[V8] Hello to all! New V8Q owner from Maryland

[Luis CaifanSC]

Been a lurker in this email list for a bit ...replying here and there
mainly to "For sale" emails. However, I'm happy to say I'm now an owner! I
wanted to reach out to the members of this mailing list, as I've learned
through the years that this is also a very valuable source of help input
and support.

Picked up a 91 V8 5speed last week and will be bringing it back up to good
shape. Won't bore you with the details but I did want to run a question by
you all. Inevitably I will have to do a timing belt service and I'm
wondering about Water pump brands. I wanted your input as far as quality.
I've been able to separate them in four "tiers"...the last one including
the brands I've never heard of and could not find input on the forums.

So far I have group them as such:

OEM VW/Audi> Bosch & Meyle > Graf & Gates> then the rest...Valeo,FAI,
FEBI,FLENNOR,HEPU,DURA INTERNATIONA,CARDONE


My current dilemma is between Meyle vs. Graf pumps. I've had good
experiences with Meyle parts in my bimmers...but I've seen several posts in
Motorgeek where Graf is also recommended. Thoughts? I think I'll save the
VW/Audi OEM pump purchase for my second go at the timing belt job...for now
I just want the peace of mind so I can use the car comfortably as I start
working on it. Unless there are concerns with Meyle/Graff, then I'll dish
out the $ for an OEM water pump.

This is the link to my Motorgeek thread:

http://www.motorgeek.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=84306

Thanks all, and your input is very much appreciated.

Luis