2000 dakota with a 5.9 engine, I have another noisey water pump on this truck. this will be pump #5. only last about 2 1/2 -3 years. truck only has 106,000 miles on it. I use NEW not reman pumps, 3 different brands, tensioner is nice and smooth as is the fan clutch, and the fan has no damage.I drive easy,but it seems that every time I hit 80 mph for some reason, the pump goes south.
anyone else go through water pumps?? or am I the lucky one.

Any ideas what to look for that can be taking these things out?

I did get the last pump from autozone,so at least I have a warranty this time,I've checked idler and tensioner pulley, NO noise.I know replacement parts are not very reliable today,but man, this is nuts.