Dayco DP1042 Engine Water Pump

Dayco DP1042 Engine Water Pump

Dayco DP1042 is an engine water pump for V-belt driven Cadillac applications. It is listed for select 1968-1973 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, and Fleetwood models with the noted pulley and drive configurations.

Key Features

• Engine water pump for cooling system service
• Compatible with V-belt driven Cadillac engines in the listed applications
• Fits 1973 Cadillac models with a double groove power steering pulley
• Application-specific coverage for Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, and Fleetwood
• Dayco part number DP1042 for straightforward identification

Application Details

Use Dayco DP1042 when replacing a worn or leaking water pump on compatible Cadillac cooling systems. This part fits 1968-1972 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, and Fleetwood with V-belt driven engines, and it also fits 1973 Cadillac Commercial Chassis, DeVille, Eldorado, and Fleetwood with a double groove power steering pulley and V-belt drive. The DP1042 listing is focused on exact vehicle and drive-system coverage for these Cadillac applications.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage from a failing pump seal or housing
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from a worn pump bearing or impeller assembly
• Cooling-system service on V-belt driven Cadillac engines
• Fitment issues when replacing the original pump by part number DP1042

Installation Notes

Verify the engine drive setup, pulley arrangement, and model year before ordering. This pump is listed for V-belt driven applications, and 1973 fitment includes the double groove power steering pulley note. Confirm the existing pump configuration against the vehicle listing to ensure correct application.