R33 Water pump same as VL Commodore's?

[JimX]

Can someone please confirm if the R33 RB25DET water pump is the same as in a VL? I've seen people state that it's the same as an RB20's, but no one seems to have mentioned if it's also the same as the RB25's.

The reason I ask is Repco sell an aftermarket water pump for around $80 retail for a VL, which is much cheaper than Nissan/Holden ($110-$130). I should also be able to get a trade price making it cheaper again.

Oh, I could also get other people a trade price if they were interested. But I need to confirm first that it's the same as the VL's, or if not, whether or not Repco sell something that will fit the RB25.

[walkoau]

yes they are the same

i fitted the VL water pump to my RB25DET only a week ago.

they fit no probs at all.

[JimX]

Sweet. Anyone else want an aftermarket Repco one then? There's no immediate rush on the order because my 100k service is still probably a couple of months away, but I plan to have the water pump ahead of time so there's no last minute panic.

I'll have to confirm the price but I'm pretty sure it'll be less than $80 (retail price) unless the guy stuffed up and gave me the trade price by mistake, in which case it should be $80.

[T0nyGTSt]

I'm in.

Mine only has 75k on it but I think it's a forgone conclusion it's gonna need a full overhaul...

T.