at the time you're ready to fire it up?

Yes, I have pulled wrenches and I have worked the parts counter. Did I think to check that cover? Nope....never had one to leak before. But, now I'm wiser.

[Shyguy]

Originally Posted by americanmusc1e

I don't trust autozone water pumps on my $4000 motor.............I would buy at least NAPA.....new....not reman is best

You sure are right, I always go with a new water pump instead of a remanufactured. I guess because I hate rework.

In this part of the country Napa and Fishers have good quality parts, followed by O'Rielly's and Auto Zone is dead last as far as I am concerned.

[swamp rat]

I beg to differ cause my brand new quality NAPA water pump was made in china.... Go figure... sigh