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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h30–4h00 ~50–400£
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