Change Car Water Pump Kia Picanto

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–6h00 ~200–600£
Estimated time 2h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–600£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 2h30
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 2h30
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning, With power steering 6h00
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning, With power steering 6h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning, Without power steering 6h00
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning, Without power steering 5h00

What is the function of a Kia Picanto 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 Picanto 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 Picanto 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Picanto 2004-2011 2004-2011 1.0 Petrol (G4HE), 1.0 Petrol (G4HE), 1.1 CRDi VGT Diesel (D3FA), 1.1 Petrol (G4HG) Diesel, Petrol
Picanto 2011-2017 2011-2017 1.0 Bi-Fuel (LPG) LPG,Petrol (B3LA), 1.0 CVVT Petrol (G3LA), 1.25, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4LA) LPG, Petrol
Picanto 2017-2025 2017-2025 1.0 MPI Petrol (G3LD), 1.0 MPi, -LPG Petrol (G3LA), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LC), 1.0 T-GDi Petrol (G3LE), 1.2 AMT Petrol (G4LF), 1.25 MPi Petrol (G4LA) Petrol

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