Gates 41086ALBH Engine Water Pump - Main

Overview

The Gates 41086ALBH engine water pump is built for timing belt driven cooling systems and is listed for a wide range of Audi and Volkswagen applications. It combines a cast aluminum housing, plastic impeller, pulley, and integrated back housing and thermostat housing for a direct replacement style service part.

Key Features

• Timing belt driven water pump for service on compatible cooling systems.
• Cast aluminum housing with a plastic impeller.
• Includes back housing and thermostat housing.
• Standard impeller rotation for the listed applications.
• Outlet configuration with two outlets.
• Gates Water Pump (Standard) product line.

Detailed Description

Gates part number 41086ALBH is an engine water pump designed for vehicles that use a timing belt driven pump assembly. The unit is built with premium alloy materials and is factory tested for seal and bearing function as well as leakage integrity. Fitment includes Audi Q3, Q5, A4, A5, A6, A3, TT, and related Volkswagen models such as Tiguan, GTI, Jetta, Passat, Beetle, and CC. For buyers servicing an Audi A4 or Volkswagen Tiguan cooling system, this water pump provides the specified housing and thermostat housing configuration in one assembly. The part number 41086ALBH is also cross-referenced to 941086ALBH for the same application.

What It Is Used For

• Replacing a leaking or worn engine water pump.
• Restoring coolant circulation in a timing belt driven system.
• Addressing coolant loss from housing or seal wear.
• Correcting overheating caused by reduced pump performance.
• Servicing a cooling system that requires the listed housing configuration.

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine code, timing belt drive layout, and housing configuration before installation. Confirm the listed fitment for your exact Audi or Volkswagen model, since the application set includes multiple platforms and model years. The part number 41086ALBH should be matched to the vehicle’s cooling system specifications before removal of the original pump assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates states that each new water pump is 100 percent function tested for seals and bearings and 100 percent leakage tested for both the casting and assembled unit. The Water Pump (Standard) line is positioned as an OE-quality replacement solution.