Which Aisin water pump for a 1977 FJ40?

[cbmontgo]

Since OEM is discontinued, I'm looking for the correct Aisin that fits. In doing a search, I've read that the WPT-063 is the right one, but Amazon says that it doesn't fit the 1977.

Just installed the Airtex AW9493 (because it was listed as the correct one for the 1977) and it has been a disaster. Never again.

Recommendations?

 

[brian]

that pump doesn't have the oil cooler port on it.

 

[drnekFJ40]

I will try to remember tomorrow and look..I got one spare one (Aisin) ...I remember to order it from Cruiser corps and it was a wrong one so I had to sent it back and replace it...

 

[GA Architect]

Since OEM is discontinued, I'm looking for the correct Aisin that fits. In doing a search, I've read that the WPT-063 is the right one, but Amazon says that it doesn't fit the 1977.

Just installed the Airtex AW9493 (because it was listed as the correct one for the 1977) and it has been a disaster. Never again.

Recommendations?

The WPT-063 is the correct unit for a '77 FJ40 that has a fan clutch and doesn't run an oil cooler. I have one as a back-up to my Airtex AW9493 that is currently installed.

Would you mind explaining why the Airtex was a disaster for you?

 

[65swb45]

Not-so WAG that the installer did not remove the rear plate and seal it themselves before installation.

Actually I can think of another reason. A number of aftermarket pumps have too much casting in the bottom corner where the oil cooler line may or may not be. The excess casting can interfere with the timing cover causing the pump not to bolt down flush to the block. :headbang:

 

[alabamatacomaguy]

I found Kurt to be helpful a few years back on this subject and his site had a bunch of info on which one
I was trying to figure out which one I needed then


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[spotcruiser]

Did you check SOR (Water Pump 8/76-1984 tab)?

Page 054 Land Cruiser Cooling System 40/45 and FJ55

 

[jcj_78FJ40]

I found Kurt to be helpful a few years back on this subject and his site had a bunch of info on which one
I was trying to figure out which one I needed then


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X2. This is where I bought mine per Beno's recommendation since OEM is no longer available.

 

[cbmontgo]

The WPT-063 is the correct unit for a '77 FJ40 that has a fan clutch and doesn't run an oil cooler. I have one as a back-up to my Airtex AW9493 that is currently installed.

Would you mind explaining why the Airtex was a disaster for you?

Exactly as @65swb45 stated, I had to grind the housing to make the pump clear the timing cover. Expecting a quality bolt-on product, I didn't notice that it didn't fit properly until I had sealed the gasket and bolted the pump onto the engine block. Naturally, removing this ruined the first gasket, so I had to make another one and start all over. Once that was done and I installed the pump nice and flush onto the block, the pump leaks coolant between the rear plate and the pump body. The pump's installation instructions do not call for inspecting, tightening or sealing this plate in any way.

I've done several Aisin water pumps in the past and never had a single issue.

By the way, the seller won't accept the pump back as a return because the housing had to be modified. I don't have a lot of free time, and this was a huge waste of it. I'm looking forward to getting the Aisin on.

 

[cbmontgo]

@cruiseroutfit, it looks like the one that I need (1977 FJ40 with fan clutch and no oil cooler) is Part# EGW61070 (Fits 8/76'-1/79' 2F W/Out Oil Cooler) - $105.50. Correct?

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@cruiseroutfit, it looks like the one that I need (1977 FJ40 with fan clutch and no oil cooler) is Part# EGW61070 (Fits 8/76'-1/79' 2F W/Out Oil Cooler) - $105.50. Correct?

Sounds right to me

EGW61070

 

[cbmontgo]

Sounds right to me

EGW61070
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I'll call you tomorrow. Please grab one off the shelf for me!

 

[cbmontgo]

Little bit of an update...with nothing to lose on this Airtex, I decided to torque the bolt around the leaking section of pump housing way tighter than spec. It appears to have squeezed it enough to stop the leak at the plate. I'm going to give it another day or two and see what happens, @cruiseroutfit.

 

[cbmontgo]

@cruiseroutfit, I just placed an order for the Aisin. Airtex is leaking again. Cant wait to go back to OEM.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

@cruiseroutfit, I just placed an order for the Aisin. Airtex is leaking again. Cant wait to go back to OEM.

Jason is packing it now

 

[GA Architect]

@cruiseroutfit, I just placed an order for the Aisin. Airtex is leaking again. Cant wait to go back to OEM.

Makes me 2nd guess my Airtex installation a few years ago.....Oh well, if it fails, I'll install the Aisin.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Makes me 2nd guess my Airtex installation a few years ago.....Oh well, if it fails, I'll install the Aisin.

We've got your back if you run into a need

 

[cbmontgo]

Jason is packing it now

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Tasty.

 

[Jetlander]

We've got your back if you run into a need

Any chance you have a second one on the shelf @cruiseroutfit? I also have a 77’ without oil cooler. Let me know and I’ll send payment.

 

[cruiseroutfit]

Any chance you have a second one on the shelf? I also have a 77’ without oil cooler. Let me know and I’ll send payment.

You betcha!

Give us a ring (801-563-1277) or shoot us an email (info@cruiseroutfitters.com) with your shipping address and I'll calculate a total for you. Thanks!