US Patent:
20110277707, Nov 17, 2011
Inventors:
Gregory L. Cockerill - Rochester Hills MI, US
Paul A. Stade - Shelby Township MI, US
David A. Gorajek - Farmington Hills MI, US
Chris Springer - Grand Blanc MI, US
Assignee:
GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS, INC. - Detroit MI
International Classification:
F01P 9/00
F04B 39/06
Abstract:
An engine assembly includes a water pump assembly and an oil cooler mounted to the water pump assembly. The water pump assembly includes a rear housing which at least partially defines at least one water passage to fluidly connect the water pump assembly to the oil cooler. A surface is defined by the rear housing and corresponds to a sealing surface on the engine block such that the oil cooler and the water pump assembly are fluidly sealed to the engine block.