Metelli PA972 Engine Water Pump

Engine Water Pump for Hyundai and Kia

Metelli PA972 is a new engine water pump built for select Hyundai and Kia applications. It features an aluminum housing, a metal impeller, and a roller/ball bearing design to support dependable coolant circulation in the engine cooling system.

Compatible With 1996-2012 Hyundai Elantra, 2010-2011 Kia Soul, 2005-2010 Kia Sportage, 2005-2009 Hyundai Tucson, 2004-2009 Kia Spectra, 2005-2009 Kia Spectra5, 2003-2008 Hyundai Tiburon, and 1997-2001 Hyundai Tiburon. This part number, PA972, is also a direct reference point for shoppers comparing OE-style replacement options for these vehicles.

• Brand: Metelli
• Part number: PA972
• New engine water pump
• Aluminum housing for corrosion-resistant construction
• Metal impeller with 6 vanes
• Roller/ball bearing design
• Gasket included
• Package contents: water pump and gasket
• Impeller outside diameter: 58.5
• Bearing outside diameter: 47

Detailed Product Overview

Metelli PA972 is engineered as a replacement water pump for Hyundai Elantra, Hyundai Tucson, Hyundai Tiburon, Kia Sportage, Kia Spectra, Kia Spectra5, and Kia Soul applications listed above. The aluminum housing helps provide a durable mounting body, while the metal impeller and 6-vane design support coolant movement through the engine cooling circuit. The included gasket helps simplify sealing during replacement, and the roller/ball bearing construction supports smooth pump operation.

This part cross-references Airtex AW9353 and Gates 21532 for the same application.

Common Reasons to Replace

• Coolant leakage from the pump housing or seal area
• Overheating caused by reduced coolant circulation
• Noise from worn pump bearings
• Visible play or roughness in the pump shaft
• Cooling system service during timing or front-engine maintenance

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine fitment by year, make, and model before installation. Clean the mounting surface thoroughly, inspect the cooling system for contamination, and replace worn coolant hoses or related sealing surfaces as needed. Use the included gasket during installation and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s torque and coolant-fill procedures.

Quality Assurance

Metelli supplies new replacement cooling components built to match the listed vehicle applications. PA972 is constructed with an aluminum housing, metal impeller, and bearing-supported shaft design for consistent service in the cooling system.