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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h30–25h00 ~150–2500£
Estimated time 1h30–25h00
Estimated labour cost ~150–2500£
Difficulty Easy
Vehicles
Espace I 1984-1991 4
  • 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234)
  • 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760)
  • 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240)
  • 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770)
Espace II 1991-1997 7
  • 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772)
  • 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772)
  • 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773)
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 2
  • 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7))
  • 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7))
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 38
  • 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8))
  • 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826)
  • 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7))
  • 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-896)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petrol (F4R-897)
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-796 (V7))
  • 2.0 16V 170 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-797 (W7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 130 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-750 (T7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-740 (A7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-814 (P8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.0 dCi 150 FAP Diesel (M9R-858 (B8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-762 (P7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 Diesel (M9R-763 (R7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-760 (C7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-761 (D7))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-812 (K8))
  • 2.0 dCi 175 FAP Diesel (M9R-815 (R8))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 140 Diesel (G9T-645 (D6))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-642)
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-742 (J7))
  • 2.2 16V dCi 150 Diesel (G9T-743 (K7))
  • 3.0 dCi 165 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 175 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-701 (A7))
  • 3.0 dCi 180 V6 24V Diesel (P9X-715 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-711 (A7))
  • 3.5 V6 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (V4Y-715 (A7))
Espace V 2015-2021 7
  • 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4))
  • 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4))
  • 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))
  • 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7))
  • 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6))

What is the function of a Renault Espace 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 Espace 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 Espace 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
Espace I 1984-1991 1984-1991 2.0 Petrol (J6R-234), 2.0 Petrol (J6R-734), 2.0 Petrol (J7R-760), 2.1 Turbo D Diesel (J8S-240), 2.2 Petrol (J7T-770) Diesel, Petrol
Espace II 1991-1997 1991-1997 2.0 8V Petrol (J7R-768), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-610), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-612), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-772), 2.1 Turbo D 8V Diesel (J8S-778), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-772), 2.2 8V (79/81 KW) Petrol (J7T-773) Diesel, Petrol
Espace III/Grand Espace 1997-2002 1997-2002 1.9 DTi Diesel (F9Q-722 (G7)), 2.2 dCi 16V (85/95 kW) Diesel (G9T-710 (A7)) Diesel
Espace IV/Grand Espace 2002-2015 2002-2015 1.9 dCi 115 Diesel (F9Q-820 (A8)), 1.9 dCi 120 Diesel (F9Q-826), 2.0 16V 135, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-792 (U7)), 2.0 16V 140, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-790 (T7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-794 (V7)), 2.0 16V 165 Turbo, -LPG LPG,Petrol (F4R-795 (W7)), 2.0 16V 170 Turbo Petr… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Espace V 2015-2021 2015-2021 1.6 dCi 160 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 TCe 200 Petrol (M5M-450 (B4)), 1.8 TCe 225 Petrol (M5P-401 (K4)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)), 2.0 dCi 160 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 190 Diesel (M9R-712 (Z7)), 2.0 dCi 200 Diesel (M9R-650 (G6)) Diesel, Petrol