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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 2h00–14h00 ~200–1400£
Estimated time 2h00–14h00
Estimated labour cost ~200–1400£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning 3h00–10h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning 3h00–11h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning, With power steering 11h00
Renew the coolant pump With air conditioning, Without power steering 10h00
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning, With power steering 11h00
Renew the coolant pump Without air conditioning, Without power steering 10h00

What is the function of a Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis 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 Toyota Avensis 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
Avensis 1997-2003 1997-2003 1.6 Petrol (4A-FE), 1.6 VVT Petrol (3ZZ-FE), 1.8 Petrol (7A-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 D4-D Diesel (1CD-FTV), 2.0 Petrol (3S-FE), 2.0 TD Diesel (2C-TE), 2.0 VVT-i D4 Petrol (1AZ-FE), 2.0 VVT-i D4 Petrol (1AZ-FSE) Diesel, Petrol
Avensis 2002-2008 2002-2008 1.6 VVT-i Petrol (3ZZ-FE), 1.8 VVT-i Petrol (1ZZ-FE), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1AD-FTV), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1CD-FTV), 2.0 VVT-i Petrol (1AZ-FSE), 2.2 D-4D D-CAT Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV), 2.4 VVT-i Petrol (2AZ-FSE) Diesel, Petrol
Avensis 2008-2018 2008-2018 1.6 16V Petrol (1ZR-FAE), 1.6 D Diesel (1WW (N47C16A)), 1.8 16V Petrol (2ZR-FAE), 2.0 16V Petrol (3ZR-FAE), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (1AD-FTV), 2.0 D-4D Diesel (2WW (N47C20A)), 2.2 D-4D 150 Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D 177 Diesel (2AD-FHV), 2.2 D-4D Diesel (2AD-FTV) Diesel, Petrol