GMB Water pumps..

[Danube_3KGT]

Sweet, I also found
Amazon.com: Beck Arnley 024-1205 Timing Belt Tensioner: Automotive

which says something in the description about them making OEM parts?

[CoopKill]

"same as" or "OEM like" are not the case in most situations.

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This product is in a BeckArnley package, note that the part may have been manufactured by an independent BeckArnley supplier and the number on the part may differ from the number on the package.

[Danube_3KGT]

Thats what it says word for word..

"BeckArnley is an original equipment brand that partners with other manufacturers to supply the parts that cars were originally built with."

May not be ours but does anyone know if these are bad?

[CoopKill]

There are 4 very reputable shops that are on this forum that you may want to PM or ask in their sponsor sections about this subject.

I have but only two 3s cars worth of experience with. They have hundreds and many years. For the most art I have seen it repeated over and over to stay oem with the water and oil pump, the tensioner and idlers.

Ask Ray, Chris, Matt, ..., ..., their advice on this subject. Though they may have one alternate brand for one or the other part, I am confident they will all say you can't go wrong with the oem stuff.

Just not worth the $40 - $70 savings on a gamble of a 2k rebuild.

[GTOJOE]

yea, but their 60K kit doesn't come with a Oil pump if I read correctly.. And I already have a new tensioner pulley and timing belt on my kitchen table waiting.. so its kinda a bust for me to buy the 60K..

Oil pump isn't due till 120k. Not needed for the 60k service unless your being very anal. Just go OEM. If you don't you will regret it later.

[Ninja Performance]

OEM water pump. Period

-Chris