I also used a kit from FCP Euro about 8 years ago and it included a HEPU water pump that worked fine for 7 years until I dismantled that car.
Pros: worked fine for years
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Best Water pump for Volkswagen Phaeton
Water pump was also renewed within a year, metal impeller, INA brand.
Pros: metal impeller
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
I had a Saleri pump. I changed it at 100,000 in 2013 and bearing was good at around 145,000 in 2021. I inspected it with a camera. It appeared to be leaking at the gasket.
Pros: bearing was good
Cons: leaking at the gasket
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
Mileage: 145000 km
The Saleri started leaking at the shaft so it wasn't an issue with the gasket. The Saleri had a plastic impeller while the OE had a metal impeller.
Pros: metal impeller OE
Cons: plastic impeller, leaking shaft
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
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This part for Volkswagen Phaeton is made around the world. We have reviews for water pump manufacturers from countries such as: Germany, Italy .
In March 2026, the ranking of water pump for Volkswagen Phaeton on PartReview included 3 manufacturers. It is based on 4 reviews and 13 votes.
Which water pump to choose for Volkswagen Phaeton?
Last month, PartReview users preferred Hepu. 23% of positive votes went to this manufacturer.
In second place: water pump INA — 23%.
Third place: Saleri with 0% of the votes.
In the overall ranking of water pump, which aggregates opinions of owners of different car makes and models, these brands hold the following positions:
- Hepu ranked 3, PR Score — 68. Based on 40 reviews and 123 votes.
- INA does not yet have enough reviews to participate in the ranking. You can help by adding a review and specifying this brand and your car model.
- Saleri — rank 8, PR Score — 70. Based on 12 reviews and 37 votes.
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