Change Car Water Pump Opel Vectra
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 1h30–6h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–600£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Vectra A 1988-1995 19
Vectra B 1995-2003 22
Vectra C 2002-2008 20
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| Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission | 3h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission | 3h30 |
What is the function of a Opel Vectra 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 Vectra 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 Vectra 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vectra A 1988-1995 | 1988-1995 | 1.4S Petrol (14NV), 1.6i Petrol (C16NZ (L73)), 1.6i Petrol (E16NZ (L73)), 1.6i Petrol (X16SZ (L73)), 1.6S Petrol (16SV), 1.7 D Diesel (17D), 1.7 TD Diesel (TC4EE1 (17TD)), 1.8 4x4 Petrol (E18NVR (LV9)), 1.8 Petrol (18SV), 1.8i Petrol (C18NZ (LH8)), 2.0 Petrol (C20NEF), 2.0 Turbo… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vectra B 1995-2003 | 1995-2003 | 1.6 16V Petrol (X16XEL (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Y16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 Petrol (16LZ2), 1.6 Petrol (X16SZR (L73)), 1.7 TD Diesel (X17DT (LU8)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE (L79)), 1.8 16V Petrol (X18XE1 (2H9)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XE… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vectra C 2002-2008 | 2002-2008 | 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XEL), 1.8 16V Petrol (Z18XER (2H0)), 1.8 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z18XE (2H9)), 1.9 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z19DTH (LRD)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DT (LPM)), 1.9 CDTi Diesel (Z19DTL (LPP)), 2.0 16V Turbo Petrol (Z… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |