pump rebuild kit OEM or Aftermarket

[cenzo4dub]

dealer said they couldnt get me a kit, will call and talk to someone different tommorow, but is therre any good quality aftermarket kits or OEM is the way to go. i was going to change the oil and when i purchased boat a few months ago i asked the previous owner if he ever changed the pump oil and he said no it just takes grease(i think he was referring to the fittings on the driveshaft) so im expecting things not to look so good. and my port side pump makes a funny noise at idle, so im gonna just rebuild the pumps. prob change the wear rings too. dont really get cavitation very slightly if any so i will check the clearance when i have it apart. but just wanted to know if there is any good aftermarket kits or would i be wasting my time with one.

 

[LouDoo]

Yes and no, I would definitely go with an OEM wear ring, aftermarket parts for the pump rebuild are fine, as long as they are good quality.

Lou

 

[T-Roy]

X2 on the OEM ring. I bought an aftermarket one to save a few bucks and promptly put it on the shelf and ordered an OEM. It just didn't seem to fit into the housing correctly. The OD and ID was correct, but mine is tapered to make a smooth connection and the aftermarket was definitely not tapered. I had a feeling that it would probably cause some disruption in the water stream and lead to cavitation.

 

[El Toro 33809]

X3. With the after market wear rings I have gotten I've had to use set screws to hole them in place due to a poor fit.

 

[cenzo4dub]

thatnks for the advice , i was planning on oem rings but my real questions was for the rebuild kit.

 

[Dr Honda]

You can check ebay, or SBT for the rebuild kit. (Bearings and seals)

 

[cenzo4dub]

dr. honda would you use the sbt or ebay kit personally or would you stick with the oem kit.

 

[Dr Honda]

STB's pump kits are fine, and I use them. BUT... I only install OEM wear rings.

 

[cenzo4dub]

thanks thats exactly what i wanted to hear