Will this Water Pump fit my 1986-1991 Vanagon, regardless of trim or transmission?

Yes! This Water Pump is specifically designed to fit all 1986-1991 Vanagon models equipped with the 2.1 engine. Whether your Vanagon is a 2WD or 4WD (Syncro), and regardless of whether it has an automatic or manual transmission, this pump will fit perfectly. Owners of all body styles—Westfalia, Carat, GL, Multivan, and more—can install this pump with confidence.

What parts and hardware are included with this Water Pump? Do I need to buy anything extra?

Everything you need for installation comes in the box: this Water Pump includes both the critical O-ring and the gasket required for a proper seal. You won’t need to hunt down any extra parts or worry about forgetting a necessary component—GoWesty has made it simple and hassle-free for you to get your Vanagon back on the road.

Is this Water Pump reliable? How does it compare to OEM, and is it easy to install?

This Water Pump is sourced from a trusted, high-quality aftermarket supplier and is the best fitting option GoWesty has found for the late-model Vanagon. With a 5-star average from 13 customer reviews, Vanagon owners consistently praise its perfect fit, reliable performance, and fast shipping. Installation is straightforward for anyone with basic mechanical skills, and GoWesty's high product standards mean you can trust this pump to perform well without the premium price of OEM.

2.1 Water Pump [Late Vanagon] | 025-121-010C

Name: 2.1 Water Pump [Late Vanagon]
SKU: 025-121-010C
Price: 89.95 USD
Availability: InStock

Automotive water pump with gasket and O-rings for VW camper van or Westfalia vehicle

2.1 Water Pump [Late Vanagon]

Product:	025-121-010C
Works With:	1986-1991
Manufacturer:	Quality Aftermarket
Availability:	Low Stock

$89.95

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Engine water pump for Vanagon 2.1 (1986-91). This is the best water pump we are able to source. It bolts up nicely, and it includes the O-ring and gasket you'll need to get the job done.

5 stars: 14 (88%)
4 stars: 1 (6%)
3 stars: 1 (6%)
2 stars: 0 (0%)
1 star: 0 (0%)

perfect thanks!

This replaced my leaky pump and works great so far. The included gaskets were nice - I put some silicone sealant in there to be safe and to help hold everything in place while reinstalling.

Took too long enroute.

Purrrfect

Fit and works well

Water pump

Fit great no adjustments needed

Water pump 2.1L

have not installed yet.

Water pump

Parts in stock and was on my door step in no time

great quality

works great!

Water pump

Perfect fit.

Leak no more

My 200k mile water pump started leaking after this winter and this fit perfectly.

Purring beautifully.

My original water pump was starting to growl. This new water pump went into place just fine after a steep learning curve for the procedure. No leaks and just purrs!

Just remember to pick up appropriate o-ring grease and non-setting gasket sealer for the paper gasket if you feel is necessary.

Great Pump

Quality build.Metal Impeller. Clean machined surfaces.
Pump sealed perfectly without any additional silicone sealant.

Works fine, but test the bolt holes and check the casting before you install.

Found a little bit of thin scrap metal on the casting that needed a file to remove to restore full opening of one of the ports. On tip I wish I had been told - Before putting the new water pump on the engine check the threads in the pump flange bolt holes. Run the 6mm Allen head flange bolts in and out of the pump flange threaded holes and verify the bolts engage and thread in easily with the pump on the bench. I had a ton of trouble getting these bolts to engage and then when they did engage they wanted to cross thread. 3 out of 4 gave me difficulty getting started and one felt cross threaded all the way in. The bolts were factory bolts and threads looked fine. Have a feeling this job would have been much easier if I had threaded a bolt or maybe even a tap into each bolt hole first. As I paid no attention to the bolt holes and only tried them after pump was installed can’t really confirm if there was an issue with the pump threads or if this is operator error, but it would have been an easy check before contorting that pump in there. Each of the 4 flange bolts posses its own unique access challenge once the pump is on the motor. Van is running great with the new pump, glad to have it on there, hope it last many miles to come!