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Change Car Water Pump

Easy 1h00–4h00 ~100–400£
Estimated time 1h00–4h00
Estimated labour cost ~100–400£
Difficulty Easy
Renew the coolant pump With power steering 2h30
Renew the coolant pump Without power steering 2h00

What is the function of a Vauxhall Corsa 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 Vauxhall Corsa 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 Vauxhall Corsa 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.

4 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
Corsa B 1993-2000 1993-2000 1.0i 12V Petrol (X10XE), 1.2i 16V Petrol (X12XE), 1.2i Petrol (12NZ), 1.2i Petrol (C12NZ (L71)), 1.2i Petrol (X12SZ (L71)), 1.4 Si Petrol (C14SE (L48)), 1.4i 16V Petrol (C14SEL), 1.4i 16V Petrol (X14XE (L95)), 1.4i Petrol (C14NZ (2H6)), 1.4i Petrol (X14SZ (2H6)), 1.5 D Diesel (4… Diesel, Petrol
Corsa C 2001-2006 2001-2006 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XE (LW3)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XE (LW4)), 1.3 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z13DT (LN9)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XE (L95)), 1.4 16V Petrol (Z14XEP (LJ2)), 1.6 CNG CNG,Petrol (Z16YNG), 1.7 CDTi 16V Diesel (Z… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Corsa D 2007-2014 2007-2014 1.0 12V Petrol (A10XEP (LDB)), 1.0 12V Petrol (Z10XEP (LJ4)), 1.2 16V Petrol (A12XEL (LWD)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (A12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V, -LPG LPG,Petrol (Z12XEP (LB4)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTC (LDV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTE (LSF)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (A13DTR (LSF)), 1.3 CDTi… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
Corsa E 2014-2020 2014-2020 1.0 12V Turbo 115 Petrol (B10XFT (LE1)), 1.0 12V Turbo 90 Petrol (B10XFL (LE1)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XEL (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (B12XER (LDC)), 1.2 16V Petrol (D12XEL (LDC)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (LKU)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTC (LKV)), 1.3 CDTi Diesel (B13DTE (LKU)), 1.3 CDTi … Diesel, LPG, Petrol