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Why all the hostility? The parts guy probably thought it had a metal impellar, since most waterpumps do. The plastic used in the '99 and later models is fine, I have over 146,000 miles on mine, and I don't intend to replace it unless it goes out before the rest of the car dies.
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Why all the hostility?
You don't treat customers that way. Refusing to sell the WP because you think it has a metal impeller stock? You have a discussion then just say "Yes sir" & order the pump. Obviously, metal or not the customer needed/wanted a pump. Do business.
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The parts guy probably thought it had a metal impellar, since most waterpumps do.
Do above first, then do some research or ask the techs that were gettin' their hands dirty on them thangs back when. Then you'll know. Don't demean your customers by TELLING them NO! You serve them, then show them your intent was to save them money if you're right.
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The plastic used in the '99 and later models is fine...
Agreed. I have a white impeller pump in my 99 (I believe, it's supposed to be anyway) and have had no hint of a problem.
Must be that jumbly-wumbly thing happening again.
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Originally posted by Beachboy:
Why all the hostility? The parts guy probably thought it had a metal impellar, since most waterpumps do. The plastic used in the '99 and later models is fine, I have over 146,000 miles on mine, and I don't intend to replace it unless it goes out before the rest of the car dies.
I'm just so glad that the fine folks at this board knew that plastic played a role in the building process of my Ford water pump, since the parts counterman at the Ford dealership didn't know what was going on behind his counter.
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Yes and if he wasn't 100% sure he should have kept his mouth shut. 
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A friendly chat with the manager of the parts department should ensure smooth service in the future, especially when he learns that you bought the part elsewhere. And that counterman will have a nice new orifice too. Dumbass
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"Agreed. I have a white impeller pump in my 99 (I believe, it's supposed to be anyway) and have had no hint of a problem." If anyone wants a spare NAPA water pump like the one above, PM me. $30 
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The part # for NAPA is 55-4091
It is not the metal impellor, ti is the white plastic one discussed above.
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