Volvo AQ131d circulating water pump

[Fireman7777]

Hi,
I have an AQ131d in my sun runner. It has a heat exchanger on it. Right now it is running fine and the temperature is good, but I can hear a grinding noise like a bearing going out on the water pump. I've been checking around and it looks like it'll be about $350 to get a new one. I found one that is aftermarket that is the same replacement part number as the one that I found on the volvopentastore webpage, but it says that it is for a 2.3 liter volvo car engine. Is there any difference between these water pumps? Thanks!

[Fireman7777]

I just checked at my local Napa, and I can get one from them for $42 if it's the same!

[captmello]

might be worth a try. Can you return it if it doesn't fit?

[Don S]

Take your pump to NAPA and compare. Bet they aren't even close.

[Robj]

Take your pump to NAPA and compare. Bet they aren't even close.

I agree, take it to your Napa and check it out. I'll bet they are the same. Sorry Don, but I think you might be wrong on this one. There is a first time for everything. I replaced mine with one from the local auto shop and it was identical, that was 2 years ago.

Have a great day,

Rob.

[Fireman7777]

I think this weekend I'll do that. Thanks for the feedback. I'll let you know what the results are, and the part numbers that I used...