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RE-medy Water Pump
Hey everyone. I'm looking for a used REmedy water pump from Mazmart. If you have one lying around or you are selling your car, I'll take the pump off your hands. I need this to help out my cooling system on the track. Thanks
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Really? What kind of temps were you seeing? I bought one anticipating going FI, but highest temp I've seen on-track was at VIR a few weeks ago - 225 F with stock cooling system. And that was in 90+ ambient.
It's a worthy upgrade - if you have the money get it. But if you are seeing high temps now, something else may need a looking-at. |
The Re-Medy Pump is WELL worth it.
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^ I heard about them failing after 1 year? Anyone else experience that? I am on the fence about this one
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I haven't heard this at all. Not even a rumor where did you hear this?
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I am interested in it as a longevity mod for the car. Last month I was seeing peak temps of 208 F. The oil temps were slightly higher but they usually stayed around the water temperature. These temps were recorded during the middle of the day right after lunch. Ambient temp was about 80 F.
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Originally Posted by stinksause
(Post 3619193)
^ I heard about them failing after 1 year? Anyone else experience that? I am on the fence about this one
I'm sure if one did fail that soon Paul would deal with it in his usual efficient manner :) |
Originally Posted by quazmosis
(Post 3619206)
I haven't heard this at all. Not even a rumor where did you hear this?
He suspects they damage the pump because of the way they install the wheel on the oem unit |
Originally Posted by stinksause
(Post 3620499)
mazdamaniac ... Same thing for the thermostat too ... Apparently it can't handle high flow
he suspects they damage the pump because of the way they install the wheel on the oem unit wow..... |
I'll try to find the thread ...
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here:
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 3423755)
For as long as this pump worked (about a year) it was excellent.
Same thing goes for the thermostat, which was excellent right up until it died after 6 months. Those things happen, I guess.
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 3423817)
The car spontaneously overheated on a short trip after a cold start. I used my laser thermometer and found that, while the block and t-stat housing were 210°F or so (on a 60° day after 4 or 5 miles), the radiator and associated plumbing were only 80° - 90°.
So, I took the t-stat out and this is what I found: Not only is it physically mangled somehow (I suspect the seat seal was not designed for constant high RPM/high flow and it was forced up and out of the seat area and through the valve), it no longer moves when heated. I dropped it into a pot of boiling water and the valve didn't budge off of its seat. I went back to a stock t-stat for now and it works fine.
Originally Posted by MazdaManiac
(Post 3423928)
You'll definitely know if it fails.
You have never seen temps go so high, so fast. Yet, the rad will feel cool to the touch. I didn't replace my water pump with another from MazMart because I didn't want to spend the full purchase price every year to keep the thing functioning. I'm just gonna move the impeller over to another OE pump and call it a day. As for the t-stat, I'll find a comparable one at Kragen/Checker/Shucks. |
One data point out of ??? many sales......
Even Jeff wouldn't believe it ;) |
true ... Jeff also tracks his 8 more than anyone I have ever met... so that is definitely a contributing factor ... it is still something to consider when buying this part used tho IMHO
the thing is that this part failing can easily lead to a more expensive rebuild |
Shouldn't that be "IMUO"?
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I thought WOW would have said it all ;)
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Read something on teh itrawebz forum and immediately become an expert beyond reproach for thread crapping the marvels of technology never cease to amaze me
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There is no reason that this water pump would fail any earlier than an OEM unit...it should be balanced a lot better...and should be easier on the bearings..
There are a number of reasons for water pump bearing failure...a lot of them are coolant and belt related....Running straight water without corrosion products...and over tightening the belt are very common failure modes |
^^^ And I'd bet MM runs mostly water at the track.
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