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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–5h00 ~150–500£
Estimated time 1h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–500£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 1h30
Renew the coolant pump 9h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Kona 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 Kona 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 Kona 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.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Kona 2018-2023 2018-2023 1.0 T-GDi 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi e-VGT Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 2.0 T-GDi Petrol (G4KH) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol
Kona 2023-2025 2023-2025 1.0 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G3LF), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP) 48V (MHEV), Petrol