Change Car Water Pump Renault Clio
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 1h30–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~150–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Clio I 1990-1999 24
Clio II 1998-2012 42
Clio III 2005-2013 23
Clio IV 2012-2019 25
Clio V 2019-2025 13
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| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 5h00–11h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning | 5h00–11h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 8h00 |
What is the function of a Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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 Renault Clio 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.
5 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clio I 1990-1999 | 1990-1999 | 1.1 Petrol (C1E-700), 1.2i Petrol (D7F-730 (A7)), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-700), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-704), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-706), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-708), 1.2i Petrol (E7F-750), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-601), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-710), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-711), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-718), 1.4i Petrol (E7J-719),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Clio II 1998-2012 | 1998-2012 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-712 (B7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-722 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60 Petrol (D7F-746), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-720 (D7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-722), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-726 (G7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-764), 1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio III 2005-2013 | 2005-2013 | 1.2 16V Flex, -LPG Bioethanol (E85),LPG,Petrol (D4F-742 (L7)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-764 (E7)), 1.2 16V TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-784 (H7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-786 (H7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-780 (G7)), 1.5 dCi 105 D… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio IV 2012-2019 | 2012-2019 | 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 76 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-412 (G4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-400 (A4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-410 (B4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG Petrol (H4B-408 (B4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D4F-740 (D7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Clio V 2019-2025 | 2019-2025 | 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (B4D-419 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B4D-409 (G4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-450 (B4)), 1.0 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-460 (D4)), 1.0 TCe 100, LPG LPG,Petrol (H4D-480 (F4)), 1.0 TCe 90 Petrol (H4D-470 (E4)), 1.0 TCe 9… | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |