Gates 43518 water pump for the 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover V8 4.4L and other vehicles circulates coolant through the engine. The accessory belt drives it, and each engine takes one.
- Cast aluminum housing with a plastic impeller
- 100 percent functional test of the seals and bearings
- 100 percent leakage test of the casting and of the fully assembled water pump
- Two outlets and an impeller that turns in reverse rotation
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 43518 water pump
- Also called: engine water pump
- Fits: 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover V8 4.4L and other vehicles
- Position: Main
- Material: Cast aluminum housing, plastic impeller
- Condition: New
A weeping seal, a noisy or loose bearing or an engine that runs hot can all point to a worn water pump. A stuck thermostat, a clogged radiator, a collapsed hose or a slipping accessory belt can also be behind a hot engine, so find out which one is at fault before you buy a pump.
Fits
The 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover V8 4.4L, the 2000-2003 BMW X5 V8 4.4L, the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L and the 1999-2003 BMW 540i V8 4.4L all take this water pump, and so do other vehicles. The pump is built to fit and perform to OE specifications and requirements. Driving something else? Run your year and engine through the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Position: Main
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outlets: 2
- Drive type: accessory belt, not timing belt driven
Build and materials
- Housing material: cast aluminum
- Impeller material: plastic
- Impeller rotation: reverse
- Condition: New
- Warranty: Gates limited lifetime warranty
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One water pump, one gasket and three seals. The pulley, fan clutch, thermostat and housing, and back housing are not included.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Gates 43518 a BMW X5 water pump replacement for the 2000-2003 X5 V8 4.4L and the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L?
Yes, Gates 43518 fits the 2000-2003 BMW X5 V8 4.4L and the 2002-2003 X5 V8 4.6L, one pump per engine; for another car, look up its year and engine in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Is this a Range Rover pump for the 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover V8 4.4L?
Yes. The Gates 43518 water pump fits the 2003-2005 Land Rover Range Rover V8 4.4L, and that engine takes one.
Is the Gates 43518 engine water pump driven by the timing belt?
No. This water pump is accessory belt driven, not timing belt driven, and the pulley is not included.
Does this water pump come with a gasket and seals?
Yes. The box holds the water pump, a gasket and three seals. The pulley, fan clutch, thermostat and housing, and back housing are not included.
How is the Gates 43518 water pump tested?
The seals and bearings get a 100 percent functional test. The casting and the fully assembled water pump get a 100 percent leakage test.
