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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
Insignia A 2009-2017 24
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ))
  • 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE))
  • 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5))
  • 1.6 Turbo, -LPG Petrol (A16LET (LLU))
  • 1.8 16V Petrol (B18XER (2HO))
  • 1.8 16V, -LPG Petrol (A18XER (2H0))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (A20NHT (LDK))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (A20NFT (LHU))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (A20NHT (LTG))
  • 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (B20NHT (LTG))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DT (LBR))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTE (LHV))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTH (LBS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTJ (LBX))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTL (LCD,LBQ))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (A20DTR (LBY))
  • 2.8 V6 Turbo Petrol (A28NET (LBW))
  • OPC (2.8 V6 Turbo) Petrol (A28NER (LAU))
  • OPC (2.8 V6 Turbo) Petrol (B28NET (LAU))
Insignia B 2017-2022 19
  • 1.5 CDTi Diesel (F15DVH (LXD))
  • 1.5 SIDI Petrol (B15XFL (LFV))
  • 1.5 SIDI Turbo Petrol (B15XFT (LFV))
  • 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFL (LFV))
  • 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFT (LFV))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTH (LVL))
  • 1.6 CDTi Diesel (D16DTN (LXO))
  • 1.6 SIDI Petrol (D16SHT (LWC))
  • 2.0 BiTurbo Diesel (GSi) Diesel (D20DTR (LFO))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (B20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (D20DTH (LFS))
  • 2.0 CDTi Diesel (F20DVH (LSQ))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (B20NFT (LTG))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (F20SHL (LSY))
  • 2.0 Turbo Petrol (F20SHT (LSY))
  • GSI (2.0 Turbo) Petrol (F20SHT (LSY))
Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission, Front-wheel drive 5h00
Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission 3h30

What is the function of a Opel Insignia 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 Insignia 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 Insignia 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
Insignia A 2009-2017 2009-2017 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.6 16V Petrol (A16XER (LDE)), 1.6 16V Turbo Petrol (A16XHT (LVP)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTJ (LVL+PL5)), 1.6 SIDI Petrol (B16SHL (LWC+PL5)), 1.6 Turbo, -LPG Petrol (A16LET (LLU)), 1.8 16… Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Insignia B 2017-2022 2017-2022 1.5 CDTi Diesel (F15DVH (LXD)), 1.5 SIDI Petrol (B15XFL (LFV)), 1.5 SIDI Turbo Petrol (B15XFT (LFV)), 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFL (LFV)), 1.5 Turbo Petrol (D15SFT (LFV)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTE (LWQ)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel (B16DTH (LVL)), 1.6 CDTi Diesel… Diesel, Petrol