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Vl Turbo Water Pump Will Fit R33 Gt-st?

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BezerkR32 Veteran

BezerkR32

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Yes they fit, have fitted a dozen, no problems, only differnce is 6mm bolt on top of pump doesnt fit.

Hey guys,

my 100k service is coming up and i have heard that vl turbo water pumps are a direct bolt on for the r33?

is it worth getting one to save a few $$ or should i just fork out more for the rb25det replacement pump?

cheers

BezerkR32 Veteran

BezerkR32

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yes use one, will cost you about $90. bolt does not matter.

So a VL turbo water pump will be suitable for me to use when i get the 100k service done?

Is there a particular brand i should use or just nissan oem product?

will the 6mm on top not fitting matter?

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benl1981 Grand Master

benl1981

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I wouldnt risk it. If it leaks you have to strip it all down again. Original is only about $130-$150 from Nissan I believe.

My pump felt fine so I didn't replace it. Thought there was more chance of a new one going dodgy or getting something wrong on the install.

If there was any play or sign of weeping I would have replaced it. Also, if I was paying for labour I probably would - but with the genuine item

Guilt-Toy Grand Master

Guilt-Toy

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I used the rb25det one on my rb30det and could not fit that one bolt - it ended up leaking where the bolt is supposed to be. Lasted 5000ks

I got a rb30 one on and have not had any problems since. 55 thousand k's later

benl1981 Grand Master

benl1981

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And is the warranty valid for labour? What will they say if you installed it yourself and it isn't the intended part for the job?

A repco Rb30 one will be fine provided it goes on an Rb30 bottom end!!

Point is why would you try and save $70-$80 getting one that misses out on one bolt and has the posiblity of leaking.

I.e a good 4 hrs down the drain and then you have to buy the correct piece anyway.

The Rb30 unit is not recommended for the Rb25. I went through the same process. I know my series 1 has a one bolt hole that doesn't line up which I think most people have found.

atmo31 Explorer

atmo31

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And is the warranty valid for labour? What will they say if you installed it yourself and it isn't the intended part for the job?

A repco Rb30 one will be fine provided it goes on an Rb30 bottom end!!

Point is why would you try and save $70-$80 getting one that misses out on one bolt and has the posiblity of leaking.

I.e a good 4 hrs down the drain and then you have to buy the correct piece anyway.

The Rb30 unit is not recommended for the Rb25. I went through the same process. I know my series 1 has a one bolt hole that doesn't line up which I think most people have found.

In my experience repco/autobarn one's tend to rip up the front seal after a year, go nissan...

Guilt-Toy Grand Master

Guilt-Toy

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Agreed. I used the RB25 pump on the RB30DET conversion and it leaked for me. I got a cheapo $25 pump from repco and its been running good ever since. Should have done this in the first place!!!

Get a price on the real item. If it is <$100 more than the one with the incorrect bolt hole then why bother talking about it.

There is more of a chance of it leaking with the bolt missing.

Sure, it may be ok. But is it really worth the risk?

Cubes Grand Master

Cubes

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wow $25 pump.. shiet.. The aftermarket item I bought was $83, there were slightly cheaper items but didn't come with gaskets and lacked warranty and a quality finish.

There's also a few different aftermarket variants.

I've seen one that has 'one' elongated hole that has the provision for the rb25det.

RB30-POWER Mentor

RB30-POWER

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I've seen one that has 'one' elongated hole that has the provision for the rb25det.

Yeah, if you can get an aftermarket pump with the elongated hole it will suit both the RB25 and RB30.

Otherwise you will have to leave a bolt out, if you try and interchange them.

Something you don't really want to do.

benl1981 Grand Master

benl1981

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I think it's been shown by reputable people that the flow rates from the N1 pump aren't optimal for street use.

I think Nissan even sell one for about $130 trade that has the elongated hole..

Sometimes Nissan don't really know what's going on though

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CruiseLiner Mentor

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my n1 water pump runs perfect and never gets hot on my rb26 when doin low rpm in traffic and thats after 1200km of driving, though no flogging yet but i know they are meant for high rpm which is why i got it, so i cant see any dramas with them, but only time will tell :(

BezerkR32 Veteran

BezerkR32

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Brother, I am a mechanic by trade and run my own business. I wouldnt fit the aftermarket pump if i thought it might fail or leak as it would cost me money to replace it. as earlier posted, have fitted a dozen RB30 aftermarket pumps on RB25, Rb26 & RB20. Some of these engines making upward of 280rwkw. Pumps have been on cars for over 12 months in some cases and i havent had one leak. Im all for running quality parts, genuine if necessary as i never use aftermarket seals, but when you find a good quality aftermarket part that can save you $60, ill use it. That $60 will pay for drive belts etc. The brand of pump i use is a Truflow and is supplied by Auto1. Good luck with it. it is only a simple water pump replacement at the end of the day. I sure all will be O.K. which ever way you go.

my n1 water pump runs perfect and never gets hot on my rb26 when doin low rpm in traffic and thats after 1200km of driving, though no flogging yet but i know they are meant for high rpm which is why i got it, so i cant see any dramas with them, but only time will tell :dry:

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