Change Car Water Pump Hyundai Elantra

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–3h00 ~75–300£
Estimated time 0h45–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–300£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Elantra III 2000-2014 7
  • 1.6 Petrol (G4ED)
  • 1.6 Petrol (G4ED)
  • 1.6 Petrol (G4GR)
  • 1.8 Petrol (G4GB)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC-V)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
Elantra V 2009-2016 2
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG)
  • 1.8 MPi Petrol (G4NB)
Elantra VI 2016-2025 4
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB)
  • 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG)
  • 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ)
  • 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA)
Renew the coolant pump drive belt With air conditioning 0h45
Renew the coolant pump drive belt Without air conditioning 0h30
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 3h00–7h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 3h00–7h00
Renew the coolant pump 3h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Elantra 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 Elantra 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 Elantra 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Elantra I 1991-1995 1991-1995 1.6 Petrol (G4CR), 1.8 Petrol (G4CN) Petrol
Elantra III 2000-2014 2000-2014 1.6 Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 Petrol (G4ED), 1.6 Petrol (G4GR), 1.8 Petrol (G4GB), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC-V), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) Diesel, Petrol
Elantra IV 2005-2011 2005-2011 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB) Diesel
Elantra V 2009-2016 2009-2016 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.8 MPi Petrol (G4NB) Petrol
Elantra VI 2016-2025 2016-2025 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 MPi Petrol (G4FG), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA) Diesel, Petrol

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