Damper?

[DaveNY]

Opinions. Need a Water Pump 99 Burb 214 on the clock, Do the Damper and Pully while its apart. Or waste of money?

Dave

[trbankii]

You can take a look at things before you start the work. What sort of shape is the rubber in the pulley?

[DaveNY]

Havent really checked as of yet. It has just been recommended due to the 214K on the engine.
Thinking if it looks OK I will Pass on Replacement.

[More Power]

If you decide to replace, be sure the parts you get are genuine GM. The online auto parts stores are selling knock-off stuff from China. I know of at least one of them that spun the outer ring off the hub shortly after installation.

[DaveNY]

Exactly. a good part of my indecision. Do I replace a known OEM functioning part or take a chance installing a potential piece of junk in a knock off AC box.
I am tending towards bypassing the damper and just install the pump.

[scottm]

I saw an aftermarket one from a real hi perf damper company, I think it was ATI. That would probably be better than a stock one.

[More Power]

I was referring to a OEM "appearing" replacement as one to avoid. It looks just like a genuine part, but it's not. I'll be installing a Fluidampr on our latest 6.5 project. If ATI makes one for the 6.5, I'd be OK with it as well. They and their reputation have a stake in a 6.5 owner's success.

Jim