Change Car Water Pump Opel Astra

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–5h00 ~75–500£
Estimated time 0h45–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Astra F (Classic) 1992-2001 26
  • 1.4 MPFi Petrol (14SE)
  • 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ)
  • 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ)
  • 1.4S Petrol (14NV)
  • 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE)
  • 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2)
  • 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ)
  • 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.6S Petrol (16SV)
  • 1.6Si Petrol (C16SE)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17D)
  • 1.7 D Diesel (17DR)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (TC4EE1 (17DT))
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18SEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (C18XEL)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE)
  • 1.8i 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8i Petrol (C18NZ)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (C20XE)
  • 2.0i 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0i Petrol (20SEH)
  • 2.0i Petrol (C20NE)
Astra G (Classic II) 1998-2007 25
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE)
  • 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE)
  • 1.6, -LPG Petrol (X16SZR)
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 DTi 16V Diesel (Y17DT)
  • 1.7 TD Diesel (X17DTL)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL)
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 2.0 16V OPC Petrol (X20XER)
  • 2.0 16V Petrol (X20XEV)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo OPC Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LET)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (X20DTL)
  • 2.0 Di 16V Diesel (Y20DTL)
  • 2.0 DTi 16V Diesel (Y20DTH)
  • 2.2 16V Petrol (Z22SE)
  • 2.2 DTi 16V Diesel (Y22DTR)
Astra H (Classic III) 2004-2012 24
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH)
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL)
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1)
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP)
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTH)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTJ)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTL)
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (Z17DTR)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE)
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH)
  • 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTJ)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DT)
  • 1.9 CDTi 8V Diesel (Z19DTL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (Z20LEH)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LEL)
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z20LER)
Astra J 2010-2017 30
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL (LDD))
  • 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XER (LDD))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (B16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 16V, -LPG Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTL (LVM))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (A16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTC (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTE (LKR))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTF (LKR+PL1))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTN (LUE))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTR (LPL))
  • 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTS (LUD))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo (OPC) Petrol (B20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 CDTi (GTC) Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
Astra K 2016-2022 25
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFT (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1))
  • 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1+PL5))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH))
  • 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7))
  • 1.4 CNG CNG (B14XNT (LFE))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (B14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFL (LE2+PL5))
  • 1.4 Turbo Petrol (D14XFT (LE2))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVC (LXD))
  • 1.5 Turbo Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTC (LWQ+PL5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTU (LWV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTI (LXO))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTR (LVK))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHT (LWC))
  • 1.6 Turbo Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
Astra L 2022-2025 6
  • 1.2T 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP))
  • 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS))
  • 1.2T mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (EB2LTDH2 (HPY))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ))
  • GSe (1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid 225) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY))
  • Plug-in Hybrid 180 (1.6 Turbo) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE (DGX))
Renew the coolant pump 2h00–3h00
Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission 3h00
Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission 1h30
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 0h45

What is the function of a Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra 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 Opel Astra 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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6 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Astra F (Classic) 1992-2001 1992-2001 1.4 MPFi Petrol (14SE), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ), 1.4i Petrol (X14NZ), 1.4S Petrol (14NV), 1.4Si Petrol (C14SE), 1.6i 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6i Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZR), 1.6S Petrol (16SV), 1.6Si Petrol (C… Diesel, Petrol
Astra G (Classic II) 1998-2007 1998-2007 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (X14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XE), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16SE), 1.6, -LPG Petrol (X16SZR), 1.7 CDTi… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra H (Classic III) 2004-2012 2004-2012 1.3 CDTi 16V (DPF) Diesel (Z13DTH), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEL), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16LET), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE1), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z16XER), 1.7 CDTi Diesel (A17DTJ (LPV)), 1.7 CDTi D… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra J 2010-2017 2010-2017 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NEL (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14XEL… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Astra K 2016-2022 2016-2022 1.0 12V Petrol (B10XFT (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1)), 1.0 12V Petrol (D10XFL (LE1+PL5)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHL (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHR (LIH)), 1.2 Turbo Petrol (F12SHT (LIH)), 1.3 Turbo Petrol (F14SHT (L3T)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XE (LV7)), 1.4 CNG CNG (B14XNT … CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Astra L 2022-2025 2022-2025 1.2T 110 Petrol (EB2ADT (HNP)), 1.2T 130 Petrol (EB2ADTS (HNS)), 1.2T mHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (EB2LTDH2 (HPY)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RC (YHZ)), GSe (1.6 Turbo Plug-in Hybrid 225) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPD (DGY)), Plug-in Hybrid 180 (1.6 Turbo) Electricity,Petrol (EP6FADTXHPE… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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