Impeller/Water pump kits

[jkimball]

I've been shopping around for an impeller kit for my '99 Johnson 115 and have found several options;
-BRP
-OMC System Matched
-Red Rhino
-Other Aftermarket

Being somewhat new (not to boating, but to maintenance/PM on boats) I need a little guidance on what kit would be best, which I know comes down to a matter of opinion or personal preference. But if anyone has a personal input I would appreciate the help!

I know in a lot of automotive applications, a lot of aftermarket parts are junk but I didn't know if that crossed over to the marine world too.

 

[Will Bark]

Re: Impeller/Water pump kits

I'd spend the money and get the BRP

 

[oldcatamount]

Re: Impeller/Water pump kits

I've found out the hard way that it's always best to use BRP parts or at least the OMC System matched parts. I've done more than a few jobs over again because I was "saving some money" with the aftermarket parts. Not that the aftermarket parts are bad, it's that they aren't as well made as the BRP/OMC parts and the kits aren't as complete either.

 

[jkimball]

Re: Impeller/Water pump kits

I've found out the hard way that it's always best to use BRP parts or at least the OMC System matched parts. I've done more than a few jobs over again because I was "saving some money" with the aftermarket parts. Not that the aftermarket parts are bad, it's that they aren't as well made as the BRP/OMC parts and the kits aren't as complete either.

I ended up getting the OMC System Matched. It was $46 shipped. Should I have gone with BRP?

 

[boobie]

Re: Impeller/Water pump kits

Most likely they are the same.

 

[Faztbullet]

Re: Impeller/Water pump kits

Exactly the same, just a 777 prefix, I am OMC system matched dealer and get some items cheaper than a BRP dealer!!!!