Change Car Water Pump Kia Sportage

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–9h00 ~75–900£
Estimated time 0h45–9h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–900£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Sportage 1994-2003 1
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (FE)
Sportage 2004-2010 6
  • 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-V)
  • 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA)
Sportage 2010-2016 7
  • 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD)
  • 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KD)
  • 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC)
  • 2.0 Petrol (G4NA)
Sportage 2016-2022 7
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD)
  • 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ)
  • 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD)
  • 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA)
  • 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA)
  • 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ)
Sportage 2021-2025 6
  • 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 CRDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE)
  • 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (G4FT)
  • 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU)
  • 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP)
  • 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT)
Renew the coolant pump 4WD, With air conditioning 6h00
Renew the coolant pump 4WD, Without air conditioning 6h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 0h45
Renew the coolant pump 2h30–5h00

What is the function of a Kia Sportage 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 Sportage 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 Sportage 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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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Sportage 1994-2003 1994-2003 2.0 16V Petrol (FE) Petrol
Sportage 2004-2010 2004-2010 2.0 16V CVVT Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-H), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-L), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA-V), 2.7 V6 Petrol (G6BA) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2010-2016 2010-2016 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CVVT Petrol (G4KD), 2.0 GDi Petrol (G4NC), 2.0 Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 MPI Petrol (G4KE) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 GDi Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NA), 2.4 GDi Petrol (G4KJ) Diesel, Petrol
Sportage 2021-2025 2021-2025 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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