Change Car Water Pump Volkswagen Sharan
Change Car Water Pump
Easy
2h30–6h00
~250–600£
| Estimated time | 2h30–6h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~250–600£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the coolant pump drive belt | 3h00–3h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 3h00–4h00 |
What is the function of a Volkswagen Sharan 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 Sharan 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 Sharan 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharan 1995-2010 | 1995-2010 | 1.8 Turbo Petrol (AWC), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ANU), 1.9 TDI Diesel (ASZ), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AUY), 1.9 TDI Diesel (AVG), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BTB), 1.9 TDI Diesel (BVK), 2.0 TDI 8V (DPF) Diesel (BRT), 2.0 TDI 8V (DPF) Diesel (BVH), 2.0, -LPG LPG,Petrol (ATM), VR6 Petrol (AYL) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Sharan 2010-2025 | 2010-2025 | 1.4 TSI Petrol (CAVA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CTHA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.4 TSI Petrol (DJKA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFE), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUVA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUVC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUWA), 2.0… | Diesel, Petrol |
