Land Rover Engine Auxiliary Water Pump - Genuine Land Rover LR049317

Product Information

An engine auxiliary water pump is a component in a vehicle's cooling system that helps circulate coolant to the engine, heater core, and supporting systems leveraging coolant like the turbocharger. It is particularly useful in systems where additional coolant flow is needed to maintain optimal operating temperatures, especially during low-speed driving or when the engine is idling.

• Overheating Engine: If the auxiliary water pump fails, it can lead to inadequate coolant circulation, causing the engine to overheat, especially in stop-and-go traffic or under heavy loads
• Coolant Leaks: A malfunctioning pump may develop leaks due to damaged seals or housing, resulting in visible coolant pooling under the vehicle
• Inconsistent Cabin Heating: If the pump is not circulating coolant properly, the heater may produce inconsistent or insufficient heat, leading to cold air blowing from the vents

About Genuine Land Rover

The same parts Land Rover used to build your vehicle are sold as replacement parts under the “Genuine Land Rover” brand. These are manufactured under Land Rover’s direction, guaranteeing top quality. As you’d expect, they also carry a premium price and are sold exclusively through the Land Rover dealership network.

Genuine Land Rover parts trace their origins back to the earliest days of the brand in 1948, when Rover engineers built the first Series I using robust, serviceable components designed for durability in harsh environments. Over the decades, Land Rover established partnerships with leading European suppliers to ensure consistent quality and performance. This tradition continues today, with Genuine Land Rover parts representing the official replacement components engineered to the same specifications as those used on the production line.

What many owners don’t realize is that Land Rover doesn’t manufacture most of these parts themselves. Instead, they design the components, contract trusted suppliers to produce them, and then verify the quality. Many of these suppliers have partnered with Land Rover for decades. In the industry, they’re known as OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturers)—brands you probably recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. It’s not unusual to open a Genuine Land Rover box and find one of these brands inside—just re-badged with a Land Rover logo.

On our site, look for OE tags on product pages to quickly spot parts that come straight from the original manufacturers. Choosing these can save you a significant amount compared to buying them in Genuine packaging. For more details on how to identify OE and OEM parts, check out our OE Academy.