Change Car Water Pump Hyundai Tucson
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 1h30–5h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–500£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Tucson 2004-2012 5
Tucson 2015-2020 10
Tucson 2020-2025 5
|
| Renew the coolant pump Front-wheel drive, With air conditioning | 3h30–5h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Front-wheel drive, Without air conditioning | 3h30–5h00 |
What is the function of a Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 Hyundai Tucson 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tucson 2004-2012 | 2004-2012 | 2.0 16V Petrol (G4GC), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4EA), 2.7 V6 24V Petrol (G6BA) | Diesel, Petrol |
| Tucson 2015-2020 | 2015-2020 | 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 CRDi, MHEV 48V 48V (MHEV),Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 GDi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (G4FD), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FJ), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 1.7 CRDi Diesel (D4FD), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi Diesel (D4HA), 2.0 CRDi, MHEV 48V Diesel (D4HA), 2… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Tucson 2020-2025 | 2020-2025 | 1.6 CRDi Diesel (D4FE), 1.6 T-GDi HEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 1.6 T-GDi MHEV 48V (MHEV),Petrol (G4FU), 1.6 T-GDi Petrol (G4FP), 1.6 T-GDi PHEV Electricity,Petrol (G4FT), 2.0 MPi Petrol (G4NL) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol |