Super Silverado Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Just curious..... I have an '03 with 82,000 miles. I am probably moving to Phoenix, AZ next spring, and I want to make sure everything is good on my truck, I'd hate to get stuck in the no mans land between San Antonio and ElPaso. (i'm in Houston) I am probably just being a worry wart as my truck is and has been running perfect. Also, what would the typical lifespans of the alternator, fuel pump, and starter? Thanks for your time guys, hope I am not testing your patience too much with my moronic questions, lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSplaytoy Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 Just curious..... I have an '03 with 82,000 miles. I am probably moving to Phoenix, AZ next spring, and I want to make sure everything is good on my truck, I'd hate to get stuck in the no mans land between San Antonio and ElPaso. (i'm in Houston) I am probably just being a worry wart as my truck is and has been running perfect. Also, what would the typical lifespans of the alternator, fuel pump, and starter? Thanks for your time guys, hope I am not testing your patience too much with my moronic questions, lol. That's a pretty tough question. I don't think there is really an answer there for you. It all depends on how you drive the truck and maintain it and how lucky you are with it. Some people have had major problems and others go 100k without hardly anything going wrong. If you are stock and take care of the truck and everything seems to be running fine, then you should be ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) I know a lot of these pumps lasting over 125K-miles, a lot of it has to do with taking care of the coolant as it is also the lubricant for the seal and bearing. One of the key reasons for the long life is the serpentine belt, because of the calibrated/engineered spring tensioner there isn't too much side-load on the pulley/bearing. Mr. P. Edited December 14, 2009 by Mr. P. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fireman31 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 The water pump in my truck didn't even last 20k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lilmarv1117 Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 my water pump only lasted 28k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterp Posted December 14, 2009 Report Share Posted December 14, 2009 (edited) Hmmmm we must have better luck down here in TX with water pumps than you NE guys. Wait - I meant so say "youse NE guys" Mr. P. Edited December 14, 2009 by Mr. P. (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cadillacbob Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 over 150k...mostly highway miles...used water wetter and changed dexcool once at 75k... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scootertrash19 Posted January 1, 2010 Report Share Posted January 1, 2010 Just curious..... I have an '03 with 82,000 miles. I am probably moving to Phoenix, AZ next spring, and I want to make sure everything is good on my truck, I'd hate to get stuck in the no mans land between San Antonio and ElPaso. (i'm in Houston) I am probably just being a worry wart as my truck is and has been running perfect. Also, what would the typical lifespans of the alternator, fuel pump, and starter? Thanks for your time guys, hope I am not testing your patience too much with my moronic questions, lol. I just replaced mine this week, only 55k miles, found the gasket on the drivers side leaking, not the actual pump itself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 yes you are just being a worry wart. not to worry you more than you already are, but the water pump is not the only thing to worry about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wody Posted January 2, 2010 Report Share Posted January 2, 2010 I just replaced mine this week, only 55k miles, found the gasket on the drivers side leaking, not the actual pump itself. so why did you replace the pump? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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