Water Pump for Subaru Forester: Stainless Steel
This water pump for the Subaru Forester is specified around stainless steel, which decides how it behaves in service far more than the part name does. We build to a written specification — base material, dimensions, finish and packing — and hold that specification on file so every reorder reproduces the approved piece.
The usual reason a programme changes supplier is not unit price. It is premature wear on the first batch, or reorders that did not match the approved sample. Both are specification problems, and both are preventable.
Specification
| Product | Water Pump |
|---|---|
| Vehicle application | Subaru Forester |
| Material / finish | Stainless Steel |
| Typical use | Construction Sites |
| MOQ | 500 pieces per specification |
| Sampling | 10 working days, 3 days per revision |
| Bulk lead time | 15-30 days after approval |
| Compliance | IATF 16949 |
| Packing | 100 pieces per inner box, 1000 per carton |
Material options
- Ceramic Composite — selected when the part is exposed to weather and road salt
- Zinc Plated Steel — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
- Titanium Alloy — used when the finish has to hold a coating
- Cast Iron — the cost-effective default for volume programmes
- PU Leather — preferred when weight matters more than rigidity
Processes available
- precision stamping
- anodising
- electroplating
- surface grinding
- laser cutting
- sintering
Fitment notes
Keep the old part until the new one is on the bench. Comparing them side by side settles questions a photograph never will.
Where it is used
The specification above is the one most often ordered for construction sites. Related applications include track days, airport ground fleets, wet weather riding, weekend riding, daily commuting.
Quality and packing
- In-line inspection with AQL 2.5 sampling on every lot.
- Dimensional report issued against the approved drawing.
- Carton marking and barcode to your specification.
- Golden sample retained at the factory as the reorder reference.
Questions buyers ask
How long does sampling take?
Samples leave the factory in 10 working days, and each revision round adds about 3 days once you have seen the first piece.
What is the minimum order quantity?
The standard MOQ is 500 pieces per specification. Mixed sizes inside one shipment are accepted once the total reaches that figure.
Can you match an existing sample?
Send a sample and we will reverse-engineer the specification, then produce a counter sample for approval before any bulk starts.
How is packing specified?
Individual packing, inner box quantity and carton marking are confirmed at quotation stage so the cartons arrive ready for your warehouse.
Send the part number, the annual volume and the target market, and we will come back with a specification and a sampling plan.
