96 4runner 2.7 water pump replacement

[Duane]

I searched and read for a while here... finally just going to post my question.
I am at the point of doing a major replacement of all fluids and since the coolant will be flushed and replaced I generally like to look at replacing heater hoses, rad hoses, the block heater as it weeps a bit and how about the water pump?
Best to use an OEM pump? Is it worth replacing or am I just going to be turning in a high quality original for some lower quality replacement casting?
I see many 3.4L 4runners advertised with "just replaced water pump" but how are the water pumps on the 2.7 L units?
Thanks for your suggestions, opinions and experience

 

[wes.yount]

Don't replace that water pump if it's not leaking. Inspect around it, and if you don't see any signs of leakage... you're good to go.

 

[SHERMAN FJ62]

On 2.4 and 3.6 they general reccommend that you replace it every 100k. But if it is not making any noise or leaking I would inspect it and if it looks good dont replace it.

Napa sells good water pumps which are similar quality to OE

 

[Duane]

Thanks guys for the ideas.
It wasn't leaking and it is quiet when you spin it and smooth..so it stayed put..