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There are two basic 'styles' of water pumps for the redblocks: closed impeller, and open impeller
This pic is of three B230 water pumps:
...on the left is a Volvo pump [a used one], showing it's use of the closed impeller
...in the middle is a Hepu brand water pump, also showing it's use of the closed impeller
...on the right is an aftermarket [unknown origin] water pump, showing it's use of the open impeller.
The closed impeller flows better than does an open impeller, with less cavitation.
I have used Volvo and Hepu water pumps for years. Both are of good quality, and perform well and are durable.
I try to stay away from open impeller pumps. They do not flow as well; and I have had a few problems with overheating during hot summers on motors that had open impeller pumps. Just changing over to a closed impeller pump corrected the problem.
and yes, those three pumps are sitting on a freshened 1992 B230F shortblock.....knurled pistons, new rings, and bearings. Just about ready for install. It will be getting the Hepu pump.
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