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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–6h00 ~150–600£
Estimated time 1h30–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–600£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Combo B 1993-2001 1
  • 1.7 D Diesel (X17D (2H7))
Combo C 2001-2011 10
  • 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT)
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9))
  • 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2))
  • 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55))
  • 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1))
  • 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ))
  • 1.7 Di Diesel (Y17DTL (LK8))
  • 1.7 DTi Diesel (Y17DT (LR6))
Combo D 2011-2019 11
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9))
  • 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13FD (LN9))
  • 1.4 16V Petrol (A14FP (LJA))
  • 1.4 CNG CNG,Petrol (A14FC (LJD))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16DT (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDH (LJ5+PL0))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16FDH (LJ5))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20FD (LHZ))
Combo E 2019-2025 8
  • 1.2 DISI Petrol (F12XHL (LES))
  • 1.2 THP Petrol (F12XHT (LEG))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DT (LQJ))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTH (LQP))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTL (LQJ))
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT))
  • 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LEK))
  • 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LFU))
Renew the coolant pump With power steering 2h30
Renew the coolant pump Without power steering 2h00

What is the function of a Opel Combo 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 Combo 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 Combo 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Combo B 1993-2001 1993-2001 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ), 1.4 MPFi Petrol (C14SE), 1.4i Petrol (X14SZ (2H6)), 1.7 D Diesel (X17D (2H7)) Diesel, Petrol
Combo C 2001-2011 2001-2011 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG (LR1)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17DTH (LPZ)), 1.7 Di Diesel (Y17DTL (… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Combo D 2011-2019 2011-2019 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13FD (LN9)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13FD (LN9)), 1.4 16V Petrol (A14FP (LJA)), 1.4 CNG CNG,Petrol (A14FC (LJD)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16DT (LJ5)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDH (LJ5+PL0)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL (LJ5)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (A16FDL… CNG, Diesel, Petrol
Combo E 2019-2025 2019-2025 1.2 DISI Petrol (F12XHL (LES)), 1.2 THP Petrol (F12XHT (LEG)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DT (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTH (LQP)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (D15DTL (LQJ)), 1.5 CDTi Diesel (DV5RCF (YHT)), 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LEK)), 1.6 CDTi 8V Diesel (B16DT (LFU)) Diesel, Petrol