This Original Equipment Manufacturer part is the same part that was made & installed by the car manufacturer at the factory where the car was produced.
OE Replacement - 100% New
A gasket is no longer included with the pump offered at the dealer (the use of an appropriate sealant is recommended instead).
ASC brand pump includes all necessary gaskets and o-rings. Pre-April 2004 pumps include a sealant "groove." Post-April 2004 ASC removed this groove. You can use a sealant OR the gasket, either will work just fine. GMB brand pump is with water pump gasket AND rubber o-ring. There is NO "groove." You can use a sealant or the gasket provided, either will work just fine. NPW brand is w/o gasket and with rubber o-ring. There IS a "groove." You can use sealant or order the gasket separately as desired.
This Original Equipment Manufacturer part is the same part that was made & installed by the car manufacturer at the factory where the car was produced.
OE Replacement - 100% New
This water pump comes WITHOUT the oil cooler pipe. If you require the pump WITH the oil cooler pipe, please order 16100 69485-83.