GMB 130-9710 Engine Water Pump

Engine Water Pump for Chevrolet Corvette and Bel Air

This GMB engine water pump is manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications for dependable cooling system service. Built with a cast iron housing and OEM-standard grade, it is a direct replacement choice for select 1953-1954 Chevrolet Corvette and 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air applications with a 3/8" grooved pulley.

Key Features

• GMB 130-9710 engine water pump
• Cast iron construction for durable cooling system performance
• OEM Standard item grade
• Gaskets included for installation
• Pulley included
• New condition replacement part
• Manufactured to meet or exceed OEM specifications

Detailed Description

GMB 130-9710 is an engine water pump engineered for select early Chevrolet applications, including the 1953 Chevrolet Bel Air and 1953-1954 Chevrolet Corvette with a 3/8" grooved pulley. The cast iron body supports long-term service in the cooling system, while the OEM-standard design helps maintain proper coolant circulation. This part cross-references Airtex AW108N for the same application.

Use this water pump when replacing a worn or leaking unit on a Chevrolet Corvette or Bel Air cooling system. The part number 130-9710 is also a useful reference when verifying the correct replacement against existing catalog listings.

What This Water Pump Helps Address

• Coolant circulation problems caused by a failing pump
• Leaks from a worn pump housing or seal area
• Overheating concerns related to reduced coolant flow
• Noisy operation from a deteriorated water pump assembly
• Cooling system service on original-equipment-style Chevrolet restorations

Installation Notes and Tips

Confirm pulley style before ordering; this application uses a 3/8" grooved pulley. Inspect the mounting surface, hoses, thermostat, and belt condition during replacement. Clean the gasket surface thoroughly and verify proper coolant fill and bleed procedures after installation. The included gasket should be used during assembly, and the included plug should be checked against the original configuration before installation.

Quality Assurance

GMB manufactures this water pump to meet or exceed OEM specifications, with OEM-standard grading for consistent replacement quality. Part number 130-9710 is built as a new replacement component for service on select Chevrolet cooling systems.