Change Car Water Pump Hyundai Accent

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–4h00 ~150–400£
Estimated time 1h30–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–400£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Accent 1995-2000 2
  • 1.5i 12V Petrol (G4EK)
  • 1.5i 16V Petrol (G4FK)
Accent 1999-2005 7
  • 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA)
  • 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA)
  • 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EB)
  • 1.5 16V Petrol (G4EC)
  • 1.5 16V Petrol (G4FK)
  • 1.5 CRDi 12V Diesel (D3EA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED)
Accent 2006-2011 3
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (G4EE)
  • 1.5 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FA)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED)
Accent 2011-2019 4
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4FA)
  • 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FC)
  • 1.6 TCi-UII Diesel (D4FB)

What is the function of a Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent 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 Hyundai Accent 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.

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4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Accent 1995-2000 1995-2000 1.5i 12V Petrol (G4EK), 1.5i 16V Petrol (G4FK) Petrol
Accent 1999-2005 1999-2005 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA), 1.3 12V SOHC Petrol (G4EA), 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EB), 1.5 12V Petrol (G4EK), 1.5 16V Petrol (G4EC), 1.5 16V Petrol (G4FK), 1.5 CRDi 12V Diesel (D3EA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED) Diesel, Petrol
Accent 2006-2011 2006-2011 1.4 16V Petrol (G4EE), 1.5 CRDi 16V Diesel (D4FA), 1.6 16V Petrol (G4ED) Diesel, Petrol
Accent 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4FA), 1.4 MPi Petrol (G4LC), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FC), 1.6 TCi-UII Diesel (D4FB) Diesel, Petrol

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