Change Car Water Pump Volkswagen Jetta
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 2h00–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~200–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 30
Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 18
Jetta MkII 1984-1992 16
|
| Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission | 5h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission | 5h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt | 3h00–3h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 3h30–4h00 |
What is the function of a Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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 Volkswagen Jetta 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jetta Mk5 2005-2010 | 2005-2010 | 1.4 TSI Petrol (BLG), 1.4 TSI Petrol (BMY), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.6 16V FSi Petrol (BLF), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSE), 1.6 8V Petrol (BSF), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYB), 1.6 CR TDI Diesel (CAYC), 1.6 MultiFuel Bioethanol (E85),Petrol (CCSA), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BKC), 1… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, Petrol |
| Jetta Mk6 2009-2018 | 2009-2018 | 1.2 TSI Petrol (CBZB), 1.2 TSI Petrol (CYVD), 1.4 TSI Hybrid Electricity,Petrol (CRJA+EAEA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.6 TDI Diesel (CAYC), 2.0 8V Petrol (CBPA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0… | Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |
| Jetta MkI 1979-1984 | 1979-1984 | 1.1 Petrol (GG), 1.3 Petrol (GF), 1.5 D Diesel (CK), 1.5 Petrol (JB), 1.6 D Diesel (CR), 1.6 D Diesel (JK), 1.6 Petrol (EG), 1.6 Petrol (FR), 1.6 TD Diesel (CY), 1.8 Petrol (DX), 1.8 Petrol (JJ) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Jetta MkII 1984-1992 | 1984-1992 | 1.0 Petrol (HZ), 1.3 Petrol (2G), 1.3 Petrol (HK), 1.3 Petrol (MH), 1.3 Petrol (NZ), 1.6 D Diesel (1V), 1.6 D Diesel (ME), 1.6 Petrol (ABN), 1.6 Petrol (EZ), 1.6 TD Diesel (MF), 1.8 16V Petrol (PL), 1.8 Petrol (EV), 1.8 Petrol (GU), 1.8 Petrol (GX), 1.8 Petrol (PB), 1.8 Petrol (… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Jetta MkIV 1998-2010 | 1998-2010 | 1.8 Petrol (AWP), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BEW), 2.0 Petrol (AZG), 2.0 Petrol (BBW) | Diesel, Petrol |