Gates 44028 Engine Water Pump

Engine Water Pump for Cadillac V8 Cooling Service

Gates Water Pump 44028 is a standard engine water pump built for reliable coolant circulation in select Cadillac applications. It uses a cast aluminum housing and a stamped steel impeller, with a standard impeller rotation and accessory belt drive for direct replacement service.

Compatible With 1982-1985 Cadillac Eldorado, 1982-1985 Cadillac Fleetwood, 1982-1985 Cadillac Seville, and 1982-1984 Cadillac DeVille. This Gates 44028 water pump is built for owners replacing a worn or leaking pump on these Cadillac models.

Key Features

• Cast aluminum housing for durable cooling-system service
• Stamped steel impeller for consistent coolant movement
• Standard impeller rotation
• Accessory belt driven design
• Includes water pump, gasket, and 2 O-rings
• 3 outlet connections
• No back housing, thermostat housing, fan clutch, or pulley included
• Not timing belt driven

Product Details

Gates Water Pump 44028 is part of the Gates Water Pump (Standard) line, a product line focused on OE-quality fit and dependable cooling-system replacement. Gates manufactures each pump with premium alloy materials and performs functional testing of seals and bearings, along with leakage testing of the casting and assembled unit. For Cadillac Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville, and DeVille models in the listed years, this pump provides a direct-fit cooling solution for standard accessory-belt applications.

This part cross-references Airtex AW5010 and Dayco DP1055 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a worn water pump housing or seal
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noisy operation from failing pump bearings
• Impeller wear that limits coolant flow
• Cooling-system service on Cadillac Eldorado, Fleetwood, Seville, and DeVille models

Installation Notes

Verify belt-driven accessory pump orientation before installation and confirm the standard rotation matches the original unit. Inspect the mounting surface, replace the gasket and O-rings during service, and check hose and outlet alignment on the 3-port housing before tightening. Flush the cooling system and refill with the correct coolant after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates tests seals and bearings for function and performs leakage checks on both the casting and the assembled water pump. The result is a replacement part built to support OE-quality fit and consistent cooling-system service.