Hello,

My water pump is tired .... I live in France and I want to pass an order at RA and I don't want to make mistake......on GM SPARE, it is for an 1987 firebird trans am GTA 1987, 5.7L TPI.

2 choices of water pump for standard users.:

Airtex AW1121 or Gates 43099

https://www.rockauto.com/fr/moreinfo...=2208&jsn=1827 => two gasket + the plug
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...pt=2208&jsn=14
https://www.rockauto.com/en/moreinfo...08&jsn=8&jsn=8

I don't know if it is the good deal because there a lot of choice..... perhaps another better for not more expensive.

But Gates is the only one with the plug if mine is off and rusty ..it is better choice perhaps.

id personally go for a delco.


but out of the 3, id go with the gates

Gates will probably be fine. I'd use fel pro gaskets and hi temp thread sealant on the bolts.

you can have yours rebuilt. will be back with link. http://www.water-pump-rebuilders.com/ See the europe link, I had mine rebuilt, wanted to keep factory pump. they did a great job.

Curious, what does this service cost?

I don't recall, but it wasn't outrageous

Gates makes a good product

thanks everebody, I have buyed one Gates