Change Car Water Pump Suzuki Vitara

Change Car Water Pump

Easy 0h45–12h00 ~75–1200£
Estimated time 0h45–12h00
Estimated labour cost ~75–1200£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump drive belt 0h45–1h30
Renew the coolant pump 2h00–4h00
Renew the coolant pump drive belt With air conditioning 1h30
Renew the coolant pump drive belt Without air conditioning 1h00
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 2h00–12h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 2h00–13h00

What is the function of a Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara 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 Suzuki Vitara 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.

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2 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Vitara 1988-2005 1988-2005 1.6i 16V Petrol (G16B), 1.6i 8V Petrol (G16A), 1.6i 8V Petrol (G16A), 2.0i 16V Petrol (J20A) Petrol
Vitara 2015-2025 2015-2025 1.0 12V Petrol (K10C), 1.4 16V CNG,Petrol (K14C), 1.6 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (M16A), 1.6 DDiS Diesel (D16AA), Smart Hybrid (1.4 Boosterjet) 48V (MHEV),Petrol (K14D) 48V (MHEV), CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol

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