Change Car Water Pump Renault Megane
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 1h00–14h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~100–1400£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 4h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump | 4h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning | 3h30 |
| Renew the coolant pump Without diesel particulate filter | 6h00–8h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With diesel particulate filter | 7h00–8h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Manual transmission | 2h30–10h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Automatic transmission | 9h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump Dual-clutch transmission | 2h00 |
What is the function of a Renault Megane 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 Megane 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 Megane 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.
4 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Megane I 1996-2003 | 1996-2003 | 1.4 Petrol (E7J-764 (37)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-700 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-701 (B7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-706), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-708 (A7)), 1.6 16V Petrol (K4M-709 (B7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-704 (A7)), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4M-712), 1.6 LPG LPG,Petrol (K7M-7… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Megane II 2002-2010 | 2002-2010 | 1.4 16V Petrol (K4J-732 (F7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-730 (D7)), 1.4 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (K4J-740 (D7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-728 (F7)), 1.5 dCi 100 Diesel (K9K-729 (H7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-732 (P7)), 1.5 dCi 105 FAP Diesel (K9K-734 (77)), 1.5 dCi 80 Diesel (K9K… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Megane III 2008-2017 | 2008-2017 | 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-400 (A4)), 1.2 TCe 115 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-404 (B4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-405 (E4)), 1.2 TCe 135 Petrol (H5F-412 (G4)), 1.4 16V TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4J-700 (A7)), 1.5 dCi 105 Diesel (K9K-832 (G8)), 1.5 dCi 110 Diesel (… | Bioethanol (E85), Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Megane IV 2016-2025 | 2016-2025 | 1.0 TCe 115 Petrol (H5D-490 (C4)), 1.2 TCe 100 Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.2 TCe 130, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H5F-408 (F4)), 1.3 TCe 100 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 115 Petrol (H5H-470 (B4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-450 (A4)), 1.3 TCe 140 Petrol (H5H-… | Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol |