Gates 43550 water pump for the 1981-1984 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.7L, the 1981-1992 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.6L, the 1984-1995 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 1990-1999 Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 1993-1999 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L and other vehicles circulates coolant through the engine. If a pump stops moving coolant well, the engine can run hot.
- 100 percent functional test of the seals and bearings
- 100 percent leakage test of the casting and the fully assembled water pump
- Cast aluminum housing with a plastic impeller
- Accessory belt drive; the pump is not timing belt driven
Quick facts
- Part: Gates 43550 water pump
- Also called: engine water pump
- Fits: 1981-1984 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.7L, the 1981-1992 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.6L, the 1984-1995 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 1990-1999 Jetta 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 1993-1999 Jetta 4-cylinder 1.9L and other vehicles
- Material: Cast aluminum housing, plastic impeller
- Condition: New
Coolant weeping at the pump, a whine or grinding from its bearing, or an engine that runs hot can mean a water pump is wearing out. A leaking radiator hose, a slipping accessory belt or a sticking thermostat can be behind overheating too, so find the cause before you buy. The engine takes one pump, and this listing is one.
Fits
Gates 43550 is listed for a wide range of Volkswagen and Audi models. It also fits the 1985-1992 Volkswagen Golf 4-cylinder 1.6L, the 1985-1998 Golf 4-cylinder 1.8L, the 1990-1998 Golf 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 1993-1998 Golf 4-cylinder 1.9L, the 1990-1996 Volkswagen Passat 4-cylinder 2.0L, the 1991-1993 Passat 4-cylinder 1.8L and the 1993-1997 Passat 4-cylinder 1.9L, and it fits and performs to OE specifications and requirements. If your car is not named here, look it up in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
Specifications
Fit and size
- Quantity per vehicle: 1
- Outlet quantity: 1
- Drive type: accessory belt, not timing belt driven
Build and materials
- Housing material: cast aluminum
- Impeller material: plastic
- Impeller rotation: standard
- Condition: new
- Warranty: Gates limited lifetime warranty
- Country of origin: China
In the box
One water pump with its back housing and two seals. The pulley, the thermostat and housing, and the fan clutch are not included.
Interchange: 131-1997 · 180-1074
A161 · A161RS · US90652 · 037121010C · 037121010CX · 943550
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
131-1997, A161, A161RS, US90652, 180-1074, 43550, 037121010C, 037121010CX, 943550
Frequently Asked Questions
Is this the Golf pump for a 1990-1998 Volkswagen Golf 4-cylinder 2.0L?
Yes. Gates 43550 is listed for the 1990-1998 Volkswagen Golf 4-cylinder 2.0L, and that engine takes one pump.
Will this Jetta pump work on a 1984-1995 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L?
Yes. This water pump is listed for the 1984-1995 Volkswagen Jetta 4-cylinder 1.8L.
Does this engine water pump come with its seals?
Yes, Gates 43550 comes with its back housing and two seals; the pulley, the thermostat and housing, and the fan clutch are not included.
Does the Gates 43550 run off the timing belt?
No. This water pump is driven by the accessory belt, not the timing belt.
Does the Gates 43550 water pump have a warranty?
Yes. Gates backs this water pump with a limited lifetime warranty.
