{"product_id":"6422002201-water-pump","title":"Mercedes Sprinter Water Pump – OEM Replacement | OM642 3.0L V6 | #6422002201 (2010–2022)","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDESCRIPTION:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe water pump is the heart of your Sprinter's cooling system — and on the OM642 3.0L V6, it's one of the most well-documented failure points on high-mileage vans. A leaking or failing pump means coolant isn't circulating, and an engine that can't shed heat won't last long. This OEM-spec replacement restores full coolant flow and protects your engine from the kind of overheating damage that turns a manageable repair into a catastrophic one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat This Part Does\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe water pump circulates coolant continuously through the engine block, cylinder heads, radiator, and heater core, keeping engine temperature within the optimal operating range. It's belt-driven off the serpentine belt and runs any time the engine is running. When the impeller corrodes, the shaft bearing wears, or the seal fails, coolant loss begins — and overheating follows quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCommon Symptoms of a Failing Water Pump\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoolant puddle under the front of the van\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eHigh-pitched whining or grinding from the front of the engine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTemperature gauge climbing higher than normal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCoolant level dropping with no visible external leak\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSteam from under the hood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen to Replace It\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReplace immediately at any sign of leaking or bearing noise — do not drive a Sprinter with a failing water pump. A warped cylinder head from overheating costs far more than a water pump. This is also a smart preventive replacement during any timing or serpentine belt service on high-mileage OM642 engines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2010–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 2500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2010–2022 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2007–2009 Dodge Sprinter 2500\/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e2007–2017 Freightliner Sprinter 2500\/3500 – 3.0L V6 Diesel (OM642)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAlways verify your VIN before ordering. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart Numbers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eMercedes OEM: 6422002201 \/ A6422002201\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCross Reference: 6422000701, 6422001701, 68047688AA, 68087367AA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46297487147182,"sku":"6422002201","price":94.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0657\/9077\/1374\/files\/6422002201-WATERPUMP.jpg?v=1741974107","url":"https:\/\/shop.bluetecsprinterparts.com\/products\/6422002201-water-pump","provider":"BlueTec Sprinter Parts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}