Change Car Water Pump Land Rover Discovery

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h30–4h00 ~50–400£
Estimated time 0h30–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~50–400£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Discovery I 1989-1999 4
  • 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (21L/12L/17L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L)
  • 3.9 V8i Petrol (36D)
Discovery II 1999-2005 4
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P)
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (15P/16P)
  • 4.0 V8 Petrol (10D/12D/94D)
  • 4.0 V8 Petrol (56D)
Discovery III 2005-2009 3
  • 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT)
  • 4.0 V6 Petrol (406PN)
  • 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN)
Discovery IV 2009-2018 6
  • 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 S/C Petrol (306PS)
  • 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN)
Discovery V 2017-2025 6
  • 2.0 Si4 Petrol (PT204)
  • 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTA)
  • 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTD)
  • 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT)
  • 3.0 V6 SC Petrol (306PS)
  • D250 (3.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 0h30
Renew the coolant pump 1h30

What is the function of a Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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 Land Rover Discovery 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
Discovery I 1989-1999 1989-1999 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (21L/12L/17L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (19L), 3.5 V8 Petrol (22D/36L/38L), 3.5 V8i Petrol (24D), 3.9 V8i Petrol (36D) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery II 1999-2005 1999-2005 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P), 2.5 TD5 Diesel (15P/16P), 4.0 V8 Petrol (10D/12D/94D), 4.0 V8 Petrol (56D) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery III 2005-2009 2005-2009 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT), 4.0 V6 Petrol (406PN), 4.4 V8 Petrol (448PN) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery IV 2009-2018 2009-2018 2.7 TDV6 Diesel (276DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 S/C Petrol (306PS), 5.0 V8 Petrol (508PN) Diesel, Petrol
Discovery V 2017-2025 2017-2025 2.0 Si4 Petrol (PT204), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTA), 2.0 TD4 Diesel (204DTD), 3.0 TDV6 Diesel (306DT), 3.0 V6 SC Petrol (306PS), D250 (3.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306) 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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