Gates 41187 Water Pump Review

This automotive replacement part is a complete waste of money. Through trial and error, I found that it did not fit properly AND leaked water everywhere. The only positive aspect was the customer service, who were helpful in processing my return... Sadly this doesn't make up for the faulty product and the inconvenience it caused. Don't bother with this product if you want a reliable water pump for your engine cooling and climate control..

I am a dedicated user of all Gates parts and have never had any problems with belts, hoses, pumps etc before. manufactured by Gates. That's how it was before this beauty, immediately after I started the engine, flowed out from under the crankcase. I'm very careful installing all the parts (especially when the damn thing is right in the middle of the engine and I had to remove everything but the spare tire in the back to get this thing out), unfortunately it leaked, wasted $40 coolant and 4…