HELP Water Pump Goes Bump

[69LARKSA]

Please help!!!!!

I live in South Afrika and just blew the water pump on my 1970 Skylark 350, I can’t seem to get any help locally so I’m asking on this board. I don’t know what pump the engine uses, are there more than one that will fit? And what are the part numbers? Is there a differance between 1969 to 1971?


Thanx

[Steve Craig]

Does your car have air conditioning? I'll try to get part numbers & get you steered to a supplier who may be able to get it.
Not positive but pretty sure the 350 waterpump was common from '68-74, differences found only when comparing AC to non AC.
What local suppliers do you have for auto parts?

[69LARKSA]

Thank you for the response Steve. It does have AC and I don't think i will be able to source it locally so need the the part no. to order online or use as reference when enquiring locally.

[Steve Craig]

Go to www.NAPA online.com.
Scroll through their menu under heating & cooling ,entering year, make model etc. & you will eventually arrive at a list of three pumps available. New or rebuilt & a couple different manufacturers. Contact information is on their site for purchase & shipping.
Carquest PN is 58110 but they do not have an online catalogue.
Don't forget the gasket & gasket sealant. While the pump is off is also a good time to flush the engine coolant, change the t'stat & inspect the hoses.
Take the fan off & then the fan shroud. This will give plenty of room to work on the car.

[gstewart]

try http://www.rockauto.com
buy a NEW waterpump, not a rebuilt.

[tlivingd]

careful with the napa website. I picked up my napa pump per their info and it was incorrect. I have an AC car I had to go with a 68 skylark to find the correct pump as napa's info only had one water pump listed for a 70 skylark with a 350.

[CJB72Skylark]

I will never go to Napa- ever again. I was sent sbc pushrods FOUR times by THREE different stores when I was re doing my motor. And when I told them I wanted an OEM replacement radiator for my car, they sent my a 1 row plastic tanked pos.

I about hopped across the counter at the guy who said he saw me in the store ordering it and that was exactly what I had asked for. I dont think I have ever been so pissed at a parts guy my entire life- thankfully the guy I actually ordered it from walked in the room at that same time and calmed me down and gave me the right one with no price difference.

[Steve Craig]

Gerry is right.........buy a new one rather than rebuilt. Rebuilt is just that but many have had good luck with them. New is always best in my opinion & considering your location & parts availability, this should be an easy choice.

[69LARKSA]

Thank you for the HELP guys, will give them a go. I have also found a company in SA that imports V8 parts ens. from the States every month and i'm sure they will be able to help.

Again Thank You.