This can be an issue as i've never seen electric pumps at a Autozone..
However, I have AAA and Hagerty so most times if any of my vehciles (or trailer) has an issue that requires aything extensive it went home on the hook.
true AAA is a life saver and we should all probably have it. the thing is if you just lose a wp or a belt then its an easy fix on the side of the road. changing from an electric wp to a stock set up is not an easy swap on the side of the road (unless you carry everything to do it in your trunk). plus depending how far AAA will tow ya it could cost a bundle. i have the higher 150 mile option which is a good distance for most of the time. but i like to take my cars further than that. and if i can fix it on the side of the road i would much rather do that and continue on my little trip then have to be towed home.
it really depends what you do with your car. i like to take mine on long cruises so with cooling and ignition things like that i rely on the K.I.S.S ( Keep It Simple Stupid) philosophy. i want to be ably to fix that stuff wherever i may be. belt driven fan and pump, mechanical fuel pump and stock or HEI style ignition system is how i roll.....
