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Gates Water Pump 42210 for BMW Cooling Service

The Gates 42210 is a standard engine water pump built for BMW cooling system service on select X5 and 335d applications. It uses a cast aluminum housing, a plastic impeller, and an accessory-belt drive layout to support OE-style replacement needs.

Gates Water Pump (Standard) line focuses on new replacement pumps built with premium alloy materials and tested for seal, bearing, and leakage performance before release.

Key Features

• Cast aluminum housing for durable cooling system service
• Plastic impeller with standard rotation
• Accessory belt driven design
• Pulley included for the specified application
• Includes water pump and metal gasket
• Timing belt driven: no
• Thermostat and housing not included
• Back housing not included

Detailed Description

This Gates engine water pump is engineered for direct replacement on 2009-2013 BMW X5 models and 2009-2011 BMW 335d models. The 42210 part number is built around a cast aluminum body and standard-rotation plastic impeller, with an accessory belt drive and included pulley to match the listed application. This part cross-references BMW OE-style numbers 942210 and 11517805812 for the same application.

For BMW X5 cooling system repair or BMW 335d water pump replacement, this unit supports a straightforward service path when the original pump shows wear, leakage, or reduced circulation. The Gates 42210 is intended for vehicles using the listed standard water pump configuration.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leakage from a worn pump seal or casting
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from worn pump bearings
• Impeller wear affecting coolant flow
• Cooling system service on BMW X5 and BMW 335d applications

Installation Notes

Verify engine code, belt routing, and pulley alignment before installation. Replace the metal gasket during service and inspect the accessory belt, hoses, and adjacent cooling components for wear or contamination. Confirm the pump orientation and standard rotation match the removed unit before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this water pump with premium alloy materials and performs functional testing of seals and bearings, along with leakage testing of the casting and assembled pump, to support OE-quality fit and operation.