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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h30–7h00 ~250–700£
Estimated time 2h30–7h00
Estimated labour cost ~250–700£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 2h30–3h30
Renew the coolant pump 2h30–3h30

What is the function of a Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 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 Audi Q3 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
Q3 2012-2018 2012-2018 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CHPB), 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CZDA), 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CZDB), 1.4 TFSI Petrol (CZEA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFA), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFFB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CFGD), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUVB), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUVC), 2.0 TDI Diesel (CUVD),… Diesel, Petrol
Q3 2018-2025 2018-2025 35 TDI Diesel (DFGA), 35 TDI Diesel (DTSA), 35 TDI Diesel (DTSB), 35 TFSI Petrol (DADA), 35 TFSI Petrol (DFYA), 35 TFSI Petrol (DPCA), 35 TFSI Petrol (DXDB), 40 TDI Diesel (DFHA), 40 TDI Diesel (DTUA), 40 TFSI Petrol (DKTC), 40 TFSI Petrol (DNNA), 45 TFSI e Electricity,Petrol (D… Diesel, Electricity, Petrol