Mercedes W205 C200 Water Pump Holder Bracket Petrol Engine M264 A2642031700

Mercedes W205 C200 Water Pump Holder Bracket Petrol Engine M264 is an original mounting component from the Water pumps category, designed for petrol-powered engines. The precise geometry of the bracket ensures stable seating of the water pump on the M264 engine, which translates into reliable cooling system operation and correct tension alignment across all auxiliary components.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: A2642031700
• Mark: Mercedes (Genuine OE)
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: A2642031700
• Substitutable numbers: A2642031700, A 264 203 17 00
• Fuel type: Petrol
• Category: Water Pumps

Purpose and function in the cooling system

The water pump mounting bracket in the Mercedes W205 C200 is responsible for the rigid, repeatable positioning of the pump housing relative to the M264 engine block. In a petrol engine, the correct alignment of the pump is crucial for:

• maintaining the proper tension of the belt driving the auxiliary components,
• ensuring the axial alignment of the pump shaft relative to other pulleys,
• minimizing vibrations transmitted to the cooling system,
• reducing wear on the water pump bearings and seals.

Thanks to its factory design tailored to the M264 engine architecture, this component allows for maintaining the design rigidity of the connection between the water pump and the power unit.

Benefits of using an original mounting bracket

Using a dedicated mounting bracket in the cooling system of the M264 petrol engine in the Mercedes W205 C200 provides a number of practical service and operational benefits:

• High installation compatibility – the component comes from the same design line as factory parts, which facilitates fitting to the water pump and mounting points on the block.
• Stable water pump operation – proper support reduces the risk of micro-deflections and leaks in the cooling system connections.
• Noise and vibration reduction – correct axial alignment reduces dynamic loads transmitted to the belt and bearings.
• Better service repeatability – the same mounting geometry is maintained during subsequent water pump replacements.

Characteristics of the used component

The offered mounting bracket comes from disassembly, which allows for an economical repair while maintaining the original design specifications. A used mounting component of this type is particularly beneficial where the following are important:

• maintaining the factory geometry of the cooling system,
• reducing repair costs while using parts from original production,
• the possibility of quick replacement of a damaged or corroded mount without interfering with the engine block.

The bracket is designed to work with the M264 petrol engine, which ensures consistency with the operating parameters of the water pump in this specific powertrain.

Technical support and part selection

When selecting mounting components for the cooling system, it is worth paying attention to compatibility with the fuel type and the generation of the power unit. In the case of the M264 petrol engine in the Mercedes W205 C200, it is crucial to use components designed exactly for this configuration to avoid problems with alignment and leaks in the coolant circuit.

If you want to better understand the relationships between pumps, the fuel system, and other engine components, a guide on diagnostics and selecting parts by catalog numbers will be helpful – check out the article Fuel system – injectors, pumps, and fuel tank: maintenance and regeneration, which facilitates informed planning of repairs within the power unit.

Expanding work within the cooling system

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the engine area in your Mercedes and need other elements from the same group, such as housings, covers, or additional pump brackets, check out the available parts in the Mercedes Water pumps category.