I've seen water pumps advertised with a hardened pulley, should I get the hardened or the regular? Other than the obvious of less pulley wear, is there any special reason for the hardened one? Thanks.
Sometimes Chinese made parts are case hardened to make up for crapola metallurgy. Quality steel wouldn't require case or any other hardening. I'd find out where they're made.
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