Change Car Water Pump Kia Carens
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 1h30–8h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–800£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 4h00–8h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning | 5h00–8h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 4h00 |
What is the function of a Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens 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 Kia Carens 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carens 1998-2006 | 1998-2006 | 1.6 16V Petrol (S6D), 1.8 16V Petrol (TB), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Carens 2006-2013 | 2006-2013 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FB), 1.6 CVVT Petrol (G4FC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L), 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Carens 2013-2019 | 2013-2019 | 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC) | Diesel, Petrol |