Hi All,

This is my first post, so I am hoping some of you may be able to help me picking out a part.

I have a 2004 Mazda Tribute 3.0L V6 that is currently sitting about 300km away from me, with a blown seal on a water pump that I am looking to replace.
Whilst I know that if I were there, I could eyeball the exact part to identify it - alas, I am not.

I have found 9 varying water pumps available at my local autostore, but I am unsure of exactly which one I should get asa I am only intending to replace the water pump, but not the housing.

Included with this post is a PDF I put together showing the different pumps available that all apparently fit my vehicle.
As far as I am aware, I need to replace it with one that has the same matching type of impeller.

Any and all help is greatly appreciated.

VIN: JM0CU081Y41201099

WORLD MANUFACTURER IDENTIFIER: JM0
VEHICLE DESCRIPTOR SECTION: CU081Y
VEHICLE IDENTIFIER SECTION: 41201099

 

Ok, so I picked up a new pump based on the advice from the guys at the auto shop.


Old pump, plastic impeller (blown seal)

New Pump, metal impeller

Pump housing. Note the grinding point on the lower half of the inner ring. This happens when fitting the new pump. It just locks in place.


So, now I am debating whether to shave down the fins on the metal impeller on the new pump.. to make it fit.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

 

Hi , sort it out yet? , personally as its a very important issue to have the correct flow i'd fit the correct style pump imo .

 

After numerous attempts at getting the new pump to fit without grinding the inner ring of the housing, by graduallly shaving down the fins on the impeller - I was finally met with success. No pump leaks.

but, as luck would have it - I now have coolant leaks coming from elsewhere. So, I am biting the bullet - and will take it into the mechanics. If anything, it will at least give me confidence in my job (or not).