Water Pump (w/ Gasket)

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06L121012L

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Genuine Volkswagen OEM water pump with gasket for EA888 Gen 3 2.0T TSI engines. VW part 06L 121 012 L — the mechanical belt-driven pump that circulates coolant through the engine and radiator. Water pump failure on EA888 engines typically presents as coolant leaks at the front of the engine, overheating, or noise from the accessory drive. Strongly recommended to replace alongside the thermostat to avoid repeated front-of-engine access.

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The water pump on the EA888 Gen 3 2.0T is a mechanical, belt-driven unit located at the front of the engine. It's not an "if" but a "when" on high-mileage builds — the OEM plastic impeller eventually degrades, bearings wear, or the shaft seal starts weeping coolant. This is the genuine Volkswagen OEM water pump with integrated gasket, part 06L 121 012 L, providing factory-fit reliability for a complete cooling system restoration.

Why OEM — and Why Now?

Genuine OEM = exact impeller geometry — aftermarket pumps frequently use redesigned plastic or metal impellers that alter coolant flow rate; OEM is what the EA888 cooling system was validated with
Includes gasket — the OEM pump ships with the correct sealing gasket; aftermarket kits sometimes omit this or supply the wrong specification
Do it once — if you're already removing the drive belt and accessing the front of the engine for a thermostat service (06L121111P), the incremental labor to replace the water pump at the same time is minimal; doing them separately costs double the labor
Coolant pump failure = tow truck — a failed water pump can overheat the EA888 very quickly; this is not a wait-and-see component

Part Specifications

VW Part Number	06L 121 012 L
Type	Genuine OEM (Volkswagen AG)
Drive	Belt-driven, mechanical
Includes	Water pump + gasket
Application	EA888 Gen 3 2.0T TSI

Vehicle Compatibility

Make	Model	Years / Generation
Audi	A3	8V (2014-2021) \| 8Y (2022-Current)
Audi	S3	8V (2015-2020)
Volkswagen	Arteon	2019-2021
Volkswagen	GTI	MK7 (2015-2017) \| MK7.5 (2018-2021) \| MK8 (2022-2024)
Volkswagen	Golf R / R32	MK7 (2015-2017) Golf R \| MK7.5 (2018-2021) Golf R

Installation Notes

Replace coolant and fully bleed the cooling system after installation
Inspect drive belt, belt tensioner, and idler pulley during same service — replace if worn
Do not run the engine dry or with air pockets in the cooling system — bleed thoroughly
Torque all fasteners to spec; check for coolant leaks after first heat cycle
Pair with thermostat (06L121111P) and drive belt for a complete cooling system service

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Genuine Numbers

06K121011D, 06L121005A, 06K121011, 06K121011B, 06K121011C, 06L121012, 06L121012A, 06L121012H, 06L121012K, 06L121012E