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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 3h00–6h00 ~300–600£
Estimated time 3h00–6h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–600£
Difficulty Easy

What is the function of a Renault Trafic 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 Trafic 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 Trafic 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
Trafic II 2001-2015 2001-2015 1.9 dCi 100 Diesel (F9Q-760 (U7)), 1.9 dCi 80 Diesel (F9Q-762 (U7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-720 (L7)), 2.0 16V 120 Petrol (F4R-820 (H8)), 2.0 dCi 115 (B30) Diesel (M9R-780 (E7)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-692 (F6)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-782 (M7)), 2.0 dCi 115 Diesel (M9R-786 (… Diesel, Petrol
Trafic III 2014-2025 2014-2025 1.6 dCi 115 Diesel (R9M-408 (A4)), 1.6 dCi 120 Diesel (R9M-413 (H4)), 1.6 dCi 120 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-450 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 125 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 140 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-450 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 145 TwinTurbo Diesel (R9M-452 (D4)), 1.6 dCi 90 Diesel (R9M-408 (A… Diesel