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[dbug]

As above re pattern parts - personally i've used Contitech kits from buypartsby without any issues.  Water pumps have been QH (rip)

As said a lot of Vx parts on TC cannot be beaten on price 

[doz]

I used a gates kit. Came with SKF bearings. Phone Andy at Drive. A very nice chap. I'm going be calling him tomorrow for new front shocks. Genuine from Vx on trade club work out cheaper than half decent after market. It's always worth giving Andy a shout before you go down the after market route. It doesn't always work out cheaper but always worth a phone call.

[Andy B]

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Imo,if your water pump aint broke,dont fix it,unless you have a 4 pot engine.........

Agreed ......

[Andy B]

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 and has never broken down..period,but  .....

FULL STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Americans & women have periods!!!!!!!!!!! 

[kevinp58]

As others have said don't worry about the water pump as it is not timing belt driven and there have been problems with new genuine pumps lately

[Vamps]

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 and has never broken down..period,but  .....

FULL STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Americans & women have periods!!!!!!!!!!! 

You have gone too far over to the posh side.....

[Andy B]

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 and has never broken down..period,but  .....

FULL STOP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Americans & women have periods!!!!!!!!!!! 

You have gone too far over to the posh side.....

I hate Americanism   

[ted_one]

How very dare you Mr LD, incinerating that my breathers were dirty,they were routinely inspected a few weeks ago and I was able to eat a quarter pound horse burger off them.....mmmmm luverly!!

[Marks DTM Calib]

Lets get this straight.

There are some items which we recommend genuine is used based on experience (e.g. cam cover gaskets) and others where we recommend aftermarket of a particular type.

In the case of cambelt kits, we have always stated that Gates, Contitech and SKF are good, GM was only used because some years ago they were cheaper than the after market option under trade club which is when its a no brainer (as you get a MUCH better guarantee with the GM items). Since then GM prices have risen more then the aftermarket so there now not as competitive.

On the water pumps, our stance has always been 'every other' cambelt change so effectively 80K miles and 160K miles etc. Again, the GM pumps were cheap via trade club (now silly expensive) BUT, we have seen some aftermarket pumps fail prematurely....what we dont know yet is if the GM ones will fail at say 90K miles if not changed.

Hence its a choice, aftermarket pump which may fail early or aged Gm one which may have little life left......