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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h30–8h00 ~250–800£
Estimated time 2h30–8h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–800£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump 7h00–8h00
Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission 7h00
Renew the coolant pump (Manual transmission, Dual-clutch transmission) 7h00

What is the function of a Mini Clubman 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 Mini Clubman 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 Mini Clubman 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.

2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Clubman 2007-2015 2007-2015 Cooper D Diesel (N47C16A), Cooper D Diesel (N47C20A), Cooper D Diesel (W16D16 (9HZ)), Cooper Petrol (N12B16A), Cooper Petrol (N16B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N14B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper S Petrol (N18B16A), Cooper S… Diesel, Petrol
Clubman 2015-2024 2015-2024 Cooper D Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper D Diesel (B47C20B), Cooper Petrol (B38A15A), Cooper S JCW tuning kit Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20A), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F), Cooper S Petrol (B48A20F), Cooper SD Diesel (B47C20A), Cooper SD Diesel (B47C… Diesel, Petrol