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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h00–3h00 ~100–300£
Estimated time 1h00–3h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–300£
Difficulty Easy

What is the function of a Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva 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 Opel Meriva 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
Meriva A 2003-2010 2003-2010 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Y13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DTJ (LDP)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z14XEP), 1.6 16V OPC Petrol (Z16LET (LLU)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XE (L91)), 1.6 16V Petrol (Z16XEP (LJ7)), 1.6 8V Petrol (Z16SE (L55)), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z17D… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Meriva B 2010-2017 2010-2017 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.4 16V Petrol (A14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Petrol (B14XER (LDD)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (A14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo Petrol (B14NET (LUJ)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A14NEL (LUH)), 1.4 16V Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (… Diesel, LPG, Petrol