Change Car Water Pump Hyundai Santa Fe

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–6h00 ~200–600£
Estimated time 2h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–600£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump 4WD, With air conditioning 5h00–6h00
Renew the coolant pump 4WD, Without air conditioning 5h00–6h00
Renew the coolant pump 4WD 4h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe 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
Santa Fe 2001-2006 2001-2006 2.0 16V Petrol (G4JP), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4JS), 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2006-2013 2006-2013 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-D) Diesel (D4EB), 2.2 CRDi (TCI-R) Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 CVVT Petrol (G4KE), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6EA) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2013-2019 2013-2019 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 3.3 MPi Petrol (G6DF) Diesel, Petrol
Santa Fe 2019-2023 2019-2023 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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