Change Car Water Pump Renault Twingo
Change Car Water Pump
| Estimated time | 3h00–11h00 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~300–1100£ |
| Difficulty | Easy |
| Vehicles |
Twingo I 1993-2007 4
Twingo II 2007-2014 9
Twingo III 2014-2025 7
|
| Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning | 5h00 |
| Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning | 5h00–6h00 |
What is the function of a Renault Twingo 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 Twingo 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 Twingo 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Twingo I 1993-2007 | 1993-2007 | 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-702 (A7)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-708 (C7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-703 (J7)), 1.2 8V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-708 (F7)) | LPG, Petrol |
| Twingo II 2007-2014 | 2007-2014 | 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-770 (E7)), 1.2 16V 75, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-772 (J7)), 1.2 8V 60, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D7F-800 (A8)), 1.2 TCe 100, -LPG LPG,Petrol (D4F-780 (K7)), 1.5 dCi 65 Diesel (K9K-740 (17)), 1.5 dCi 75 Diesel (K9K-820 (P8)), 1.5 dCi 85 Diesel (K9K-718 (W7)), 1… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| Twingo III 2014-2025 | 2014-2025 | 0.9 TCe 110 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90 Petrol (H4B-401 (C4)), 0.9 TCe 90, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-451 (F4)), 0.9 TCe 95, -LPG LPG,Petrol (H4B-453 (F4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-403 (D4)), 1.0 SCe 65 Petrol (B4D-413 (H4)), 1.0 SCe 70 Petrol (H4D-400 (A4)), 1.0 SCe 75 Petrol (B… | LPG, Petrol |