Change Car Water Pump Suzuki Swift
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 0h30–4h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–400£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt | 0h30–1h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt With air conditioning | 1h00–1h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt Without air conditioning | 0h45–1h00 |
What is the function of a Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 Suzuki Swift 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swift 2004-2010 | 2004-2010 | 1.3 DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 DDiS Diesel (Z13DTJ), 1.3, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M13A), 1.5, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M15A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2010-2017 | 2010-2017 | 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12B), 1.3 16V DDiS Diesel (D13A), 1.6, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Swift 2017-2025 | 2017-2025 | 1.0 BoosterJet, -MHEV Petrol (K10C), 1.2 Dualjet MHEV Petrol (K12D), 1.2, -MHEV, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K12C), 1.4 BoosterJet Petrol (K14C) | LPG, Petrol |
| Swift Mk II 1989-2003 | 1989-2003 | 1.0i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G10A), 1.3i 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BB), 1.3i 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G13BA), 1.6i 16V Petrol (G16B) | LPG, Petrol |