Gates 44042 Engine Water Pump

Engine Cooling Replacement for GM Trucks and SUVs

Restore proper coolant circulation with the Gates 44042 engine water pump. This standard water pump is built with cast iron housing and a cast iron impeller for durable service in demanding cooling systems, including reverse-rotation applications. It is a direct-fit replacement for a wide range of Chevrolet and GMC trucks, vans, and SUVs from 1996-1999.

Gates Water Pump (Standard) parts are built for OE-quality fit and verified performance. The 44042 is a practical choice for drivers servicing a Chevrolet Tahoe, GMC Yukon, or other GM V8 cooling system that uses an accessory-belt-driven, reverse-rotation pump.

Key Features

• Part number 44042 engine water pump from Gates
• Cast iron housing and cast iron impeller for strength and durability
• Reverse impeller rotation for the correct cooling-system application
• Accessory belt drive style
• Includes water pump and gasket
• Two outlet configuration
• No pulley, fan clutch, back housing, or thermostat housing included

Detailed Product Overview

The Gates 44042 water pump is engineered for GM applications that require a standard, reverse-rotation pump with a cast iron construction. Gates tests seals and bearings for function and performs leakage testing on both the casting and assembled pump to help ensure dependable operation. If you are replacing a worn pump on a Chevrolet C1500 Suburban, GMC K2500, or Chevrolet Express 3500, this part number 44042 provides the correct fitment for the listed vehicles.

This part cross-references Airtex AW5074 and GMB 130-7200 for the same application.

What This Water Pump Helps Address

• Coolant leaks from a worn pump housing or seal
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Bearing noise from a failing water pump assembly
• Impeller wear that lowers cooling-system efficiency
• Fitment issues when replacing the wrong rotation pump

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify reverse-rotation and accessory-belt drive requirements before installation.
• Confirm the vehicle uses the listed standard hub configuration and outlet layout.
• Replace the gasket supplied with the pump during installation.
• Inspect belts, hoses, thermostat, and cooling passages while the system is open.
• Check for proper coolant fill and bleed air from the system after installation.

Quality Assurance

Gates manufactures this water pump with premium alloy materials and performs 100 percent functional testing of seals and bearings, along with 100 percent leakage testing of the casting and assembled pump. The 44042 is built to OE-quality fit standards for the listed Chevrolet and GMC applications.