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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h30–5h00 ~50–500£
Estimated time 0h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–500£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 0h30
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 3h30
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 4h00

What is the function of a Hyundai Sonata 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 Sonata 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 Sonata 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sonata III 1992-2000 1992-2000 2.0i 16V DOHC Petrol (G4CP), 3.0i V6 12V Petrol (G6AT) Petrol
Sonata IV 1998-2005 1998-2005 2.0 Petrol (G4JP), 2.0 Petrol (G4JP), 2.4 Petrol (G4BS), 2.5 V6 Petrol (G6BV), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA) Petrol
Sonata V 2005-2011 2005-2011 2.0 16V Petrol (G4KD), 2.0 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4KA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4KC), 2.4 16V Petrol (G4KE), 3.3 V6 24V Petrol (G6DB), 3.3 V6 24V Petrol (G6DB) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sonata VIII 2019-2025 2019-2025 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM) Petrol