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ToughOne or GMB Water Pump - New
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Each Tough One water pump is engineered by an expert team to keep your cooling system in optimal running condition. Each pump is built to stringent OE specifications by an OE manufacturer and is 100% factory tested, so you are guaranteed the highest quality product. All pumps are boxed with tri-lingual instructions, application specific information sheets and necessary hardware to get the job done.
Product Features:
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Product Features:
- This pump is used on accessory belt driven applications
- All gaskets or seals necessary for installation are supplied with pump
- Durable housing features precisely-machined mounting surfaces for proper sealing
- The latest impeller upgrades engineered for maximum coolant flow
- Read and follow all enclosed instructions to maximize pump life and validate warranty
| Fan Clutch: | No |
| Gasket Type: | Rubber O-Ring |
| Heavy Duty Pump: | No |
| Holes In Hub Quantity: | 3 |
| Hub Height: | 1.83 in |
| Impeller Vane Quantity: | 8 |
| Material: | Aluminum |
| Mounting Hole Quantity: | 5 |
| New Or Remanufactured: | New |
| OE Number(s): | 04781157AA |
| Pump Flow: | OE Equivalent |
| Rotation: | Clockwise |
| Water Pump Drive Type: | Accessory belt |
REVIEW SNAPSHOT®
by PowerReviewsGMBNew Water Pump
(based on 32 reviews)
Ratings Distribution
97%
of respondents would recommend this to a friend.
Pros
- Durable (16)
- Easy to install (13)
- Lightweight (6)
Cons
- Difficult to install (7)
Best Uses
- Everyday driving (18)
- Replacement (18)
- Restoration (4)
- Car & Truck:
- Auto enthusiast (5), Casual driver (5), Mechanic (4)
- Reviewer Profile:
- Casual driver (12), Mechanic (7), Auto enthusiast (5)
Most Liked Positive Review
Better than original
Great part. Seemed to be better than the original. Contrary to what so many others are saying about installing this part, you DO NOT NEED TO DROP THE ENGINE! You don't even need ...Read complete review
Great part. Seemed to be better than the original. Contrary to what so many others are saying about installing this part, you DO NOT NEED TO DROP THE ENGINE! You don't even need to lower it. I have a 2002 Dodge Grand Caravan Sport 3.3l Flex Fuel. The wheel that attaches to the water pump is made such that there is a cut out in the center that is the same shape/size as the part of the water pump it connects to. You just undo the bolts from the wheel before you remove the pump. You can push the wheel back on the pump and then remove the bolts from the pump. The whole thing slides right out. I did mine total from start to finish in about 1.5 hours. Is it a bit of a pain? Yes, especially if you're not used to laying under a van on ramps, but I've seen worse. Good Luck!
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Most Liked Negative Review
Great construction - just wouldn't fit.
Excellent construction compared to the competitor (which had plastic fins for the impeller). Gasket seems of above average quality as well.
Only problem - I couldn't get it to fit our...Read complete review
Excellent construction compared to the competitor (which had plastic fins for the impeller). Gasket seems of above average quality as well.
Only problem - I couldn't get it to fit our 2005 Town and Country (3.8L engine). It has the right mount points, etc. However, if you measure the ASC part vs. the original factory part, the ASC is ever so slightly wider, which didn't leave enough room to slide the impeller into the mount point.
I spent about 45 minutes trying to manipulate the part into place, where I could easily install the original part and competitors part. It may just have been me, though.
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Pros
- Durable
- Improves Engine Efficiency
- Increases Power
- Lightweight
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Original water pump started making noise and water coming from weep hole. Since I have dealt with Advance for many years, they were my choice to go to. Knowing the employees at the local Advance store, I ordered the part on line and picked up at the store here in Robertsdale, Al. Pump has been instaled and working great at this time. I will continue to purchase my parts from Advance.
Pros
- Best Heat Ever Now
Cons
- Car Should Be On A Lift
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Just a replacement product because of a leak. very hard to install w/o a lift. The heat has never been better and i saved a bundle installing it myself but would niot reccomend it if you can afford to pay a professional.
Pros
- Identical to original
Cons
- Access Is Very Very Tight
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Take a look at other reviews regarding getting the pump out and the new one back in. I don't know how consistant the clearance is between vehicles, but on my 2003 Dodge Grand Caravan, 3.3L Flexi-Fuel there was one and only one way to get the pump in and out. As someone pointed out the first step is to unbolt the pulley and take advantage of the cutouts in the pulley face to move the pulley toward the pump body. Ths makes the depth dimension of the pump and the clearance to the frame rail the controlling factors.
