996 water pump

[donbryant1962]

Has anyone had any experience with the 996 Gates brand water pump? The impeller seems to contact the block and it is hard to turn.

Thanks Donb.

[JFP in PA]

Originally Posted by donbryant1962

Has anyone had any experience with the 996 Gates brand water pump? The impeller seems to contact the block and it is hard to turn.

Thanks Donb.

We have never used anything but the factory pumps due to poor fitment and many aftermarket pumps using a metal impeller, which is a very bad idea.