The ContiTech Power Transmission Group has expanded its competency in the field of water pumps, with the company now sourcing components directly from the manufacturer and awarding its own approvals. It means the water pumps in the complete timing belt and water pump kits supplied are now ContiTech branded as a guarantee of outstanding quality.

The timing belt is crucial to the functioning of the engine, and the water pump, for its part, also plays a significant role in the trouble-free operation. The reason for this is that it transports the coolant through the engine’s cooling circuit, thereby ensuring the optimal operating temperature. A water pump which is not functioning properly can quickly cause huge damage, ranging from an overheating engine to a damaged rotor drive and on to damage to the timing belt which, in the worst-case scenario, could cause engine failure.

ContiTech therefore recommends changing the water pump, if it is driven by the timing belt, when changing the belt and insisting on top quality for this important component. “The water pumps in the timing belt kits plus water pump are in OEM quality and contribute significantly to the reliability of the drive,” explains René Borries, Product Manager in the ContiTech Power Transmission Group, adding, “We are offering one-stop quality and service as usual and thus we take responsibility for the entire contents of our kits.”