Change Car Water Pump Kia Sorento

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–8h00 ~150–800£
Estimated time 1h30–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–800£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Sorento 2002-2009 5
  • 2.4 16V Petrol (G4JS)
  • 2.5 CRDi (120/125kW) Diesel (D4CB)
  • 2.5 CRDi Diesel (D4CB)
  • 3.3 V6 Petrol (G6DB)
  • 3.5 V6 Petrol (G6CU)
Sorento 2010-2015 4
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB)
  • 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ)
  • 2.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4KE)
Sorento 2015-2020 5
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB)
  • 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ)
  • 3.3 V6 MPI Petrol (G6DF)
  • 3.5 V6 MPI Petrol (G6DC)
Sorento 2020-2025 4
  • 1.6 T-GDi HEV Petrol (G4FT)
  • 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT)
  • 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE)
  • 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM)
Renew the coolant pump (01/01/2013 - ) 6h00
Renew the coolant pump ( - 31/12/2012) 2h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 1h30
Renew the coolant pump 2h30

What is the function of a Kia Sorento 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 Sorento 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 Sorento 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
Sorento 2002-2009 2002-2009 2.4 16V Petrol (G4JS), 2.5 CRDi (120/125kW) Diesel (D4CB), 2.5 CRDi Diesel (D4CB), 3.3 V6 Petrol (G6DB), 3.5 V6 Petrol (G6CU) Diesel, Petrol
Sorento 2010-2015 2010-2015 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 2.4 MPi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4KE), 3.5 V6 MPI Petrol (G6DC) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Sorento 2015-2020 2015-2020 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HB), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ), 3.3 V6 MPI Petrol (G6DF), 3.5 V6 MPI Petrol (G6DC) Diesel, Petrol
Sorento 2020-2025 2020-2025 1.6 T-GDi HEV Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 2.2 CRDi Diesel (D4HE), 2.5 MPi Petrol (G4KM) Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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