🔧 Gates Water Pump 43501 Review

Had to replace the water pump on my 2003 Dodge Ram 5.7 Hemi. It's been a few months now and the pump is in excellent condition. Highly recommended.

I used this on a 2006 Dodge Ram Hemi. It fits well. The supplied rubber seal seals very well. Does not come with thermostat or housing. Durability needs to be learned. I will update in a year.

Replaced the water pump on my Dodge Ram 5.7L Hemi 05. This Gates water pump seems to be better than the ones I bought at the auto parts store with a lifetime warranty. Only time will tell if I have any leaks.

Good quality pump, fits with no problems. at least no problems with the pump. When you replace the pump, you should probably replace the thermostat, thermostat housing, thermostat gasket, serpentine belt, and tensioner.

This is a well made item. It is made in China like most parts. The pump has a metal impeller, unlike many models that offer a cheaper plastic impeller. The seal is of very good quality, as is the shape and finish. Installation was easy and everything fit.

And this water pump installed on my 2005 Ram 1500 about 20 miles on the way home from work exploded ruined my radiator ruined mine Fan there was no customer support. Luckily Revain refunded my water pump. They no longer recommend Gates products.

This was the second water pump I had to put on my 2005 Ram. This one is much better made than the last one, the other one had a plastic fan and "guts" and only lasted 1 year. Get what you pay for. This pump appears to have all aluminum internals and appears to be more durable, it should now be able to handle the old cherry's buoyancy.

I usually trust Gates components. The reason I gave this device 4 stars is because of the way this device was delivered to me. It reminded me of putting a rock in a soda can and then kicking it. The seal was worn under the pump like an old newspaper. Part of the seal was even stuck between the housing and the pump vanes. I have inspected the pump and seal, will install them soon. If I have to remove this pump due to leaks or other issues I will downgrade the rating by 1 or 2 stars.

Perfect part for my 2008 Ram 1500 5.7L Hemi engine. You must reuse the thermostat housing and fasteners. Exact replacement for a water pump. Save time and buy or rent a fan wheel wrench. On one of them, the clutch fan turns off immediately. The sad part of my water pump replacement was that the pump itself didn't fail, it was the o-ring covering the black metal tube for the heater hose that was leaking. A dime could fix that. At least that way I know the water pump will last a long time.