Change Car Water Pump Land Rover Defender

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–5h00 ~200–500£
Estimated time 2h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Defender 1984-2018 6
  • 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224)
  • 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224)
  • 2.4 TD Diesel (244DT)
  • 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P/15P/14P)
  • 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (11L)
  • 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (23L/16L)
Defender 2019-2025 8
  • D200 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA)
  • D200 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D240 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA)
  • D250 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D300 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • D350 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306)
  • P300 (2.0) Petrol (PT204)
  • P400 (3.0 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (PT306)

What is the function of a Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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 Land Rover Defender 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.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Defender 1984-2018 1984-2018 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224), 2.2 TD4 Diesel (DT224), 2.25 D Diesel (10J), 2.4 TD Diesel (244DT), 2.5 D Diesel (12J), 2.5 TD Diesel (19J), 2.5 TD5 Diesel (10P/15P/14P), 2.5 TDI 200 Diesel (11L), 2.5 TDI 300 Diesel (23L/16L) Diesel
Defender 2019-2025 2019-2025 D200 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA), D200 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D240 (2.0 TD4) Diesel (204DTA), D250 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D300 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), D350 (3.0 TD6 MHEV) 48V (MHEV),Diesel (DT306), P300 (2.0) Petrol (PT204), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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