THOUSANDS OF SATISFIED CUSTOMERS ON THE MANY VW ITEMS I CARRY.
I'VE BEEN IN THE VW PARTS AND REPAIR BUSINESS SINCE 1996.
I SELL ONLY THE HIGHEST QUAILITY, MOSTLY OEM, TIMING BELT KITS.
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The original VW water pump has a collar that blocks the impeller when the motor is cold for faster warm up. The pump in this listing DOES NOT have that, but otherwise is like the original in every way. I have not found any issues with using a pump without the collar.
If you would rather have the pump with the collar I have a kit listed with a pump that comes complete with the collar and the solenoid that operates it.