Metelli PA279 Engine Water Pump

Engine Water Pump for Volkswagen and Audi

The Metelli PA279 engine water pump is a new replacement water pump for select Volkswagen and Audi applications that use a 30mm hub and bolt-on pulley setup. Built with an aluminum housing, metal impeller, and ball/balI bearing design, it is specified for dependable coolant circulation in older VW and Audi engines.

Key Features

• Metelli PA279 engine water pump for select Volkswagen and Audi fitments
• Aluminum housing for corrosion-resistant construction
• Metal impeller with 6 vanes for coolant movement
• Ball/ball bearing design for rotating support
• Gasket included for installation
• New, not remanufactured
• Designed for applications with a 30mm hub and bolt-on pulley

Detailed Description

Metelli PA279 is an OE-style engine water pump built for compatible Volkswagen Cabrio, Golf, Jetta, Passat, Cabriolet, Fox, Corrado, Quantum, Rabbit Convertible, Rabbit Pickup, and Audi 80 and 4000 applications. The pump uses an aluminum housing and a metal impeller with 6 vanes, along with a 30mm bearing outside diameter and ball/ball bearing construction to support smooth operation. This part cross-references Airtex AW9065 and Gates 21713 for the same application.

For buyers searching for a Volkswagen Jetta water pump, Volkswagen Golf water pump, or Audi 4000 water pump, PA279 provides a direct-fit replacement option for the listed chassis and hub configurations. The included gasket helps support a proper seal during service.

Common Reasons for Replacement

• Coolant leakage from the water pump housing or seal area
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from worn pump bearings
• Impeller wear or reduced pump efficiency
• Service replacement during timing or cooling system maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s chassis breakpoints, 30mm hub requirement, and bolt-on pulley configuration before installation. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly, inspect the pulley and surrounding cooling components, and replace coolant according to the vehicle service procedure. Confirm fitment for the exact year, make, and model listed for your application, including 1995-2002 Volkswagen Cabrio, 1985-1998 Volkswagen Golf, 1983-1998 Volkswagen Jetta, 1990-1997 Volkswagen Passat, 1988-1990 Audi 80, and 1984-1987 Audi 4000.

Quality Assurance

Metelli manufactures this PA279 water pump as a new replacement component with the specified housing, impeller, and bearing construction for the listed applications. It is intended for direct replacement use on the confirmed fitments shown above.