348 water pump rebuild source, anyone used these guys?

A brand new one from Superformance is less than that price right now (£295.95). The one I got from Superformance is a Capristo unit with a metal impeller.

 

Good to know. Thanks. However, note that the price on the site Matt linked includes a $200 core charge, so the rebuild price is actually only $230. No idea if they're any good, or how they would compare to the one sold by Superperformance UK. It's nice to have options though.

 

I looked extensively a few years ago to find bearings to rebuild 348 pumps. The only bearing I was able to find was a very poor quality bearing from China. Most pumps only need to support the load of the drive belt but a 348 acts as an idler for the timing belt. Not a good place not to use a bearing as good as the OE design. I have no reason not to believe the Capristo designed their pump around a high quality bearing of sufficient capacity.

 

I'm done rebuilding water pumps, especially for a 348. Just too many expensive failures. Get the best new one you can afford.

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Excellent info, Brian. Thank you! I've heard about bearing concerns in those pumps before. As you say, the potential consequences of a water pump failure in a 348 are much greater than in most cars.

 

This guy lives a few miles away, have never used him but he has been doing it for awhile. He was in business back in the late 90s when I had a 328.
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Has a pic of it under 348 rebuilt water pumps.
$529.50 with core needed in advance.
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Here's one that was sent to me by a shop several years ago:
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Dang Daniel, are you certain that is a water pump
Look like ...... not good to me.

 

I thought Daniel sells a good new design 348 water pump for decent money...

 

I used waterpumpman.com. Excellant results and price. Recommend

 

I'm sticking with Rifledriver's rec for my service... new OE or Capristo.

 

That sounds awesome! Since new OEM pumps are listed at over $1500 for the 348.

Also, are you sure it's a Capristo pump. The only one they show on their website is their improved version ($840 with today's exchange rate, not including shipping).

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Here's a picture of mine:
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Wow, ordering now... thanks!

 

Ordered the one from Superformance, just arrived. I don't believe it is Capristo... curious as to what you received, Wade. No Capristo labeling on the impeller or housing, and while it is a metal impeller, it appears cast, without what looks like a lathe turn or other machining operation around the circumference, as John's seems to have.

Superformance describes it as aftermarket and italian in origin. Housed in a plain brown cardboard box, no branding.
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Mine went back order at the time so I never received one.