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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h30–5h00 ~250–500£
Estimated time 2h30–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–500£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 2h30
Renew the coolant pump 4h00

What is the function of a Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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 Volvo XC90 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
XC90 2001-2015 2001-2015 2.4 Turbo D Diesel (D5244T), 2.5 Turbo Petrol (B5254T2), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S), 3.2 Petrol (B6324S5), D3 (2.4 Turbo D) Diesel (D5244T5), D5 Diesel (D5244T18), D5 Diesel (D5244T4), T6 Petrol (B6294T), V8 Petrol (B8444S) Diesel, Petrol
XC90 2015-2025 2015-2025 B5 MHEV 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D420T2), B5 MHEV Petrol (B420T2), B6 MHEV Petrol (B420T), D4 Diesel (D4204T6), D4 FWD Diesel (D4204T14), D5 AWD Diesel (D4204T11), D5 AWD Diesel (D4204T23), D5 Diesel (D4204T23P), T5 AWD Petrol (B4204T23), T5 AWD Petrol (B4204T26), T5 Petrol (B4204T26P… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol