Who currently makes the very best quality KV6 water pump?

Bolin · 3rd April 2017, 23:30

As titled

What is the very best quality KV6 water pump currently available?

Various manufacturers make these - Circoli, Quinton Hazell (I thought they went bust?), Key Parts, Xpart,Continental, Valeo, Genuine Land Rover, FAI, Fahren, First Line, BGA, etc.

I know some have plastic impellers and some have metal, I assume that metal is better.

Quinton Hazell were recommended a few years ago but they have gone bust, so not sure if it is old stock available, or if company was saved and if there was any change in quality if so - some pics of QH pumps suggest plastic impeller.

But which is the very best? I don't want to have to change it before the belts are due in 2023!

Any advice greatly appreciated.

Thanks, Bolin.

SD1too · 4th April 2017, 06:43

The Quinton Hazell brand was acquired by JP Group in Denmark.

Simon

SCP440 · 4th April 2017, 07:02

Look at the warranty you get with the part, I know some suppliers will give more than 12 months so they must have faith in there parts.

Never buy a part in a white box, if the manufacturer is not proud to put there name on the box there is a reason.

mh007 · 4th April 2017, 08:29

I like to use FAI.

jn12 · 4th April 2017, 09:36

Genuine land rover part of which there are plenty of stock! These are the same as the old stock mg rover item.

Cheaper ones don't last, I purchased a car with a badly leaking continental brand that had a knackered bearing. Also had a QH one leak after about 6 weeks.

If you use the old rover part number you might come across a old stock one on eBay.

Bolin · 8th April 2017, 16:11

Thanks, opinion elsewhere suggests that the Land Rover one would be best to go for.

Will look at getting one at a good price.

No doubt it is the same actual pump as some of the other brands but it is so hard to know which can be trusted to be top quality. All these bands probably come from just 3 factories I bet.

Phil-T4 · 8th April 2017, 16:34

Just for info....X-part have a new KV6 belt kit ZUA001550 which includes a waterpump supplied by BGA.

Bolin · 9th April 2017, 16:18

Ok, genuine Land Rover pump appears to have a plastic impeller

So maybe Circoli or BGA or FAI.... too much choice

clf · 9th April 2017, 16:28

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Originally Posted by Bolin

Ok, genuine Land Rover pump appears to have a plastic impeller

So maybe Circoli or BGA or FAI.... too much choice

would the plastic impeller be a better option (or at least equally as good) due to potential corrosion issues? I know plastics could become brittle with heat etc, but surely the metal would have the chance to become corroded during periods of standing? I guess overall it would depend on the type of plastic or metal in each application.

murphyv310 · 9th April 2017, 19:17

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Originally Posted by clf

would the plastic impeller be a better option (or at least equally as good) due to potential corrosion issues? I know plastics could become brittle with heat etc, but surely the metal would have the chance to become corroded during periods of standing? I guess overall it would depend on the type of plastic or metal in each application.

I can only say that I'd not consider a pump with a plastic impeller. Before my daughter bought the MG3 her beetle would overheat when driving, it was a split impeller the pump a VW genuine article was only 5 years old. I'd never consider one in a K4 or KV6.

3rd April 2017, 23:30	#1
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4th April 2017, 06:43	#2
SD1too Doesn't do things by halves Rover 75 2.5 Connoisseur Auto (1999) Dealer launch model. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Former Middlesex Posts: 20,380 Thanks: 1,587 Thanked 3,749 Times in 3,181 Posts	The Quinton Hazell brand was acquired by JP Group in Denmark. Simon __________________ "Whatever is rightly done, however humble, is noble." Sir Henry Royce.

8th April 2017, 16:11	#6
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Thanks, opinion elsewhere suggests that the Land Rover one would be best to go for. Will look at getting one at a good price. No doubt it is the same actual pump as some of the other brands but it is so hard to know which can be trusted to be top quality. All these bands probably come from just 3 factories I bet. __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

9th April 2017, 16:18	#8
Bolin This is my second home Rover 75 2.5 V6 Connoisseur SE 4dr manual Wedgewood Blue 2 04-05/06/2001 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: N.E. Hampshire Posts: 4,617 Thanks: 289 Thanked 308 Times in 243 Posts	Ok, genuine Land Rover pump appears to have a plastic impeller So maybe Circoli or BGA or FAI.... too much choice __________________ "...the new Rover 75, which is a fabulous car......I think it looks fabulous....It's like sitting in a Rolls Royce......For me, this is the star of the show.....it looks so good" - J. Clarkson, motoring journalist on the launch of the Rover 75 in 1998.

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SCP440 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T 260 Join Date: Feb 2016 Location: Witney Posts: 2,504 Thanks: 6 Thanked 910 Times in 571 Posts	Look at the warranty you get with the part, I know some suppliers will give more than 12 months so they must have faith in there parts. Never buy a part in a white box, if the manufacturer is not proud to put there name on the box there is a reason.

4th April 2017, 08:29	#4
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jn12 Gets stuck in MG ZT SE 180 V6 Sports Auto Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Newcastle upon Tyne Posts: 938 Thanks: 74 Thanked 37 Times in 36 Posts	Genuine land rover part of which there are plenty of stock! These are the same as the old stock mg rover item. Cheaper ones don't last, I purchased a car with a badly leaking continental brand that had a knackered bearing. Also had a QH one leak after about 6 weeks. If you use the old rover part number you might come across a old stock one on eBay.

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Phil-T4 I really should get out more....... MG ZT-T, Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Olney Posts: 2,969 Thanks: 245 Thanked 1,088 Times in 657 Posts	Just for info....X-part have a new KV6 belt kit ZUA001550 which includes a waterpump supplied by BGA.