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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 3h00–5h00 ~300–500£
Estimated time 3h00–5h00
Estimated labour cost ~300–500£
Difficulty Easy

What is the function of a Seat Cordoba 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 Seat Cordoba 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 Seat Cordoba 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
Cordoba 1993-1999 1993-1999 1.6 Petrol (ABU), 1.6 Petrol (AEE), 1.6 Petrol (AFT), 2.0 Petrol (2E), 2.0 Petrol (AGG) Petrol
Cordoba 1999-2002 1999-2002 1.0 16V Petrol (AVZ), 1.0 Petrol (AUC), 1.4 16V Petrol (AUA), 1.4 16V Petrol (AUB), 1.6 Petrol (AUR), 1.8 20V Turbo Petrol (AYP) Petrol
Cordoba 2003-2010 2003-2010 1.2 12V Petrol (AZQ), 1.2 12V Petrol (BME), 1.2 12V Petrol (BXV), 1.4 16V Petrol (BBY), 1.4 16V Petrol (BBZ), 1.4 16V Petrol (BKY), 1.4 16V Petrol (BXW), 1.4 TDI Diesel (AMF), 1.4 TDI Diesel (BNM), 1.4 TDI Diesel (BNV), 1.4 TDI DPF Diesel (BMS), 1.6 Petrol (BTS), 1.9 SDi Diesel … Diesel, Petrol