HELP NEEDED!! any Ideas on which Water pump to go with..

I just recently got service done to my 03 Taco and they discovered a leak in my water pump so I'm asking you guys for some tips on which water pump to go with other then OEM..I'm looking at the Cardone Select water pump but I'm still looking, I'm going to replace the belts with (Gates).. I just need a better way with the water pump so yeah HELP!!!

 

Why not OEM?

 

I want to go with a better water pump..

 

if I can find better I will get the better part..

 

What's wrong with OEM Aisin water pump?

 

How many miles you got on your taco? Is this the 1st water pump replacement?

 

164k miles, I don't mind getting the oem replacement but I want to know if anyone knows of a better water pump, i'm currently looking at GMB & Gates water pumps. it's the first replacement, never had an issue with the water pump until the recent discovery of a leak

 

eh nothing wrong with jdm parts lol I'm just debating on which way to go, oem or aftermarket..

 

OEM pump since they seem to last a long time

 

164K on the OEM....My grandpa taught me.. "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" Why go aftermarket when the OEM lasted 164K.... my .02

 

oem actually is supposed to give out a little over 60k miles, but at that mileage I wasn't driving the Toy to far, I only worked 7-8 miles from my home to work but they have the 60k mile life depending on how you drive, I'm driving more this time around so either way it will get replaced before it overheats on me

 

well oem it should be I'm going with gates belt and chain as my replacement they're supposed to last longer and perform better so money well spent for my Taco going to make the order for my water pump at crown Toyota tomorrow..

 

thanks guys!!