Quote Originally Posted by Scargo View Post
It probably won't make any difference to how your stock engine cools, but the Subaru water pump PN 21111AA026 performs better than the Gates pump or others with the "open paddle wheel" design as is the pump on the right in the picture.
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Thanks for reminding me. I'd forgotten that water pump existed.

And Scargo I will take you up on the used shim-less buckets. Even if it's only one or two. I have to get to that point though. If I recall correctly shimming out the cams is second to last step before putting the valve covers on.