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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Panda 1980-2003 12
  • 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100)
  • 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000)
  • 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246)
  • 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000)
  • 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000)
  • 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000)
  • 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046)
  • 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000)
  • 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000)
  • 750 8V Ecobox Petrol (156A4048)
  • 750 8V Petrol (156A4000)
  • 900 8V IE Petrol (1170A1046)
Panda 2003-2012 10
  • 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000)
  • 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000)
  • 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A9000)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (169A3000)
  • 1.4 8V Natural power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (350A1000)
Panda 2011-2025 13
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000)
  • 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000)
  • 1.0 6V GSE Hybrid 48V (MHEV),Petrol (46341162)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet 4x4 Diesel (225A2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet 4x4 Diesel (312A8000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (312B1000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (312B2000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet, -4x4 Diesel (199A9000)
  • 1.3 16V MultiJet, -4x4 Diesel (330A1000)
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 3h30
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 5h00

What is the function of a Fiat Panda water pump?

The water pump circulates the coolant through the engine and radiators. Together with the thermostat, it maintains the engine within its operating temperature range. Most engines have a mechanical water pump driven by the timing belt or an accessory belt.

When should you change the Fiat Panda water pump?

If the water pump is driven by the timing belt, it is strongly recommended to replace it at the same time as the timing belt kit. Signs of failure include: coolant leak from the pump weep hole, grinding or whining noise, engine overheating.

Is it difficult to change the Fiat Panda water pump?

Difficulty level 2/5: technically easy if replaced as part of a timing belt kit change. If replaced independently, the timing belt must be removed and refitted, requiring engine timing tools.

3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Panda 1980-2003 1980-2003 1000 8V 4x4 Petrol (156A2100), 1000 8V IE Petrol (141C2000), 1000 8V IE Petrol (156A2246), 1000 8V Petrol (156A2000), 1000 8V Petrol (156A3000), 1100 8V IE Petrol (176B2000), 1100 8V Selecta IE Petrol (156C046), 1100 8V Young Petrol (187A1000), 1300D 8V Diesel (156A5000), 34 8V … Diesel, Petrol
Panda 2003-2012 2003-2012 1.1 8V Petrol (187A1000), 1.2 8V Natural Power, -CNG CNG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (169A4000), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (188A4000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A1000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (169A5000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel (188A8000), 1.3 16V MultiJet Diesel… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Panda 2011-2025 2011-2025 0.9 8V TwinAir 60 Petrol (312A6000), 0.9 8V TwinAir 65 Petrol (312A4000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Natural Power 85, -CNG CNG,Petrol (46337561), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 80 Petrol (312A5000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 85, -LPG LPG,Petrol (312A2000), 0.9 8V TwinAir Turbo 90 Petrol (312A7000), 1.0 6… 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol