Vaico V48-50008 Engine Water Pump

Engine Water Pump for Land Rover Cooling Service

VAICO V48-50008 is a mechanical engine water pump built for Land Rover cooling system service. It features a metal impeller and includes a seal, making it a direct-fit replacement for select Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 90 applications.

Compatible with 1993-2004 Land Rover Discovery, 1993-2002 Land Rover Range Rover, and 1997 Land Rover Defender 90, this VAICO water pump supports proper coolant circulation in vehicles that rely on a mechanically driven pump. The VAICO product line focuses on application-specific replacement components for European vehicle maintenance.

Key Features

• Part number: V48-50008
• Mechanical operating mode for engine-driven coolant circulation
• Metal impeller construction
• Includes seal
• Dimensions: 260 mm length, 160 mm width, 115 mm height
• Weight: 1.800 kg

Detailed Description

This engine water pump is designed for Land Rover cooling system repair where a mechanical pump with a metal impeller is required. The metal impeller helps maintain consistent coolant movement through the engine and radiator circuit, while the included seal supports proper sealing at installation. VAICO V48-50008 is listed for select Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 90 models across the 1993-2004 model years, including 1993-1995 Range Rover engines noted in the fitment data.

This part cross-references Gates 43522 for the same application.

What It Helps Address

• Coolant circulation loss from a worn water pump
• Engine overheating caused by reduced coolant flow
• Coolant seepage at the pump mounting surface
• Noise or bearing wear from an aging mechanical pump
• Cooling system service on Land Rover Discovery, Range Rover, and Defender 90 models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify engine-specific fitment before installation, especially on 1993-1995 Range Rover applications with the listed engine breakpoints. Inspect the mating surface, coolant passages, and adjacent hoses before fitting the new pump. Flush the cooling system if contamination or corrosion is present, and refill with the correct coolant after installation.

Quality Assurance

VAICO supplies application-focused replacement parts for European vehicles, and this pump is built with a metal impeller and supplied seal for service-ready installation. Confirm part number V48-50008 against the vehicle’s engine and fitment details before ordering.