🚰 Gates 43526 Water Pump: Enhanced SEO-friendly Product Title Review

This pump looks, fits and performs exactly like the OEM pump. For reference, my car is a 2006 Dodge 2500 5.9L Cummins. This is the easiest water pump installation I've ever done on a vehicle. There are videos on YouTube on how to do this, but this pump can be replaced without removing anything other than the pump itself. The fan, fan cover, heatsink, etc. can be left in place. Simply loosen the belt tensioner, remove the belt from the alternator/water pump/fan pulley, remove the old pump (two…

I am the original owner of a 2003 Dodge Ram with a Cummins engine. The Cummins engine is excellent, but in Dodge trucks they have a well deserved reputation for water pump leaks. My truck has just over 111,000 miles and is on the fourth water pump. The original failed after a mileage of approx. 25,000 km. Prices vary wildly and I think aftermarket suppliers have benefited from the Cummins WP issue. Some manufacturers offer very expensive replacement pumps that they assume will fix the problem…

My pump arrived today. The side of the impeller is open with protruding ribs unlike the first picture. When I pulled out my standard pump, it also had open fins. I compared the pumps and the look is the same. Supplied with a large rubber o-ring, no screws. Very easy replacement in my 2006 Dodge Ram 2500 5.9 Turbodiesel. I worked slowly and talked to a neighbor for a long time, but still did everything and cleaned in 1.5 hours. Make sure the radiator cap is not closed when draining the coolant…