For 20 minutes I would have sworn the pump would not fit between the two. Part of the issue is the impeller and impeller hub which protrude into the pump housing. Then suddenly, almost magically, the whole thing dropped right out. I didn't have to force it, I just had to find the sweet spot where all the diminsions worked.
Again, I have no idea if this will be consistent from vehicle to vehicle, but the best I can describe it is from the perspective of lying under the vehicle with my head toward the front. The pump had to be oriented with the top vent hole down at about 45 degrees and toward the passenger side at about 45 degrees. Then the impeller has to be rotated to minimize the clearance needed.
Trust me, this also requires faith that the magic spot really does exist.
Pros
- Durable
- Easy To Install
- Inexpencive
- Perfect Fit
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Worked great!Take your time slipping it into place.
Pros
- Durable
- Nicely Made
Cons
- Difficult To Install
- Impeller Not Metal
- Lender Tools Not Avail
- Very Hard To Install
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
comes with gasket. hard to get to. hard installing, jacked up.
Pros
- Better Than Oem Quality
- Durable
Cons
- Difficult To Install
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Great part. Personally, the construction seems much better than the OEM part that it replaced. Pulley mounts are great, impeller seems much more stout than original. Only issue is with installation which is a function of the engine/car body design. Certain automotive repair manuals will tell you that the pump and pulley can be removed without moving the engine and certain people have attested to this in various on-line forums. In my case, there was too little space between engine and subframe. Therein, I had to remove the pulley mounting bolts and then work around the pulley to remove the pump bolts. In my case (2005 Dodge Grand Caravan), I found that lowering the engine slightly made the install much easier however I still could not install the pump without having the pulley loosely-hung on it. Your experiences may vary. All in all however, I thought that the pump was excellent.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
This pump is better then the one that came with the van when it was new.The New pump has metal fins were the old pump had platic fins. The 2006 Town&country van only had 84,000 miles on it and the water pump fins broken. You would think after paying $32,000 for the van you would get something that would last in till you pay it off.
Pros
Cons
- O-ring Needs Gluing
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
The o-ring seal needs to be glued to keep in place when wrestling into place. Engine block needs to be shifted with a crowbar to shift away from frame to allow the pump and pulley to clear between them. Otherwise, it an easy install.
Pros
- Durable
Cons
Best Uses
- Everyday Driving
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
Seems to be a well constructed pump. It does have plastic impeller like the OEM. Put this on 2005 Dodge Grand Caravan with 3.8. Was easy enough but hints from other reviews helped. Dab of RTV to hold O ring, yes it is easier if you lower engine mounts just a bit, spent 45 mins trying to slip it in without...gave up, then after lowering all bolted up in 30 mins, save some time lower it!
Pros
- Easy To Install
Cons
Best Uses
- Replacement
Comments about GMB New Water Pump:
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Is the impeller on this water pump plastic material or metal ?Asked on 2/4/2012 by Anonymous from Olathe Kansas1 answer
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The material used in this GMB New Water Pump Part number 120-4230 is Aluminium.Answered on 2/5/2012 by Steve from AAP
Q:
Are Gaskets included with this product?Asked on 1/27/2012 by Anonymous1 answer
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Yes, this GMB New Water Pump (Part No. 120-4230) comes with gasket.Answered on 1/27/2012 by Dennis from AAP
Q:
when working on vehical is it generaly eaiser to tke out from bottomAsked on 1/18/2011 by brent from indiana2 answers
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I would suggest taking your vehicle to a certified mechanic for a proper diagnosis before buying and having parts installed that may not (solve/be) the problem.Answered on 2/3/2011 by Parts Guru Geo from AAPA:
yesAnswered on 7/31/2011 by the duke from fairfield
Q:
dose it come with the gasketAsked on 12/24/2010 by Anonymous1 answer
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Yes. It comes with 1 gasket.Answered on 12/24/2010 by David the Dynamite Parts Guy from AAP
Q:
I am trying to fix my daughters 2004 dodge carvan. Her radiator fan went out and her gauges started redlining. She drove home. I have replaced the fan and thermostat but it is still overheating.
Is it posible that the engine was so hot that it damaged the water pump? The water pump is not leaking.Asked on 9/20/2010 by Mark from Asheville, NC1 answer
CUSTOMER CARE
A:
Yes it could have.Answered on 9/20/2010 by Mike from AAP
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