Change Car Water Pump Volkswagen Scirocco
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 2h00–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~200–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Scirocco MkII 1982-1992 2
Scirocco MkIII 2008-2018 24
|
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt | 3h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 2h30–5h00 |
What is the function of a Volkswagen Scirocco 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 Scirocco 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 Scirocco 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scirocco MkI 1974-1983 | 1974-1983 | 1.5 Petrol (FC (FG)), 1.5 Petrol (FD), 1.5 Petrol (FH), 1.6 Petrol (EG), 1.6 Petrol (FN), 1.6 Petrol (FP), 1.6 Petrol (FR), 1.6 Petrol (FV) | Petrol |
| Scirocco MkII 1982-1992 | 1982-1992 | 1.8 16V Petrol (PL), 1.8 Petrol (JH) | Petrol |
| Scirocco MkIII 2008-2018 | 2008-2018 | 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAXA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CMSB), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CNWA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHD), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTKA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZCA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDC), 2.0 R Petrol (CDLK), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBBB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CBDB), 2.0 T… | Diesel, Petrol |