Volvo Electric Water Pump Kit - Graf 31368715KT1

Product Information

An engine water pump is a crucial component of a vehicle's cooling system. It circulates coolant (a mix of antifreeze and water) from the radiator through the engine and back to the radiator to prevent the engine from overheating. The pump is typically driven by the engine via a belt, chain, or gear. A water pump's key functions are to maintain a consistent flow of coolant through the engine block, cylinder heads, and radiator and regulate engine temperature to prevent overheating or freezing in extreme conditions.

• Coolant leak through weep hole
• Play at water pump pulley shaft indicating a bad bearing
• Squeaking noise coming from pump at idle
• Overheating conditions
• Low coolant light on instrument cluster indicating a cooling system leak

About Graf

Since the early 1920's, Graf of Turin, Italy has quickly become well known as a reliable manufacturer of automotive parts. In the 1960's the company was was bought by a group of business men from Brescia and transferred to Rovato which is in the province of Brescia, Italy. The new management decided to concentrate the company's energies on the production and distribution of water pumps and brake discs for the independent spare parts market. In July '01 Metelli Co. acquired Graf Spa. In 2003, Graf had been merged by incorporation with Metelli Spa. Metelli Co. exports its products to over 90 countries throughout the world, covering all the continents: Europe, Africa, Asia, America and Oceania. This makes the company a true all-rounder, able to cater for the needs of different markets and, at the same time, convey the image of integrity and reliability that has always distinguished it. The firm has a very mixed customer base: from the independent aftermarket (I.A.M.), to the original equipment suppliers (OES), to the original equipment manufacturers (OEM).