When i got my tube from the dealer, is was the same plastic stuff, cost about 8 bucks i think. The expensive part was the tensioner assembly that i broke the lower fitting off of when taking it out. That was around 80 or 90 bucks.

Hate to bring up a ZOMBIE thread, but this particular car had a metal fitting at the back, with the upper/front fitting still being plastic. I'd replace it at 60-80,000 with the serpentine belt. The $8 package comes with two plastic elbows, so some have plastic instead of metal on the back as well (or I have an aftermarket tensioner, not sure).

I've replaced several of these now, so it'* really a piece of cake. Did the water pump in about 4 hours last weekend.

Sorry to dig up a ZOMBIE thread, but hopefully it helps someone out.

the best one to have is the new aluminum elbows. there are write ups in the mechanical section and many threads

Agreed Justin, posting part link in case some do not bother to search for the write ups.

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